Centerplate, University Of Florida Chomp Into 2013 With New Stadium Menu

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Another exciting season for the University of Florida Gators means another year of thrilling new stadium menu creations and hospitality innovations for Gator fans, including fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, house-smoked bar-b-que and a new soft-serve ice cream wagon. Centerplate, hospitality partner to top sporting venues, convention centers and cultural attractions in the United States and Europe and proud hospitality partner to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, is once again bringing Gator fans the world-class hospitality they've come to expect on game-day— infused, as always, with local flavors and flair.

New programs designed to provide added value and convenience for Gator fans this upcoming season include:

• A new sandwich station with cafe tables featuring freshly made sandwiches, a fresh squeezed strawberry infused lemonade and a soft serve ice cream wagon.
• Everglades Barbeque featuring house-smoked beef and pork
• New 55 inch TVs bringing live game action to the outer West concourse
• Interactive station featuring a photo booth, face painting and autograph table

"Centerplate is thrilled to bring Gator fans a true taste of Florida, and a world-class hospitality experience, with new menu items and enhanced fan service," said Charlie Maloney, Centerplate's General Manager responsible for the stadium. "We're excited about our new concepts for this football season, including our new Everglades Barbeque featuring in-house smoked beef, pork and our newly renovated service locations."

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Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." for more than 115 million guests each year in over 300 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America and the United Kingdom. Centerplate has provided event hospitality to 30 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 21 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history. Recently, the company was named the fastest growing restaurant/hospitality group in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, and has recently expanded operations in the United Kingdom. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.

SOURCE Centerplate