SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the leading hospitality partner to North America's premier sports, entertainment and convention venues, announced today its selection as the University of Notre Dame's new hospitality provider for all of its athletic facilities. Following a competitive bidding process, Centerplate has been awarded a long-term contract to provide food and beverage services for fans of the Fighting Irish at all of the University's sports venues including Notre Dame Stadium, the school's 80,000-seat football stadium, the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, home to Notre Dame's basketball and volleyball teams and the soon-to-open Compton Family Center ice arena, the new home of Notre Dame hockey.
"We were looking for an organization with the talent, experience and insights to help us elevate the Notre Dame fan experience," noted John Affleck-Graves, the University's Executive Vice President. "We were very impressed by the Centerplate team. They have a track-record of success in collegiate and professional venues, and presented a thoughtful plan to provide an unparalleled hospitality experience for our fans."
As part of its winning strategy, Centerplate developed a proposal to upgrade service areas, introduce new menu concepts, and provide added value and convenience for Notre Dame fans.
"We are thrilled and honored to have been chosen to serve the students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans of the University of Notre Dame," said Greg Fender, Senior Vice President of Centerplate with executive responsibility for the new partnership. "We are eager to partner with the University and its dedicated volunteer groups to deliver extraordinary fan experiences."
With the addition of Notre Dame, Centerplate serves as hospitality partner to 24 premier college and universities. This announcement follows other long-term collegiate contract awards for Centerplate including the University of Alabama, the University of Kansas, and the KFC Yum! Center, the new home for University of Louisville basketball.
About Centerplate:
Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in 250 prominent sports, entertainment and convention venues across North America. Centerplate has provided services to 11 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Art Basel Miami Beach, 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration.Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.
SOURCE Centerplate
