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RAF Brize Norton and Sodexo enhance catering experience with official opening of new Runway 25 retail outlet

Royal Air Force Brize Norton has officially opened a new retail catering outlet at Runway 25, marking a significant investment in the welfare and wellbeing of personnel, visitors and contractors across the Station.

Delivered in partnership with Sodexo, the modern facility provides an improved catering experience, offering customers greater choice, convenience and flexibility throughout the working day. The outlet has been designed to meet the needs of a busy operational station, providing access to quality food and refreshments in a welcoming environment.

Group Captain Louise Henton, Station Commander of Royal Air Force Brize Norton, smiles as she cuts a ceremonial ribbon, thus officially opening the Runway 25 food pick-up counter.

As the Royal Air Force’s principal Air Mobility hub, RAF Brize Norton operates around the clock in support of operations across the globe. The opening of the new outlet reflects the Station’s commitment to continually enhancing the services available to those who live and work on site.

Group Captain Louise Henton, Station Commander RAF Brize Norton, said:

“The opening of this new retail catering outlet, Runway 25 represents a significant investment in the welfare and experience of our personnel, visitors and contractors. As a station that operates around the clock in support of Defence outputs, it is essential that we provide modern, accessible and high-quality catering facilities that meet the needs of our workforce. In partnership with Sodexo, we are enhancing the catering experience at RAF Brize Norton by providing a modern, accessible facility that offers greater choice and convenience for our station community.”

Group Captain Louise Henton
Station Commander
Royal Air Force Brize Norton

Group Captain Louise Henton, Station Commander of Royal Air Force Brize Norton, smiles as she stands next to a female chef in a black apron, using a long knife to cut a large ceremonial cake labelled "RUNWAY 25." In the background, kitchen staff look on from behind a yellow "Pick up here" counter, next to a modern coffee vending station.

The new outlet forms part of ongoing efforts to improve the lived experience for personnel stationed at RAF Brize Norton and demonstrates the strong partnership between the RAF and Sodexo in delivering essential services that support operational effectiveness and wellbeing.

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