Chaiiwala opens first airport outlet in London Luton Airport

The opening is part of their expansion plans targeting major travel hubs.

India street food cafe chain Chaiiwala has opened its first airport outlet in London Luton Airport as part of an expansion plan targeting major travel hubs.

The new 30-seat venue, on the former Crepe Affaire site, will provide both an all-day dining in option as well as a selection of a grab-and-go items designed to be taken away to eat in-flight.

The new Chaiiwala outlet, spans 1,500 square feet and will operate approximately 16 hours a day between 4.00am and 10pm, catering to early-morning flyers and late-night travellers alike for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The store will feature the full Chaiiwala menu, known for its tasty and authentic dishes, along with additional treats and snack options.

Muhummed Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer at Chaiiwala, said it was excited to explore an “exciting new territory for the brand and its fans”. According to Ibrahim, their research revealed that there is a growing desire for travellers to experience an alternative to the current offering available at airports.

“This will be the first time any food brand will be offering dedicated Indian street food in an airport setting so naturally we are really excited to get going. We want to introduce the Chaiiwala brand across key markets in the UK and we are confident that our colourful and bursting-with-flavour menu items caters for all taste buds and will be a hit with new and existing customers.” Ibrahim said.

As part of its launch into LLA - Chaiiwala is introducing a new travel tiffin box for those passengers on the go.  

The opening of the Luton Airport branch has created 40 new jobs bringing the total number of Chaiiwala stores to 89 in the UK and 106 globally, including 14 in Canada and three in Dubai.