New London Gatwick restaurant showcases best of Sussex produce
| Company | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| Date | 05.12.2024 |
- London Gatwick continues its support for regional growth through the Sussex Six initiative, with the opening of Sussex House Kitchen and Bar.
- London Gatwick generated nearly £4bn for the regional economy in 2023.
This latest opening builds on London Gatwick joining Natural Partnerships CIC’s Sussex Six campaign in April, pledging to increase local produce on shelves and menus. The airport showcases 27 Sussex products – more than four times the initial commitment – alongside wines from Kent, while Surrey-based business Big Smoke Taphouse and Kitchen has a restaurant in the South Terminal.
The Sussex Six campaign is just one of several partnerships London Gatwick supports to continue to drive growth and will add to the almost £4bn the airport generated for the region in 2023.
Sussex House proudly serves 15 items from nine Sussex producers, including Silly Moo Cider, Sussex Bakes’ sticky toffee pudding, and Bush Barn Farm’s elderflower and rhubarb cordial. Passengers can also enjoy Sussex Garden London Dry Gin, distilled on-site at the world’s first airport gin distillery.
Richard Lennard, Economic Partnerships Manager, London Gatwick said: “This is a fantastic next step in our commitment to celebrate the very best of our local region. We are incredibly proud of the range of businesses and produce available on our doorstep, and are delighted to be able to bring that to a global audience of passengers travelling through London Gatwick., helping showcase Sussex to the world.”
Rachel Knowles, Cider Maker, Trenchmore Farm said: “We’re delighted to be working with London Gatwick, supplying Sussex House Kitchen and Bar with Silly Moo Cider. We make the cider on our family farm just 12 miles south of Gatwick and we’re proud our local airport is championing Sussex farmers and producers. Now we just need to go on holiday, so we have an excuse to stop by for a pint.”
