London Gatwick welcomes PizzaExpress: A UK first in serving breakfast
- PizzaExpress will open at London Gatwick’s South Terminal on 20 May
- It will be the UK’s first and only PizzaExpress restaurant serving a breakfast menu
- New opening joins London Gatwick’s growing range of popular food and beverage brands, including Brewdog, Greggs and Krispy Kreme
Passengers travelling through London Gatwick this summer will be the first to sample a PizzaExpress breakfast, with the much-loved brand arriving at the airport this month.
PizzaExpress will be opening its first UK airport restaurant at London Gatwick’s South Terminal on Monday 20 May.
It will be the first and only PizzaExpress in the UK serving a breakfast menu, available from 3:30am – 11:00am daily, with dishes including an Italian Bacon & Egg pizza featuring crispy pancetta, breakfast staples such as Smashed Avocado & Poached Eggs served on golden, freshly baked dough, The Full Works featuring a classic English breakfast served with a PizzaExpress twist of Dough Sticks, Pancetta & Maple Syrup Pancakes, and Breakfast Dough Balls & Jam.
Looking to get a slice of the brand’s classic menu? From 11am, PizzaExpress fans will then be able to enjoy their beloved American Hot and Padana, delicious calzones, salads, such as the ever-popular Niçoise, pastas and desserts.
Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer, London Gatwick said: “We are delighted to welcome PizzaExpress to London Gatwick. It will be a fantastic addition to our South Terminal departure lounge, as we strive to offer our passengers an exciting, diverse range of options before they fly.
“PizzaExpress is the latest opening at London Gatwick, and adds to the growing choice of iconic food and drink brands available to our passengers.
“PizzaExpress’ commitment to quality and passion for creating memorable dining experiences aligns with our own dedication to ensuring a positive experience for all passengers travelling through the airport.”
Chris Holmes, PizzaExpress Chief Development Officer, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be opening PizzaExpress at London Gatwick, which is a gateway to many destinations across the world, including some of our own international markets. Our customers want to enjoy their favourite brand everywhere and at any time, so opening sites across travel hubs - of which Gatwick is set to be the first airport location - provides even more opportunities for our customers to connect with us.
“Embarking on a journey with our franchise partner, Airport Retail Enterprises, we wanted to set the stage for something different across our Gatwick Airport site. As an industry leading innovator, we created a menu that offers up something fresh and different, appealing to diners around the clock.
“We all know the holiday starts from the moment you arrive at the airport, and from early morning breakfasts to late night dinners, there’s nowhere better to celebrate that holiday feeling than at PizzaExpress London Gatwick.”
PizzaExpress is the latest in a number of new restaurants and bars to open at London Gatwick over the past year, with top brands including The Breakfast Club, Brewdog, Krispy Kreme, Black Sheep Coffee and Greggs arriving at the airport since last summer.
London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airport and is a vital piece of national infrastructure that helps drive both the regional and national economy. More than 40 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 45 long-haul destinations. The airport is focused on rebuilding and growing sustainably in the long term. It has ambitious plans to be a net zero airport by 2030 and increase capacity by bringing its Northern runway into routine use. Vinci Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99% interest.
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