You can now get a pre-holiday carvery at Manchester Airport as new lounge opens

Forget a pre-flight pint or a meal deal – passengers travelling through Manchester Airport can now fill up on a carvery before they go on holiday.

It’s believed to be the UK’s first-ever airport lounge carvery, and has opened as part of the new lounge at Terminal 2.

As well as the carvery, passengers will find live cooking, premium drinks, made-to-order dishes, and barista coffee.

AND before you head to your gate, you can visit the bespoke “One Last Treat” gumball machine, where tokens reveal locally inspired sweets, surprise rewards and complimentary future experiences.

For The Executive by Escape Lounges premium lounge, Manchester Airport has pulled together an impressive roster of local suppliers and makers.

You’ll find everything from Chorlton Cheesemongers cheese to Martins Bakery baked goods, plus Grandpa Greene’s ice cream, Manchester Gin, JW Lees beers, and Ground Effect coffee.

And of course, the decor features a few bee-inspired details and textile references, as well as artwork installations and carefully selected local stories.

There are five distinct areas to explore at The Executive, with fresh pastries at Leaf & Loaf, deli-style options at The Humm, and hot dishes and live cooking at The Loom.

The Loom is also where you’ll find that new carvery experience, so you can load up on roast meat and Yorkshire puddings before your flight.

Sarah Marshall, General Manager at The Executive by Escape Lounges, said: “We wanted to create something genuinely different. The Executive has been designed to feel special from the moment guests arrive, with hospitality, food and thoughtful details at the centre of the experience.

“Dining plays a huge role in how people connect, celebrate and relax before they travel, so we wanted to create a lounge where food and drink are a defining part of the experience rather than simply something that’s available.

“From live cooking and chef-led dishes to local suppliers and seated dining, every element has been carefully considered to create a memorable start to the journey.”

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said: “Here at Manchester Airport we’re proud to connect the North to the world. Our £1.5bn investment in Terminal 2 has transformed the experience for millions of passengers and The Executive is another exciting addition to that offer.

“Passengers increasingly want choice when they travel, and this new lounge provides something genuinely different. It combines premium hospitality with a distinctive food and drink experience, giving passengers another great way to start their journey.”

The Executive by Escape Lounges is now open in Manchester Airport Terminal 2 and can be booked online HERE.

Prices start from £57.99 per person for the Buffet experience. Seated Dining is priced from £82.99 per person and will open for booking later this year, initially available exclusively to eligible airline guests.

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