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Manchester Airport announces ‘refined dining’ experience with chef Adam Reid
by Liv Clarke · Manchester Evening NewsManchester Airport passengers using the airport’s new private terminal Aether will be able to enjoy a “refined” dining experience curated by acclaimed chef Adam Reid. Known for his work at The French, the award-winning chef has created a menu that “brings new heights to airport dining” and features ingredients from local supplies including Pollen bakery, Chorlton Cheesemongers and Cheshire Smokehouse.
It’s the latest announced for the airport’s luxury private terminal, which is set to open on November 4 this year. The revamped terminal, called Aether, features an exclusive lounge area, a private security lane and a chauffeur which will drive passengers to their flight.
The terminal is open to all passengers regardless of ticket class and features flexible packages for those with cabin bags only, starting from £90 per person,and those with cabin and checked luggage, starting from £170 per person. The latter is only available for passengers travelling with a Partner Airline, which includes British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.
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Now Manchester Airport has revealed that passengers using the private terminal will have an “exclusive opportunity” to try Adam Reid’s crafted menu, either before or after their journey. The menu is divided into three set dining experiences: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
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Highlights from the breakfast menu include hot smoked salmon and scrambled crumpet, Reid’s signature breakfast bun, and stewed fruit with granola and yoghurt. Lunch features a crumpet topped with shrimp and tomato butter & salad, mincemeat gravy on toasted malt loaf, and Kirkham's cheese and mushroom toast with walnut ketchup.
For dinner, guests can indulge in roasted Cornish cod with brown shrimp, stewed beef cheek with crispy bits of sage, or glazed hen of the woods mushrooms. Both lunch and dinner also include cheese, chutney, cake of the day, and seasonal crumble with this season’s stewed fruits.
Adam Reid said: “I’m excited to be collaborating with the team at Aether to curate a bespoke set menu for Manchester Airport’s new private terminal. We’ve crafted a delicious and thoughtful dining experience, marking a first for UK private terminals. With a guided set menu, guests can enjoy a stress-free and effortless journey, allowing them to fully relax before they travel.”
The dining experience is available to those who book the inclusive Cabin Bags package, from £150, and the inclusive checked bags package, from £170. Non-dining guests will be able to try the menu from £40 per person, while children aged 12 and under can get 40 per cent off.
Suzanne Orr, General Manager of Aether, added: “aether is evolving the airport experience for all travellers to and from Manchester Airport. Our collaboration with Adam Reid, one of the city’s top culinary talents, perfectly complements Aether’s commitment to offering a high-quality, stress-free travel experience.”
Reservations for Aether are open now and can be booked via its website.