STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At this year's Super Bowl the exciting action wasn't only on the field, it was also in the kitchen.
Stamford, Connecticut-based Centerplate, the caterer for Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium, created a portfolio of culinary options that reflected the unique flavors of the Southwest, provided a number of natural and organic dishes, and delivered numerous innovative and freshly- prepared items developed especially for the big game.
The company's 2,000 on-the-ground employees served well over 300,000 meals during Super Bowl week. Even the traditional favorites received the special touch of a chef: the hand-tossed, brick oven-baked pizza; organic, hormone- free sausages; and chipotle honey chicken wings were just a few examples of the delicious fare. But perhaps more interesting were the servings that featured the flavors of the Southwest created especially for the game: the dark chocolate and fresh berry taco, the cabernet ancho chili braised short ribs, and the fresh pomegranate juice margaritas.
"The Super Bowl experience we delivered is emblematic of our approach to integrate our hospitality services in ways that enhance the entertainment value of each event we cater," said Janet Steinmayer, president and chief executive officer of Centerplate.
Suite holders (called loft holders at the University of Phoenix Stadium) were treated to four courses of regional specialties featuring fresh ingredients from local farms, according to Brett Lewis, corporate chef for Centerplate. Guests enjoyed dishes like a Tomato Caprese Salad featuring fresh heirloom tomatoes from Sunizona Farms and Chorizo Chili using a local microbrew, Cave Creek Chili Beer.
Centerplate boasts deep culinary, service and big-game experience given its partnerships with 11 NFL teams and its role in serving fans at 5 of the last 10 Super Bowls.
About Centerplate
Centerplate crafts and delivers extraordinary guest experiences in about 130 prominent sports, entertainment and convention venues across North America. Centerplate has provided its services to many high profile events including 24 World Series games, 9 U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 11 Super Bowls, 9 NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Tournaments and 14 World Cup Soccer games. Visit the company online at http://www.centerplate.com/.
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