Centerplate Introduces Experience Enhancements for Fans of Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Centerplate, the leading hospitality partner to North America's premier sports stadiums, convention centers and entertainment venues, including the Wake Forest University, announced a series of new menu concepts, service improvements and special fan promotions for the 2011 Demon Deacons season.

"The Centerplate team has made a number of enhancements to our service offerings over the off-season," said Keith Lane, Centerplate's General Manager. "We are excited for fans to enjoy these new options along with their traditional favorites."

Menu Highlights

Fans will have several new and signature menu items to enjoy this season including:

Chicken Salad-  Fresh local lettuce topped with freshly grilled chicken, cheese and vegetables with a selection of gluten free dressings including, Italian, Caesar and Ranch

Tornados- A Tex-Mex twister of a zesty combination of Jack cheese, peppers, smoky white chicken, spinach, red bell pepper, corn and black beans in a seasoned crust

Deacon Dog- A quarter pound all beef Hot Dog served on a sub roll with chili and cheese

Kids Healthy choices- 100% juice – juice boxes, Apple slices and Raisins

Carolina Pulled Pork- Hickory-smoked- Pulled pork served on a bun with the option of Cole slaw

Fan Appreciation and Special Promotions

Centerplate has added credit card machines throughout the stadium to enhance fan convenience and will speed service for fans. All concession stands near the student seating areas also accept the Deacon Onecard. Centerplate has also developed an enhanced dining map in collaboration with the University to make the map more user friendly.

Guest Services Enhancements

In addition, to complement its culinary offerings, Wake Forest and Centerplate have also initiated a series of enhancements to their service training and experience assurance initiatives. Centerplate's training program is based on a series of training sessions that provides our service team the foundation to succeed. In addition to functional training, the program includes a significant focus on food safety, and the principles and behaviors of gracious guest service for a better fan experience.

Centerplate serves as hospitality partner to 24 premier colleges and universities including the University of Notre Dame, the University of Alabama, and the University of Kansas.

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, 12 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 hospitality group in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com

SOURCE Centerplate

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