gategroup has opened a new purpose-built gategourmet facility at Techo International Airport (KTI), marking an important step in the continued development of its operations in Cambodia. 
The new 3,100 sqm facility expands gategroup’s catering capabilities in the Southeast Asian country , supporting 11 airline customers with capacity to produce up to 15,000 meals a day.
The facility became fully operational during the transition of catering activities to KTI from 15 to 22 September 2026, following the move from Phnom Penh International Airport.
Designed to support both current airline requirements and future traffic growth, the facility brings together culinary production, warehousing, equipment handling, transportation and logistics under one roof.
Located approximately one kilometer from the aircraft parking stands, it also enables efficient access to airport operations and supports reliable service delivery throughout the day.
Today, 135 employees work from the facility, supporting both full-service and low-cost carriers.
Greater capability, built around airline operations
At the center of the operation is a production setup capable of delivering up to 15,000 meals per day. 
The facility includes dedicated hot and cold kitchens, bakery, preparation areas and warehousing, alongside end-to-end operational support covering equipment handling, transportation, logistics coordination and onboard service requirements.
Operating 24/7, the facility has been designed to respond to changing airline schedules while maintaining the food safety, aviation security and quality standards required across gategroup’s global operations.
For Joerg Zaugg, General Manager Cambodia, the opening represents both an operational milestone and the result of the work undertaken by teams throughout the transition.
“This new facility gives us the capacity, infrastructure and flexibility to support our airline customers as their operations develop at KTI. Just as importantly, it reflects the commitment of our team in Cambodia, who managed a complex transition while maintaining continuity for our customers. It gives us a strong foundation for the next phase of our growth.”
Delivering on a longer-term plan
The opening follows gategroup’s previously announced investment in expanding its operations in Cambodia, with a focus on stronger infrastructure, improved operational efficiency and greater flexibility for airline customers.
The transition to KTI was a key part of that journey.
Moving an active catering operation to a new airport required close coordination across teams to maintain service continuity while establishing new processes and workflows in parallel.
The successful transition now gives gategroup a stronger operational platform from which to support existing customers and pursue new business opportunities in the market.
The investment also carries significance beyond Cambodia. As gategroup continues to develop its presence across Asia Pacific, the new facility strengthens its network in Southeast Asia and provides an additional platform from which to support customers across a region experiencing continued growth in air travel.
Franck Bouat, CCO Asia Pacific & Managing Director Asia, sees Cambodia as an important part of that broader regional ambition.
“Cambodia is an important success story for our regional network and a strong example of how we want to grow across Asia Pacific. This investment is not only about expanding our capabilities in one market. It demonstrates our commitment to Southeast Asia and our ambition to build a stronger, more connected network that allows us to grow alongside our airline customers across the region.”
Investing in people and future growth
The expanded operation also creates additional opportunities for local employment, training and talent development. 
That focus has been central to gategroup’s approach in Cambodia. As Joerg Zaugg has highlighted previously, long-term growth in the market depends not only on infrastructure and capability, but also on building strong local teams and creating opportunities for people to develop alongside the business.
With additional space, increased production capability and room for further workforce expansion, the new facility provides a scalable foundation for that next phase.
As Techo International Airport establishes itself as Cambodia’s new international gateway, gategroup’s investment places its local teams in a strong position to support airline customers as the market evolves, while strengthening the company’s wider presence across Southeast Asia.
About gategroup
gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering, retail-on-board, and hospitality products and services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company serves millions of passengers through a network of nearly 300 locations in more than 68 countries. By leveraging innovation and operational expertise, gategroup partners with the world’s leading airlines to create exceptional travel experiences. Learn more at www.gategroup.com.
