Kia Center Adds Local Flavor to Food & Beverage Experience This Year
Guests attending events at the renowned arena will enjoy an expanded Orlando Table platform
featuring a star-studded roster of local restaurants, 4(or)7 value menu and new signature
dining experiences crafted exclusively for Kia Center
Orlando Table brings the city’s favorite flavors to Kia Center
Guests looking for a true taste of Orlando need to look no further than Kia Center this year. Four new restaurants representing the city’s diverse culinary scene join returning favorites in serving guests across the main concourse and in multiple locations throughout the venue. Guests can identify these menus by looking for “Certified Local” icons and signage on the concourse and on menus.
- Nauti Lobstah, the award-winning local seafood destination boasting “the biggest lobster roll” in Florida, dishes its impeccably fresh offerings at Kia Center this year. New for 2024-25. Located at Section 104.
- Black Rooster Taqueria, from Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood and recognized by the Michelin Guide among the city’s best restaurants, cooks up a modern take on Mexican cuisine with fresh tacos and a mission to showcase art, sustainability and real ingredients. New for 2024-25. Located at the Orlando Table stand in Section 114.
- Domi Italian Ice celebrates good ice, good work and good company, and now offers its popular and refreshing frozen treats at Kia Center this year. New for 2024-25. Located at Section 104.
- Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream is a woman-owned business handcrafting ice cream of the highest quality, while giving back to the community. New for 2024-25. Located at the Sweets stand in Section 231.
- Pattie Lou’s Donuts is back again with custom-made donuts and a variety of homemade dips and toppings to build your own sweet treat. Located at Section 116.
- JJ’s Fresh from Scratch returns for another year with its fast, fresh, tasty and homemade bowls for fulfilling bites on-the-go. Located at Section 104.
- Gringo’s Locos, a Kia Center staple since 2009, has guests flocking here for tacos that feature freshly prepared sofritos, salsas, marinades and queso. Located at Section 102.
- Crooked Can, the local craft brewery built inside Plant Street Market in Winter Garden, brings an expanded selection of its brews to a new Crooked Can-branded bar on the Threatlocker Club Level and mobile cart near Section 112. Crooked Can favorites, including High Stepper, Florida Sunshine Lager and Florida Sunshine Mango, among others, are also available at the newly opened Tavern on Church and in premium clubs and suites.
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"Because Orlando is increasingly recognized for its foodie culture and distinct flavors, we're elevating the Kia Center guest experience to reflect many of the in-demand local restaurants and beverage vendors that help make this city so exciting," said Orlando Venues Chief Venues Officer Allen Johnson. "We're grateful for the opportunity to introduce countless guests to our amazing homegrown talent while also providing invaluable exposure to these local partners throughout the year."
Kia Center’s local culinary team cooks up elevated chef-crafted fan favorites
Kia Center is thrilled to welcome back Senior Executive Chef Chad-Jan Neuman, whose experience spans acclaimed kitchens across the globe, including casual and fine dining restaurants, as well as major sports and entertainment venues. Chef Neuman and the Kia Center culinary team have curated a selection of new specialty offerings available across Kia Center concourse dining destinations.
- Boom Boom Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded chicken tossed in a house pepper and spice blend and dipped in Kia Center’s own “boom boom” sauce for the perfect kick. Located at the Silver Spark stand in Section 108, Silver Spoon stand in Section 112, and North Club Grill on the Threatlocker Club Level.
· Loaded Churro Bites: Luxurious warm churro bites, dusted with cinnamon sugar. Located at Pinstripes in Section 106, Slam Dunk in Section 115, and the 400 West Church Street stand in Section 212.
· Kingdom Pretzel: Hand-twisted jumbo Bavarian-style pretzel served with grain mustard and beer cheese dipping sauces. Located at the Twisted stand in Section 113.
· Kung Pao Chicken Wings: Crispy wings tossed in homemade sweet and savory hot sauce. Located at Sear & Sizzle and the North Club Grill on the Threatlocker Club Level.
· Carne Asada Waffle Fries: A mouthwatering stack of waffle fries topped with marinated carne asada, queso blanco, pico de gallo and lime crema. Located at the Silver Spark stand in Section 108, Silver Spoon in Section 112, and Sear & Sizzle on the Threatlocker Club Level.
· Pork Chopp’d Sandwich: Sweet and salty smoked pork topped with cucumber slaw on a buttered brioche bun. Located at Pinstripes in Section 106 and Slam Dunk in Section 115.
4(or)7 menu offers fan favorites at affordable pricing
New this year, Kia Center unveils its 4(or)7 Menu, a nod to Orlando’s 407 area code. The menu features $4 or $7 prices on fan favorite offerings, including $4 soda cans, $4 popcorn, $7 domestic beer, and $7 hot dogs across all concourse grab-n-go locations (Sections 105, Beverage Express - 107, 112, 211 & 221).
Tavern on Church offers sports bar-meets-upscale bistro vibes before, during and after events
Located along historic Church Street, directly adjacent to the arena’s main entrance, this new restaurant features signature smashburgers, brisket nachos, fish tacos and a selection of sports bar favorites. The chef-crafted menu will expand throughout the year, from bao buns and crab cakes to fresh pita and skewers. Guests can enjoy Tavern on Church’s cozy indoor and outdoor patio seating with or without tickets.
HOSPITALITY BY THE NUMBERS
- 500 Levy hospitality team members serve guests on event nights
- 14 local non-profit groups will raise more than $1 million through volunteer efforts in food and beverage operations this year
- Guests will order more than 75,000 hot dogs throughout the year
About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Levy has twice been named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine, and has been honored by Forbes as a Best Large Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for Women. Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters and music festivals, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. For more, visitLevyRestaurants.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.
About Kia Center
Kia Center, owned and operated by the City of Orlando on behalf of the Central Florida community, hosts games, concerts, family shows and major national events. Since opening in the fall of 2010, the arena has created more than 4,070 jobs, welcomed over 18 million guests, hosted over 3,000 events and generated a $6.5 billion economic output. The Orlando Magic served as the developer and the facility was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando. The 875,000-square-foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design with unmatched technology and multiple premium amenities available to all guests. Kia Center was honored with the International Association of Venue Managers' Venue Excellence Award, a distinction bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assembly venues. Additionally, the arena has earned numerous awards, which most notably includes TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award and was named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about the Kia Center, visit KiaCenter.com.
