Centerplate and Indianapolis Colts Kick Off Hospitality Plans for 2012-2013 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the leading event hospitality provider to the National Football League and proud hospitality partner to the Indianapolis Colts, unveiled today a series of new hospitality programs 2012-2013 NFL season. Building on a tradition of world-class hospitality at Lucas Oil Stadium, including last year's highly successful Super Bowl XLVI, Colts fans can expect an incredible game day experience that embraces the unique spirit of Indiana hospitality, local fan favorites, as well as regional flavors.

Centerplate's new list of delectable classics includes:

• Grilled Steak Sandwiches - served on a Hoagie with Tomato, Onion, Lettuce & Horseradish Sauce, accompanied by Home-style Chips
• Reuben Sandwich - standard Corn Beef Reuben, accompanied by Home-style Chips
• Turkey Panini Sandwich - accompanied by Home-style Chips
• Trio Sliders - Home-style Pot Roast, Buffalo Chicken & Barbeque Pork Sliders, accompanied by Home-style Chips and Pickle, served in the Club Lounges
• Blue Bell Ice Cream - partnership with the Colts Ice Cream Sponsor
• Gluten Free Stir Fry stations

"At Lucas Oil Stadium, our goal is to provide every fan an extraordinary game-day experience," said John Stockholm, Centerplate's General Manager. "We want to create a fan experience for them with not only incredible food, but one that also embraces the unique spirit, flair and flavors of Indiana."

Additionally, Centerplate is introducing a new program in stadium suites called Chef Naturals. This new program features seven tasty dishes, some sports classics, and some soon to be favorites, all featuring naturally sourced ingredients including: wild white shrimp served with a spicy cocktail sauce and lemon and lime wedges, all meat frankfurters with caraway seed Riesling sauerkraut, tomato fondue, and natural potato rolls and Flourless Chocolate Cake with chipotle spiked natural Mexican cocoa ganache and fresh strawberries among others.

Colts fans will also enjoy Centerplate's new fan appreciation program, the "Victory Select" menu, featuring fan-friendly stadium favorites at fan-friendly value pricing. Making it easier then ever to find these fan-friendly items, the Victory Select menu will be offered at virtually all general fare locations. Fans can learn more about the menu items on large graphical menu boards installed this season to showcase Victory Select. Also on the menu for health conscious fans is Centerplate's SnackSmart collection – two assortments of healthier for you snacks, including many gluten-free options.

About Centerplate

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in over 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America – annually serving over 100 million guests. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. Last year, the company was named the fastest growing restaurant/ hospitality group in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com

SOURCE Centerplate