Charing Cross railway station
The first shop was opened in October 1996 in Villiers Street, London, next to Charing Cross railway station. Founded and run by couple Niall and Faith MacArthur, the company is similar to Pret a Manger insofar as all the produce is freshly made, although it operates from a centralised production facility. The style of Eat outlets was designed by David Collins who also designed the look of Café Rouge.