Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar Now Open at Vancouver International Airport
Iconic Vancouver Brand brings west coast flavors to the terminal
(Canada, 20 August 2025): SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is thrilled to announce the opening of popular local brand, Romer’s, at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
On Thursday, Romer’s Founder Chef Jim Romer, Extra Mile Hospitality Partner Kelly Gordon, YVR’s Director of Passenger Retail Experience Benedict Ma, YVR’s Director of Indigenous Relations Mary Point, and SSP Canada’s Vice President of Brands and Concepts Richard Wilson celebrated the opening of Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar.
Chef Romer commented, “I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone at SSP Canada and YVR for the incredible opportunity to bring the Romer’s brand to Vancouver International Airport. It’s both an honor and an exciting milestone for us, and we’re thrilled to be a part of this vibrant, dynamic operation moving forward. We look forward to serving travelers and showcasing the flavors of Romer’s to the world.”
Since 2010, Romer’s has continued to evolve while staying true to their original commitment to be simple, fresh, local, and a part of Vancouver’s neighbourhoods. Their menu is focused on casual dining inspired by the region’s west coast lifestyle. Located past the security checkpoint in the transborder area, Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar will give both locals and international travelers a taste of Vancouver.
“We take great pride in bringing local, best-in-class brands to YVR that reflect the flavors, values, and creativity of our region, and partnering with Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar is an important part of this commitment,” said Eric Pateman, YVR’s vice president of passenger experience and chief experience officer. “With the opening of Romer’s at YVR, we’re thrilled that passengers now have yet another favorite Vancouver restaurant to enjoy—with high-quality menu options made from locally sourced ingredients—as they travel through the airport.”
“As a BC native, bringing local restaurants to Vancouver International Airport is near and dear to my heart,” said Richard Wilson. “YVR’s culinary scene has become a destination in itself, and SSP Canada is proud to have been part of this community for nearly 20 years. With the opening of Romer’s, we bring an iconic taste of place, featuring a brand known for its fresh burgers and locally sourced ingredients. Thank you to Romer’s and YVR for working with us to bring yet another great local concept to the terminal.”
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Further information:
Lana Cramer, Vice President, Brand Strategy and Communications
240.882.0754, Lana.Cramer@foodtravelexperts.com
About SSP Canada
SSP Canada is a division of SSP Group, is a leading global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing around 49,000 colleagues in over 3,000 units across 37 countries. We specialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers. The SSP Canada team is driven by a shared vision to bring authentic restaurant experiences to every airport in North America. Our employees have a passion for exceptional food served by people who believe in heartfelt hospitality. Our airport partners trust SSP Canada to deliver a world-class portfolio of brands with broad passenger appeal and lasting commercial viability. Our brand heroes trust us to bring a taste of place to their hometown airport.