SSP UK opens Dexter’s Chargrill and Bar, Bristol International Airports first
SSP News Release 11-July-2008
Leading food and beverage operator SSP is opening Dexter’s Chargrill and Bar at Bristol International Airport, in partnership with Clapham House Group, on 11 July 2008.
Dexter’s Chargrill and Bar, the airport’s first table service restaurant, is part of a £7.5 million redevelopment of the airport.
Following changes to Bristol’s security facilities and in response to increased passenger dwell time spent airside, Dexter’s will meet the changing catering needs of customers with its table service offering. This follows the success of SSP UK’s seated restaurant at Newcastle Airport.
Located airside, Dexter’s is an American style family restaurant serving a quality, health-conscious ‘all day’ menu with an emphasis on ethically sourced products, including burgers and its signature Superfood Salad. Dexter’s prides itself on being child-friendly with a tailored Junior menu developed by Children’s food and nutritional expert and best-selling author, Annabel Karmel.
Jim McAuliffe, Financial and Commercial Director at Bristol International Airport, said: “The opening of Dexter’s marks the completion of the latest stage in a multi-million pound investment in the food and drink offer at Bristol International, and it widens the choice of refreshment options available to our passengers. We believe the new table-service restaurant will be popular with business and leisure passengers alike, providing good food in a relaxed atmosphere.”
Tracey Kitchener-Kemp, Managing Director of Dexter’s Restaurants, said: “We are very excited about partnering with SSP UK in bringing our restaurant to the airport market, providing our great food for everyone to travellers and their families.”
Nick Inkster, CEO SSP UK (Air) & Western Europe, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing such a quality brand to Bristol airport. We believe we’re offering something new and different to passengers at Bristol airport and it’s great to be playing such an important role in the airport’s exciting redevelopment.”
SSP UK signed a franchise agreement with Clapham House Group, the market leader in quality high street dining, to operate the Tootsies and Dexter’s brands in the UK and Ireland airports market in April 2008.