John Torode and Gregg Wallace Become Official Taste Buds of Heathrow

13 May 2013

John Torode and Gregg Wallace

John Torode and Gregg Wallace are spicing up the food and Heathrow airport after being appointed as the airport’s official taste buds.

The pair are known for their straight talking approach when it comes to food so who better to turn the food at the famous airport around?

Both John and Gregg were tasked with eating and drinking their way around the airports 73 dining experiences and have now been set the challenge of improving them within the next six months.

It comes as Heathrow would like to give their guests a better dining experience and as John and Gregg certainly know their food, they’ll be able to give expert advice needed to make the change.

Gregg Wallace said, “We were blown away by the range on offer to hungry passengers at Heathrow; catering for such a huge spectrum of passengers is truly a herculean task.”

The huge amount of food on offer for travellers has inspired Gregg and John to take part in a new guide for Heathrow’s guests that gives them all the info on the best places to eat.

The guide, entitled Food on the Fly will give customers all the info on dining options from the Caviar House to YO! Sushi.

Ben Crowley, Head of Food and Beverage at Heathrow, said, “Heathrow's food and drink offering is designed specifically with travellers in mind - from people passing through several time zones in a very short space of time to those needing a meal in minutes.

“We've been recognised on a global level but for us this is not enough.  We want to continue to innovate to be the best in our league for airport dining.

“We are hugely excited about responding to the challenge John and Gregg have set and at bringing a new dimension to Heathrow food and beverage offering.”

It’s not just been who is excited about the collaboration, John and Gregg are equally excited to be on board.

Gregg Wallace said, “Food is our first love and at the heart of everything we do; so we were delighted when we were invited to take part in this eating challenge - and to contribute to the guide.”