Gatwick invites bids for flagship food and beverage sites

London Gatwick Airport has launched its biggest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for a collection of flagship hospitality locations across both terminals at a pivotal moment in the airport’s future growth.

The UK’s second-busiest airport, which connects passengers to more than 230 global destinations, is offering six food and beverage units spanning more than 3,800sqm, representing one of the most significant hospitality opportunities currently available in the UK travel sector.

How hospitality partners can contribute to shaping compelling commercial concepts

London Gatwick is seeking hospitality partners to help shape the next phase of its commercial offering, as the airport prepares for future growth opportunities including its privately-funded Northern Runway Programme. This is expected to unlock significant long-term growth, creating new opportunities for brands to serve an expanding international passenger base.

The South Terminal’s opportunities for quick service and fast casual concepts include units measuring 309sqm, 320sqm, 547sqm and 790sqm, alongside a dedicated pub space of 647sqm. In the North Terminal, operators are invited to bid for a landmark pub unit spanning 1,084sqm.

Why a diverse passenger base requires a wider food and beverage offering

The tender forms part of London Gatwick’s wider strategy to enhance the passenger experience through a varied food and beverage offer that reflects the needs of its diverse passenger base. The airport is now seeking partners capable of delivering compelling concepts for all passengers, meeting the airport’s vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.

Trading space is available either as individual opportunities or as part of a wider portfolio proposition, enabling operators to tailor bids to suit their brand and growth ambitions. Submissions will be accepted until 12pm (midday) 10th November 2026.

Airport expansion to create opportunities for ambitious operators

Stephane Geffroy, Head of Retail, London Gatwick said: “This is a landmark opportunity and our largest ever food and beverage tender. We are bringing to market a collection of high-profile locations across both terminals that will play a central role in shaping the future of our hospitality proposition.

“There has never been a more exciting time to partner with London Gatwick. As we look ahead to future growth opportunities, including our recently approved Northern Runway Programme, we are entering a new phase of growth that will see the airport expand its capacity to up to 80 million passengers a year, creating significant commercial opportunities for our partners over the coming decades.

“London Gatwick welcomes millions of passengers from across the globe and we are looking for ambitious operators that can deliver standout concepts, exciting new trends, exceptional customer experiences and a varied food and beverage offer that reflects the needs of our diverse passenger base. This tender gives brands the opportunity to establish themselves at the heart of one of the UK’s most important airports at the most significant time in our history.”

The latest hospitality tender represents a unique opportunity for operators to become part of London Gatwick’s long-term growth story, helping to create vibrant and engaging spaces where passengers can eat, drink and relax before they fly.

For further information and tender documentation, interested parties should contact the London Gatwick commercial team: [email protected]