SSP UK opens first James Martin Kitchen at London Stansted Airport

UK. Leading food & beverage operator SSP UK has partnered with celebrity chef and TV presenter James Martin to open the first James Martin Kitchen at Stansted Airport.

The premium bakery offers local farm ingredients and baked goods with eat in and grab-and-go dining options.

James Martin said: “I am excited to add James Martin Kitchen into the mix at one of the UK’s busiest airports.


Having collaborated with many of Britain’s greatest and smallest food suppliers, passengers will experience a menu of ‘proper British food’, and the fresh flavours and produce will speak for itself.

“Working with SSP was truly rewarding and helped bring James Martin Kitchen to reality.


As a leading F&B operator in the food travel sector, they continuously had the customer in mind so I know James Martin Kitchen is tailored specifically for its audience at Stansted.”

As reported, the new outlet is part of SSP UK’s seven year £135 million contract with Manchester Airports Group - and a big element in the airport’s £80 million terminal transformation.


SSP UK also operates Starbucks, Burger King, M&S Simply Food and a soon-to-open bar named Cabin at the airport.

SSP UK and Ireland CEO Simon Smith said: “It is a pleasure to collaborate with Stansted Airport and to bring a contemporary, innovative and exciting new menu to its passengers.”

Manchester Airports Group Retail Director Beth Brewster added: “Our aim at Stansted is to give passengers greater choice and James Martin Kitchen offers something a little bit different and will be a very popular addition to the Stansted menu.”

Last modified on Friday, 27 March 2015 12:14