TV chef Jamie Oliver is opening a new restaurant at Gatwick Airport.

The Diner is set to open in August - only the second outlet for the concept following the flagship branch in London’s Leicester Square.

Jamie Oliver’s The Diner boats great American comfort food serving up home-cooked dishes in what he describes as a relaxed and vibrant setting.

He said: “I’m chuffed to be opening a new diner at Gatwick Airport south terminal.

“Airports can be pretty crazy places so we’re creating the perfect space to chill out with some good food, and maybe a drink or two, before you start your holiday.

“Everyone is welcome no matter how long you stay.

“We’re totally upping the game in airport food.

“It’s all about the diner food you love, made with incredible, sustainable produce.

“There’s going to be plenty of delicious healthy dishes as well as some naughty ones that I’ve tried my best to keep in check but each one is guaranteed to taste delicious.”

Gatwick Airport’s head of retail Rachel Bulford said: “We are excited to be continuing the long-established relationship between Jamie Oliver and Gatwick Airport.

“Jamie’s Italian opened in 2012 and is still the only UK airport branch.

“We are delighted that Gatwick is again working with Jamie to be the first to launch the brand new flagship concept The Diner.

“We are seeing increasing numbers jet off to US destinations from Gatwick.

“Last month alone this was up 35 per cent and we expect this passion for the US to also inspire our passengers’ eating choices at the airport.”

The Diner will also have a ‘grab and go’ deli section for any passengers wanting to take food away with them.