A CELERITY chef has opened a new restaurant at Gatwick.

Jamie Oliver, whose restaurant chain includes a site in Black Lion Street in Brighton, has unveiled an American-style diner at the airport called, imaginatively, The Diner.

The 278-cover venue will include a diner/restaurant section with “rustic” food service on big trays or in baskets, as well as an art-deco inspired bar and a grab-and-go deli.

Mr Oliver opened a branch of Jamie’s Italian in Gatwick in 2012, which remains the country’s only airport branch of the chain.

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.”