With Shane Delia’s Middle Ground, Shannon Bennett’s Cafe Vue, Brunetti, The AFL Kitchen & Bar, Grill’d, Hawker Bar and Roll’d all on offer, you’ll want to check in ASAP and indulge in a feast before boarding.

Two new premium dining experiences on the top of our list are Scott Pickett’s Deli & Rotisserie and Frank Camorra’s Bar Pulpo. We sat down with Scott and Frank to chat about all things food and dining in the newly refurbished precinct – so, what exactly should you expect when heading to the new dining offering at Melbourne Airport?

For Rotisserie, it is all about hassle-free dining. “Everyone wants to start their holiday and travels without fuss or stress,” Scott tells delicious. “When you arrive at the deli, you smell the coffee, see the chickens roasting on the rotisserie and bartenders shaking cocktails.”

Scott recommends his Deli & Rotisserie no matter what time your flight departs. “Pop in and stay for a relaxing big breakfast and a glass of bubbles, or check out the grab ‘n’ go section and take your meal on the plane with you,” he says.

Want to start your holiday early with some delectable Spanish treats? Bar Pulpo should be your destination. A household name on the dining scene, Frank Camorra’s MoVida brings Spanish flair to the streets of Melbourne, but what goes into swapping the graffiti-scribbled corner of Hosier Lane to cooking in an airport terminal?

Frank tells delicious. the major difference comes down to the opening hours. “Breakfast tends to be the busiest time at the airport,” he shares. “MoVida in the CBD doesn’t open in the morning, so we had to develop a specific menu that catered for early morning [travellers].”

Short on time? Frank has factored that into his menu, too. “People travelling are generally very time-sensitive and often in a state of anxiety about missing a flight,” he explains. “We also had to write the entire menu and tailor the style of service with consideration of time sensitivities.”

So what do they recommend if you want to squeeze in a meal before your flight?

Scott says you can’t go past his quintessential hot rotisserie chicken roll. Meanwhile, Frank recommends some Spanish smallgoods, chicken escabeche and some anchovies as “a pretty great way to kick off a well-deserved break”.

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