London Luton Airport has been voted as the standout European airport for food and beverage choice at the 2024 Food & Beverage Awards held in Ontario, California.
The award was presented to the airport in recognition of its investment, ambition, quality, service, transformation and performance across an extensive range of dining options.
The Airport Food & Beverage Awards recognises overall excellence and standout food and beverage offerings worldwide, including service standards and commercial success.
Passengers flying from London Luton Airport can now choose from an expansive choice of almost 40 bars, restaurants, cafes and ‘grab and go’ outlets, tailored to suit every taste and budget including sushi specialist Yo!, Chopstix, Italian diner Nolito, Mexican fast food chain Benito’s and the most recent opening, Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala.
Work is also progressing on the £8million development of a new, flagship two-storey restaurant that will feature a striking mezzanine floor overlooking the LLA departure lounge, accommodating up to 500 diners.
Mark Jennings, head of retail at London Luton Airport, said: “We’re delighted to win this prestigious award which is testament to our continued focus on delivering even greater choice to passengers. Our commitment to introducing innovative and varied culinary experiences plays an important role in the simple and friendly passenger experience that we look to offer and we are thrilled to be recognized as the best in Europe! Another fantastic reason to fly from LLA this summer and beyond.”
The awards judging panel said: “Our regional winner from Europe represents an airport that continues to undergo a major journey in terms of its dining offer and proposition – with an array of brands adapted well to the audience and environment, and there’s a lot more to come yet.”
