- Phone
- +44 121 782 1938
- Address
- Ground Floor, North Terminal, Birmingham Airport, Airport Way, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, United Kingdom
Gate-side Indian burritos in Terminal 1
By Wrapchic in BHX Terminal 1, think fast-food burritos built on Indian flavours instead of Tex-Mex. It sits airside after security, so this is a realistic option even on a 45‑minute pre-boarding window. Counter service only, you order at the till, watch them assemble your wrap, then either eat at the small seating area nearby or take it straight to your gate.
Wrapchic runs through standard airport hours, opening early for morning departures and trading into the evening rush for the last flights out of Terminal 1. Expect typical UK airport pricing: a main wrap or bowl runs in the high single to low double digits in pounds once you add a drink. It’s not budget fast food, but still cheaper than a full sit‑down meal in the terminal.
The core move here is simple: pick a base (wrap, rice bowl, or salad box), then add fillings like chicken tikka, pulled lamb, or vegetarian options, plus sauces and toppings. Portions are sized to be one‑tray, one‑hand friendly, so you can eat in 10–15 minutes and still make a boarding call at Gate 1–20. Sides usually mean small snacks and crisps rather than full starters.
Coffee, soft drinks, and bottled water round out the menu, with no table service and no alcohol on offer. Everything comes in takeaway packaging, which works well if your gate changes last minute or you’re walking the full length of Terminal 1. Staff turn orders quickly, so queue time is usually shorter than the big-brand coffee chains nearby.
Tip: if your flight boards from a bus gate at the far end of Terminal 1, ask for your wrap cut in half so it’s easier to eat in the holding area without juggling luggage.