Aramark Sports + Entertainment is preparing to welcome fans at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums with a new lineup of taste-making culinary creations and collaborations.
With a mission to create unforgettable moments for guests – whether they’re visiting a stadium for the first time or have been lifelong baseball fans – the catering and facility services provider continues to redefine the game day experience.
“Coming off a thrilling 2022 MLB season for Aramark Sports + Entertainment, we can’t wait to be immersed once again in the sights, sounds, and tastes of baseball,” explains Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “Our teams have been working through the offseason to develop menu creations and venue advancements that will deliver the memorable gameday experiences that fans have come to expect, and we look forward to showcasing everything new that we have to offer.”
For the 2023 baseball season, Aramark and its partners at Citi Field, Citizens Bank Park, Coors Field, Fenway Park, Kauffman Stadium, Minute Maid Park, PNC Park, Rogers Centre, and Oakland Coliseum will debut various new concessions stands and chef collaborations, elevated takes on classic stadium eats, decadent desserts, and signature cocktails and beverages.
Additionally, Seasons Inning Stretch (#SeasonsInningStretch) will be a limited-time, seasonally inspired food and beverage program that will bring new dishes to ballpark menus in the spring, summer, and fall.
In the spring, venues will showcase fragrant and light ingredients, while the summer months will highlight classics concessions with a refreshing twist.
And, as the baseball season comes to an end, warm, fall-flavor profiles will take center field.
Seasons Inning Stretch
The following culinary creations will be available to mark the start of the spring season:
NEW CONCESSIONS AND CHEF COLLABORATIONS
The home of the New York Mets will also expand its partnership with local establishments Pig Beach (Section 135) and Jacob’s Pickles (Sections 119, 337), while a “Taste of Queens” Cart will feature revolving local eateries throughout the season including Tang Korean Cuisine, Fresco’s Grand Cantina, and The Nourish Spot.
Citi Field’s Promenade Club will also bring tastes from New York restaurants Takumi Taco, Empanada Mama, Emma’s Torch, and others.-item wp:list-item
Named after 2008 World Series Champion Charlie Manuel, this new area will feature classic, Philly-style cheesesteaks on a freshly baked Liscio’s Bakery seeded roll served with Herr’s kettle chips. (Section 109)-item wp:list-item
Additionally, Mustache Pretzel is bringing its hand-rolled and scratch-baked original mustache-shaped pretzels to concessions locations within the stadium.-item wp:list-item
CLASSIC BALLPARK EATS – Burgers, Dogs, Sandwiches, Fries and More!
Served with a side of fries. (Sections 108, 120, 133 – Ballpark Burghers)-item wp:list-item
SWEET TREATS
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Aramark and its nine MLB partners will also unveil brand-new technology upgrades:
SELF-ORDER TECHNOLOGY
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Self-Checkout:
These technologies will be offered at PNC Park in a Mashgin-powered market and Fan Favorite Express locations (Section 106 and 128) andWalk Thru Bru beverage concept (Sections 112, 125).-item wp:list-item
Autonomous Market:
By automatically tallying items shoppers take off shelves, payment is processed when they exit, enabling fans to avoid waiting in line.-item wp:list-item
Fans at PNC Park will see this technology at the Pops Plaza (Section 130), which will be fully re-imagined with a walkthrough beer market and full bar. Fenway Park will also offer kiosk ordering to Fenway Favorites behind home plate with Tapin2 kiosks that provide a digital interface of menus and self-checkout at the tap of a finger.-item
