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Compass lands Heathrow contract

Compass Group UK and Ireland has been awarded a seven-year contract with Heathrow Airport.

Feb 6, 2026

Compass Group UK and Ireland has been awarded a seven-year contract with Heathrow Airport. Operating under its new workplace business brand Social at Heathrow, it will provide food and beverage services for more than 80,000 Team Heathrow colleagues at Europe’s largest and busiest airport.

Social at Heathrow will undertake a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its 11 restaurants at the airport, with work due to start in April. They will be upgraded with new technology, including smart vending and kiosk ordering. The new contract will also see Social at Heathrow deliver colleague catering throughout the third runway expansion project, including services for construction teams.

'Fantastic new offer'
Robin Mills, chief executive officer of Compass UK and Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to have secured a partnership with Heathrow and to launch Social at Heathrow. This fantastic new offer will see us invest in a restaurant transformation programme and introduce a new food offer. Our teams will continue to put the customer experience at the heart of all they do.”

Heathrow retail director Fraser Brown added: “Social at Heathrow represents an important investment in the people who keep the airport running. This partnership with Compass will deliver upgraded facilities, better choice and a more seamless experience for over 80,000 Team Heathrow colleagues.”

Compass lands Heathrow contract

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