Centerplate Showcases the Flavors of the Carolinas for the NHL All Star Game Festivities

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the largest hospitality partner to North America's premier sports stadiums, convention centers and entertainment venues will play hospitality host to the 2011 NHL All-Star Celebration. In conjunction with the 58th NHL All-Star, the celebration features three days of live music, interactive exhibits and activities. A live performance by 3 Doors Down, chances to test hockey skills and a world of great food, surprises and NHL hockey history.

Centerplate is certainly no stranger to the NHL or world-class events, serving as hospitality partner to the New Jersey Devils and 12 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls.

Centerplate will also be the exclusive caterer for the, NHL All-Star VIP Party on January 29, the gala event will host players, key sponsors, team owners and other key league stakeholders.

Led by Chef Don Burchell, Centerplate's culinary team has crafted a menu specifically for the event, celebrating the culture and cuisine of the Carolinas. Notable offerings include:

• Barbecue Stuffed Hush Puppy

With a Barbeque Sauce Infuser

• North Carolina Cravings

Fresh Crudite and Local Artisan Bread Displayed with Pimento Cheese Dip, Green Tomato Chow-Chow, White Bean & Sweet Potato Spread

• Low Country Shrimp and Grits

Garlic Sauteed Shrimp, Sharp Cheddar Grits and Peppered Sausage Sauce

• Carolina Confections

Banana Pudding, Strawberry Mousse, Chocolate Cream Shooters, Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes, Cheerwine Cupcakes and Sweet Potato Pie Bites

This year, to complement its culinary offerings, the company has also initiated a series of enhancements to its service training and experience assurance initiatives. Centerplate's training program, which has been completely revamped and launched as Centerplate University for this year, 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, responsible service of alcohol, and the principles and behaviors of gracious guest service for a better guest experience.

"We are thrilled to help host the NHL and its fans," said Kyle Kandel, Centerplate's Senior Vice President responsible for the event. "Our hospitality and nouveau Southern dishes will provide an extraordinary experience for these important guests."

2010 proved to be one of the company's strongest ever in new business development and client retention in its eighty-year history. Centerplate added the addition of several new client-partners. These included the Woodruff Arts Center, one of the nation's most prestigious art centers, in Atlanta, Georgia, the Cobo Center, the storied 2.4 million square foot facility in the heart of downtown Detroit, and the Scotiabank Convention and Civic Centre, a new convention facility opening in April, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. 

About Centerplate:

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in 250 prominent sports, entertainment and convention venues across North America. Centerplate has provided services to 12 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Art Basel Miami Beach, 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.

SOURCE Centerplate

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