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2020
SSP wins tender for 24 units at Dublin Airport.
It also announces plans to acquire the Station Food GmbH travel catering business from DB Station&Service, a subsidiary of Germany’s national railway company Deutsche Bahn AG (DB).
SSP enters the Malaysian market.
2019
SSP opens its first F&B units in Brazil.
Acquires the majority of Australian F&B company Red Rock’s food travel operations.
SSP opens the first ever Burger King® in a Belgian airport at Brussels South Charleroi.
2017
SSP agrees to acquire part of the Stockheim Group, a travel concessions business based in Germany.
SSP debuts in the Philippines when it wins a tender to operate (through a joint venture) at Mactan–Cebu International Airport.
SSP awarded a contract at Chicago Midway International Airport.
SSP makes its debut in the Israeli market.
2016
SSP increases its presence in the Indian market, creating a joint venture with K Hospitality Group, owning 49% stake in Travel Food Services.
2015
SSP’s first venture in the Chinese rail sector with contract win at Hung Hom Station, Hong Kong.
2014
SSP lists on UK stock market.
2010
The company closes a US$100 million deal to operate at Sacramento International.
2009
SSP makes its debut in Australia at Sydney Airport.
2008
SSP acquires airport restaurant business of Lufthansa.
SSP is rebranded ‘Food Travel Experts’ to underscore the company’s leading position in the food travel retail sector.
2006
EQT Partners acquires SSP from Compass plc for £1.2 billion.
2004
Acquisitions include Mitropa AG and Creative Host Services in the US.
SSP established as specialist travel and concessions division of Compass Group.
2001
Acquisitions include Louis Catering in Cyprus and Gourmet Nova in Finland
1997
The company name is changed to Select Service Partner.
Travellers Fare is integrated into SSP.
1995
The company breaks into the Asian market with a contract win at Bangkok.
1993
SAS is acquired by Compass Group plc.
The company name is changed to Scandinavian Service Partner.
1992
Compass Group plc acquires Travellers Fare.
1984
SAS Catering changes its name to SAS Service Partner.
1973
British Rail Catering takes the name Travellers Fare.
1966
British Rail Catering is formed, operating within British Transport Hotels.
1961
SAS Catering a, division of SAS Airline Group, is founded.
