Syracuse Chiefs select Ovations Food Services to provide concession and catering services at Alliance Bank Stadium
A subsidiary of the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor, Ovations Food Services operates more than 120 venues through the United States and Canada, serving over 9 million customers. The company is known for their Everything's Fresh™ program, which ensures high-quality, prepared-on-demand fare featuring regionally-sourced, organic and sustainable products. Recognized for their attention to outstanding quality service, the Syracuse Chiefs join Ovations client list which includes some of the biggest names in the convention and cultural attractions, fairs and entertainment and sports industries across North America.
The Syracuse Chiefs selected Ovations Food Services because the company shares the Team's values of extraordinary customer service, good stewardship of public resources, sharing with the community and preserving the environment.
"We are looking forward to working with Ovations to enhance the fan experience at Alliance Bank Stadium," said Chiefs General Manager John Simone. "Chiefs fans are sure to enjoy the expanded food offerings and the Everything's Fresh™ approach that Ovations will bring to the ballpark."
Ovations will begin operations on Opening Day of the 2012 season. Renovations to existing concessions include several Ovations custom-branded concepts adding variety and excitement while featuring regional specialties and local flavors. Capital improvements to the existing food service facilities will support Ovations' introduction of Grilled Angus Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tender Baskets, Philly Cheesesteaks, among others, as well as on-site catering operations. Ovations is proud to partner with the Syracuse Chiefs' ongoing marketing efforts to build on its' great baseball legacy and promote exciting special events enjoyed by the whole family.
"Ovations is extremely excited to have been chosen as a strategic partner by the Syracuse Chiefs. We're honored to participate in the historic tradition of the Chiefs and bring our fresh style of culinary service to Chiefs' fans," said Todd Wickner Ovations Chief Operating Officer. "We know everyone will enjoy our exciting new menus built from the freshest products and delivered with a smile!"
The Chiefs will open the regular season on Thursday, April 5 at Alliance Bank Stadium against the Rochester Red Wings. Tickets for Opening Day can be purchased online at SyracuseChiefs.com or by calling 315-474-7833 beginning at 10:00am on Monday, March 5. The ticket office will open for walk-up sales for Opening Day on Saturday, March 17 at 10:00am.
About Ovations Food Services, Inc.
Ranked as one of the top ten US food service companies nationally, Ovations Food Services provides creative solutions, delivers fresh experiences to fans and guests alike with exceptional service in public assembly, sports and entertainment facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Ovations specializes in services for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, fairgrounds, expo-centers, motorsports, casinos, performing arts centers and amphitheaters. Considered by many as the best managed and most innovative food service company in the industry, Ovations' results oriented senior management team has extensive experience in managing some of the nation's most preeminent convention and sports entertainment centers throughout the United States and Canada. Visit www.ovationsfoodservices.com for more information.
Comcast-Spectacor (comcast-spectacor.com) is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company which owns the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), the home arena for the Flyers: the Wells Fargo Center, and four Flyers Skate Zone community ice skating and hockey rinks. In addition, Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field with more than 100 facilities throughout the United States and Canada; Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage service provider; New Era Tickets, a ticketing and marketing company for public assembly facilities; Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company; FanOne, a digital fan marketing company; and Paciolan, the leading provider of venue enablement, ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions.