The opening will increase on-the-go dining choices for travellers on the M20.
22nd October 2024: Roadchef, one of the country’s leading Motorway Service Area (MSA) operators, is opening a new LEON outlet at its Maidstone site on the M20. As part of Roadchef’s ongoing expansion, the latest addition brings LEON’s popular, nutritious, fast food offerings to Kent, continuing a partnership that has seen success across multiple locations nationwide.
The outlet is located on the M20 at junction 8 and is accessible from both sides of the motorway. The opening offers a convenient, nutritious alternative for travellers seeking quick, wholesome meals while on the move. Offering menu favourites, LEON will boast several self-order kiosks, enabling time-pressed road users to refuel with ease and reduce wait time during their stops.
Commenting on the opening, Howard Lockwood, Catering & Brand Development Director at Roadchef, said: “We are thrilled to welcome a LEON outlet to Maidstone services. LEON’s focus on nourishing and delicious food aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing travellers with a wide range of quality food options.”
As part of the new opening, Roadchef is hiring for 12 new roles at the Maidstone LEON outlet. The roles offer local candidates the opportunity to join a dynamic team ranging from front-of-house roles to kitchen team members. Those passionate about delivering healthy and convenient meals to customers can apply directly via Roadchef’s recruitment portal, with full training provided and immediate start dates available.
The outlet opening in Maidstone continues Roadchef’s successful partnership with the brand, marking the twelfth location to open since the collaboration began in 2018. The Maidstone location further strengthens Roadchef’s presence in the South East and offers a range of services to travellers, including free Wi-Fi, upgraded EV chargers powered by 100% renewable energy, and parking facilities.
About Roadchef
Roadchef is one of the UK’s leading motorway and trunk road service area operators. With 30 locations across the nation, including 17 hotels within a longstanding partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Roadchef aims to provide a restful and relaxing environment for over 52 million visitors to its motorway service areas each year, employing over 3,000 people across its locations and boasting an outstanding employee retention record.
In 2023, it achieved a Platinum level of the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation – the highest accolade that can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard, held by just 6% of the 50,000 IIP-accredited organisations across the world. It was also recently awarded a 2 Star Accreditation from the Best Companies employee engagement survey representing outstanding commitments to workplace engagement. Popular brands located at Roadchef include McDonald’s, Costa, LEON, WHSmith, SPAR, Chozen Noodle, Coco di Mama, Days Inn by Wyndham and Super 8 by Wyndham. In addition, Roadchef’s own branded offerings include Garden Square Deli and Fresh Food Café.