Cleveland Browns Partner with Aramark to Create Hospitality Group

June 25, 2012

The Cleveland Browns today announced a partnership with ARAMARK to provide premium dining services at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Together, allergy | the Browns and ARAMARK have launched Cleveland Browns Hospitality Group, a partnership designed to transform the premium dining experience at Cleveland Browns Stadium on game days and for non-game day special events. Cleveland Browns Hospitality Group will offer a unique culinary and hospitality experience for fans on the club and luxury suite levels of Cleveland Browns Stadium and to those who are enjoying catered events in the venue on non-game days.

The hallmark of Cleveland Browns Hospitality Group will be to combine Northeast Ohioans passion for football with food. As part of today’s announcement, the Browns and ARAMARK unveiled plans to feature award-winning concepts and favorite recipes from Cleveland’s own nationally renowned culinary stars and local restaurateurs Michael Symon, Rocco Whalen and Jonathon Sawyer.

Using culinary insights and leveraging existing working relationships with Symon, Whalen and Sawyer, ARAMARK will redesign the menu and upgrade dining amenities, highlighted by the distinctive tastes of Cleveland and its trendiest restaurants, to enhance the experience of club and suite guests and patrons. Cleveland Browns Hospitality Group will also oversee catering for special events during non-game days, including private and corporate events, weddings, proms and more.

“ARAMARK’s track record for innovation and outstanding service is second to none,” said Browns President Mike Holmgren. “We are particularly excited to have chefs Symon, Whalen and Sawyer become part of the experience at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Based on what our fans have told us, we believe these changes will be a big success.”

“We’re excited to partner with the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland Browns Hospitality Group will further position Cleveland Browns Stadium as a premier destination on game days and for special events,” said Marc Bruno, President, ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment. “Our collaboration with this trio of acclaimed culinarians and the Cleveland Browns will make the stadium’s club and suites the place to be during Browns’ home games.”