BLUEWATER has unveiled plans for its redesigned Wintergarden fast food and family dining area.

Designed by Leslie Jones, the Greenhithe shopping mall said the space will be more contemporary and will offer an addition two freestanding concessions and another 3,900 sq ft restaurant.

Work started in January and it is expected to be open this autumn.

General manager Robert Goodman said: “The Wintergarden is Bluewater’s front door for many of our guests, and we feel it is now time to give it a new look, by enhancing the offer, the environment and the experience.”

Bluewater said it had a 24 per cent increase in catering sales last December compared with December 2010.The Wintergarden redesign follows the opening of the centre’s Plaza dining area in November.