Salads and wraps are the main draw at Camden Food Co
In a terminal stuffed with Burger King and pub grub, The Camden Food Co is the rare spot after security at Leeds Bradford Airport that leans lighter: pre-packed salads, hummus boxes, wraps, and fruit pots. It sits in the main departures area with an extra grab-and-go pod closer to the gates, so you can grab something on the way to a Ryanair or Jet2 boarding call. Expect typical airport pricing in the £6–£9 range for a salad or wrap.
The main unit opens from early morning for the first departures and usually runs through the last evening flights, though exact hours move with the schedule, especially in summer. Fridges hold sandwiches, pasta salads, and snack boxes that are easy to take on board and fit under-seat bags. One reviewer called it “the only place with anything vaguely healthy at LBA” and mentioned a salad and hummus box picked up on a 7 a.m. flight day.
At the gates-side pod, regulars skip the Burger King line and head straight here for a five-minute sandwich stop before boarding. The pod focuses on sandwiches, wraps, bottled drinks, and crisps, with fewer hot options than the main counter. Health‑conscious travellers mention grabbing fruit and salad here specifically to avoid paying for snacks on board with Jet2 or Ryanair.
Prices draw the loudest complaints: multiple reviews call the markup on pre‑packaged salads and sandwiches “ridiculous” compared with a Tesco or Sainsbury’s meal deal, with single items pushing £5–£7. Stock can also thin out by mid‑afternoon on busy school‑holiday days, especially chicken wraps and veggie salads, so the best choice tends to be before about 2 p.m. when fridges are still full.
Tip: if you care about getting a specific salad or a hummus snack box, hit the main Camden Food Co unit right after security, then use the smaller pod near the gates only for last‑minute top‑ups.