Centerplate Awarded Contract Extension at McAllen Convention Center

MCALLEN, Texas, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the exclusive hospitality partner for the McAllen Convention Center, has been awarded a contract extension by the City of McAllen. Centerplate, an international leader in hospitality services, combines culinary talent with extensive experience to ensure that every guest at every event is treated to a unique experience. Centerplate's contributions at the McAllen Convention Center have included eye-opening breakfasts to seven-course extravaganzas of food and fun with spectacular catered presentations.

The McAllen Convention Center, which Centerplate assisted in opening in March of 2007, was designed to capture elements of its unique South Texas surroundings, with bi-cultural themes and tropical accents. A major economic engine of the McAllen community, the Convention Center contains 174,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting spaces, exhibit hall area, ballroom and boardrooms, hosts events ranging from art exhibits, music festivals, theatre and concert performances to professional sporting events.

"We're extremely proud of our team's work at the McAllen Convention Center. Our convention center expertise extends from high-end, large-scale banquets to specialty events such as meetings, exhibitions and trade shows," said Centerplate's McAllen General Manager Luke Wooldridge. "Centerplate's ability to offer a complete selection of custom-tailored catering services, for each venue or event, helps make the Convention Center a sought-after venue, and adds tremendous value to the local economy."

Centerplate often builds custom menus designed to enhance the experience of each event, including treasured local flavors, and community favorites. The company caters to specific event, guests and client needs, which in return, results in a superior food experience for all attendees.

"During Centerplate's time at the convention center, they have developed an instinct for understanding the needs and goals of meeting and event planners. We know that if they succeed, the facility succeeds," said Omar Rodriguez, Director of the McAllen Convention Center.

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. The company was recently named the fastest growing restaurant chain in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com

SOURCE Centerplate

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