We’ve been creating and running our own brands for decades – starting with Upper Crust in the 1960’s. We continue to evolve our portfolio adapting our established brands to changing customer needs and creating new brands such as Le Grand Comptoir and Camden food co. to meet emerging market trends.
Le Grand Comptoir is SSP’s award-winning wine and food bar.
The brand abounds with a cosmopolitan ambience where the old rules of airport dining have been transformed into a modern oasis of relaxation. Designed to excite the mind and satisfy every appetite, it is an unexpected discovery for travellers seeking superior wines, a sophisticated menu and enlightened service.
Set in light, contemporary surroundings with towering wine displays and an eclectic mix of lounge seating, dining and bar stools, we transport our guests to a world apart from what is typically associated with the airport environment. A grand bar, crafted from solid brass, gothic inspired, rich dark wood finishes, exposed stone archways, vibrant red and green accents; we’re taking travellers to places they’ve never been before.
At the industry’s prestigious FAB awards, Le Grand Comptoir at Newark Liberty International Airport was awarded World’s Best Airport Wine Bar. In 2014, the JFK restaurant was highly commended in the Airport Wine Bar of the Year category in the FAB awards.
Perfectly suited to eating on the move, Upper Crust now has more than 100 stores in travel locations across more than 15 countries giving us an enormous depth of experience in serving a diverse range of travellers from around the globe.
As a fast urban bakery brand, our food and beverage offer is focused around hero bread products – our famous baguettes and signature flatbreads. Our extensive range means we will have something to appeal to everyone, from familiar local flavours and recipes to classic sandwich combinations with broad international appeal.
Everything we do at Upper Crust is purpose designed and perfectly suited for a ‘To Go’ eating experience. Our product range has broad appeal across all customer targets, and our ‘fast food’ service style is enhanced and speeded up through tempting product displays that let customers buy with their eyes.
For the last 30 years we have perfected the art of great coffee at Ritazza, serving up an extensive range of coffees and innovating to ensure our offer is always
one step ahead.
Our snacks, sweet treats and sandwiches are designed to perfectly complement our extensive tea and coffee menu. Whether you are in search of a quick cappuccino to perk you up before your flight or you are looking for somewhere to relax, refresh and rejuvenate for a couple of hours, we have got it covered. Ritazza is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport or train station – a haven for those seeking a place to relax and revive, enjoy great coffee and perhaps a light bite to eat. We are inspired by the cosmopolitan and multicultural European café culture where coffee is less of a caffeine hit and more of an opportunity to regenerate.
