aether recognised for Dining Experience and Instagrammable interiors
At aether, our Dining Experience and our calm interiors have been meticulously created to give guests an effortless airport experience. This attention to detail has been recognised by the Airport FAB + Hospitality Awards, where the Private Terminal has been shortlisted in the Airport Lounge Food & Beverage Offer of the Year and Airport Instagrammable Location of the Year categories.
Airport Lounge Food & Beverage Offer of the Year
Finalists in the Airport Lounge Food & Beverage category have been recognised for creating menus with a strong sense of place that enhance the traveller experience while catering for diverse tastes.
At aether, the Dining Experience from award-winning local chef Adam Reid offers a guided culinary journey where guests can enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Born from a desire to reimagine airport dining, the driving principles of aether’s menu include working with local suppliers to create remarkable food that leaves guests energised for the onward journey.
aether offers an innovative menu with a local flavour
Hero dishes on aether’s menu include the aether breakfast bun; ‘The French’ malt loaf & beef butter; and the baked Cornish cod with crab mayo. Key ingredients come from local suppliers Pollen Bakery, Chorlton Cheesemongers and Cheshire Smokehouse, giving the menu a real sense of place.
aether continues to innovate and seek new ways to revolutionise airport dining. Following a seasonal refresh for summer, each menu now opens with a ‘tasting array’ that allows guests to begin their breakfast, lunch or dinner with a trio of small plates. Together, these create the perfect start to their meal and their journey.
Airport Instagrammable Location of the Year
The Airport Instagrammable Location category – which was established to acknowledge the growing influence that social media has on traveller expectations – commends finalists for creating Instagram-worthy destinations with striking visual appeal.
aether offers a beautiful space that invites travellers to capture and share every moment. The Private Terminal’s interiors combine natural materials with clean architectural lines to create a serene, visually captivating environment.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, offering uninterrupted panoramic views of the runway. This unique, ever-changing backdrop naturally draws the eye and the camera lens.
A meticulous attention to detail
From the artistic presentation of Adam Reid’s menu to thoughtfully designed seating areas, every detail at aether has been curated to be visually appealing. The dishes themselves are works of art, celebrating British cuisine with a modern, elegant twist – ideal for that perfectly staged Instagram shot.
Photo-friendly spots encourage guests to capture their journey – from intimate dining moments against the runway, or shots from within the chauffeur-driven BMWs that take passengers to their gate. aether isn’t just a private terminal; it’s an experience designed to be seen and shared.
The winners of the Airport FAB + Hospitality Awards will be announced on June 26.
To enjoy the Dining Experience by Adam Reid and experience aether’s Instagrammable interiors, reserve The Private Terminal for your next trip out of Manchester Airport