Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has officially unveiled the new Plane Food Market at London's Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, injecting a dose of global flavours and London-style dining into one of the world's busiest travel hubs. The market-style food hall, which opened its doors on 1st December 2025, represents a significant revamp of his long-standing airport dining concept.
A Global Food Hall for a Global Gateway
The relaunch arrives at a pivotal moment for Heathrow, which cemented its status as a major global gateway by welcoming a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024. With Terminal 5 alone processing around 30 million travellers annually, Ramsay identified a prime opportunity to elevate pre-flight meals. The new venture is strategically positioned to cater to the airport's forecast of 84.2 million passengers this year.
The concept is simple: if millions are beginning their journeys in London, they should be able to eat like they're in the capital. The Plane Food Market transforms airport dining from a functional necessity into a destination experience, featuring quick-service counters, a vibrant bar, and flexible seating suitable for everyone from solo business travellers to families.
What's on the Menu at Ramsay's Airport Venture?
Ramsay has consolidated several of his international restaurant brands under one roof at Terminal 5, creating a culinary tour for departing passengers. The menu is designed for both grab-and-go convenience and relaxed pre-flight dining.
Key offerings include:
- Lucky Cat: Serving Asian-inspired dishes like nigiri, spicy tuna rolls, and signature GFC chicken.
- Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips: Offering a taste of Britain with golden cod, chips, and a Shrimp Combo accompanied by sauces ranging from curry & mango to sriracha aioli.
- Street Burger: Featuring crowd-pleasers like the Classic Smash and the Chilli Cheese Smash burger.
- Street Pizza: Providing slices such as the Beef Short Rib Idiot Pizza and a vegan 'Nduja option.
- Hotter Than Hell Wings: Allowing diners to choose their spice level, from umami and sweet chilli kimchi to the intense Street Hot Sauce.
Long-time fans of the original Plane Food need not worry, as classic dishes remain firmly on the menu. This includes the Full English Breakfast, Butter Chicken Curry, and the infamous Idiot Sandwich.
A London Concept with International Reach
The Plane Food Market is a distinctly London offering that also showcases the global scale of Ramsay's empire. Brands featured within the market, such as Street Pizza and Street Burger, have found success in locations from Dubai and Kuala Lumpur to South Korea and Washington, D.C. Even the Fish & Chips concept is popular in Las Vegas and Orlando.
Now, these international influences converge in a single, buzzing space just a short walk from the British Airways departure gates. The opening marks a major upgrade for dining at Heathrow Terminal 5, providing a lively, high-quality alternative for the millions of passengers passing through each month and setting a new standard for airport food halls in the UK.
