gategroup’s gatesolutions and uqonic expand premium hospitality offerings beyond the skies
This is a special feature from the April 2025 WTCE issue of PAX International on page 36.
gatesolutions delivers world-class, sustainable and customized catering solutions, extending its aviation expertise beyond the skies while leveraging gategroup’s global network
Building on years of success in the food and hospitality business landscape, gategroup’s food solutions brands gatesolutions and uqonic, have launched forward with class leading performance through premium culinary and hospitality experiences in the food service and convenience industry as well as the lounge and event market respectively. The introduction of these two brands last year was an example of how market leading aviation caterer gategroup has doubled down on its plans for the future.
gatesolutions provides customers with world-class sustainable and tailored-made catering and food solutions leveraging its aviation catering expertise beyond the skies and taking full advantage of gategroup’s global presence. As market leaders in producing sustainable and reusable packaging under its brand deSter, with production facilities spanning three continents, gatesolutions is committed to shaping the future of food delivery, recognizing the impact this industry has on the environment and working towards reducing that footprint.
uqonic has a global footprint of 90+ airport lounges and is expanding beyond airport lounges into the events industry, offering catering and hospitality services in other areas such as conference centers, entertainment and sporting events and train stations. In recognition of the effort that uqonic puts into its lounges, the uqonic DUS (Düsseldorf Airport) Lounge Team was awarded the “Best Event” 2024 Award by Lufthansa.
uqonic operates more than 90 airport lounges worldwide and is expanding into the events industry
For the second year running, the uqonic culinary team will be hard at work at the deSter booth at WTCE, demonstrating its inhouse high-end culinary expertise and hospitality standards, along with gatesolutions, who will present its capabilities on frozen, pasteurized and fresh products, such as ready meals, meal components, desserts, salads and cakes.
“At uqonic, we are set up for success bringing years of experience to lounges worldwide. From sports venues to airports, hotels to business offices, our teams are curating memorable experiences that both surprise and delight our guests,” says Chris Pluess, President, gatesolutions.
But uqonic is not just following standard operating procedures within the market. It is breaking new grounds with the introduction of robots and QR codes in some lounges in Europe, setting quality and sustainability standards across the portfolio. By implementing digital quality management tools, uqonic is streamlining the work behind the scenes, offering its partners and consumers a better overall experience.
“We are utilizing AI to reduce our waste with an increased focus on ESG improvements through initiatives such as innovative products and sustainable procurement,” says Steven Cova, Global Director, Events & Lounge Catering.
