More than ever it is important that we support local independent food entrepreneurs. That is why KeyBank, Pacers Sports & Entertainment & Levy have partnered with local chefs who are part of the eclectic culinary experience that makes Indianapolis a national food hub!
During select games of the 2023-24 Pacers season, guest chefs will showcase their signature dishes at The Kitchen stand located on the Main Concourse of Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Section 17). Fans will have the opportunity to experience Indy’s amazing local food cultures and flavors!
Applications for the 2023-24 KeyBank Guest Chef Program are now closed. Check back next season!
2022-23 Featured Chefs:
Chef Carla Daniels - Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill
Chef Carla Daniels
- Restaurant: Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill @ City Market and The Amp at 16 Tech
- Social Media: FB: Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill, IG: @mamboscheesesteakgrill
- Website: https://www.mamboscheesesteakgrill.com/
Chef Natasha Bledsoe - Tastys by Tasha
Chef Natasha Bledsoe
- Restaurant: Tastys by Tasha
- Social Media: FB: Tastys by Tasha, IG: @tastysbytasha
- Email: tastysbytasha@gmail.com
Chef Deja Austin - Deja'Vu Kitchen
Chef Deja Austin
- Restaurant: Deja'Vu Kitchen
- Social Media: FB: Deja'Vu Kitchen, IG: @dejavu_kitchen_
- Website: https://dejavukitchen.org/
- Signature Dish:
- Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Cajun Alfredo Penne with Chicken, Shrimp, and Turkey Sausage
Chef Juszina Maria - Classy Diva Catering & Gourmet Meal Prep
Chef Juszina Maria
- Restaurant: Classy Diva Catering & Gourmet Meal Prep
- Social Media: FB: Chef Juszina Maria, IG: @chefjuszinamaria
- Website: https://www.chefjuszinamaria.com/
- Signature Dish:
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumstick Bowl
- Philly Cheesesteak Bowl
Chef Gibson - Gip Got Tips
Chef Gibson
- Restaurant: Gip Got Tips BBQ Co.
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2073 N Emerson
Indianapolis, IN 46218
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Curbside pickup only: 317-258-1447
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- Social Media: FB: @GipGotTips, IG: @GipGotTips
- Signature Dish:
- Hand-sliced Rib Tips
- Smoked Chicken Salad
Chef Geldar Jeanbaptiste - Samosa N Sauce
Chef Geldar Jeanbaptiste
- Restaurant: Samosa N Sauce
- Social Media: FB: @samosansauce, IG: @samosansauce
- Signature Dish:
- Jerk Chicken Samosas
- Beef Samosas
- Mild Kijani or Spicy Bongo Sauce
Chef Dale Gant - Chef Dale's Kitchen
Chef Dale Gant
- Restaurant: Chef Dale's Kitchen
- Social Media: FB: Chef Dales Kitchen, IG: chef_dales_kitchen
- Website: funnel.frenzy.llc.square.site
- Signature Dish:
- Smoked Turkey Leg
- Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
- BBQ Baked Beans
Chef Lance George - Comdia
Chef Lance George
- Restaurant: Comida @ The Amp at 16 Tech
- Social Media: FB: IndyComida, IG: @ComidaIndy
- Website: ComidaIndy.onuniverse.com
- Signature Dish:
- Korean Bulgogi Beef Tacos
- General Tso Chicken Tacos
Chefs Juanita & Tony Coleman - J & J A Taste of Home Catering
Chefs Juanita & Tony Coleman
- Restaurant: J & J A Taste of Home Catering
- Social Media: FB: J & J A Taste Of Home Catering & Food Truck, IG: @atasteofhomecatering
- Signature Dish:
- Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
- Mac Piggy Egg Rolls
Chef Tasha Claytor - TStreet Eatz
Chef Tasha Claytor
- Restaurant: TStreet Eatz
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222 E Market St. Indianapolis Indiana 46204
Inside of City Market Downtown Indianapolis
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- Social Media: FB: @tstreeteatzindy, IG: @tstreeteatzindy
- Signature Dish:
- Grilled Chicken Alfredo
- Nola's Cajun Pasta
- Southern Banana Pudding
Chef Vikki Massie - Savory Catering
Chef Vikki Massie
- Restaurant: Savory Catering
- 317.809.0838- Catering Inquiries
- 317.698.9585- D’ssert Inquiries
- Social Media: IG: @savorycateringllc and @dssert_and_co
- Signature Dish:
- Short Rib Poutine
- Maple Bourbon Bacon Sticks
- Lemon Pepper & Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Chef Phillip Guy - Guy's Cooking Creation
Chef Phillip Guy
- Restaurant: Guy's Cooking Creation
- Social Media: FB: Guy's Cooking Creation, IG: @guyscookingcreation
- Signature Dish:
- Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Vegetable Skewers
- House Smoked Rib Tips
- All dishes are served with your choice of sauce: Sweet & Spicy, Indiana Heat, Fire Garlic Vinegar Hot Sauce, Curry
Chef Kenneth Hardiman Jr. - Forked Up Catering
Chef Kenneth Hardiman Jr.
- Restaurant: Forked Up Catering
- Social Media: FB: @forkedupcatering, IG: @forkedupcatering
- Signature Dish:
- Chicken Tikka Taco
- Shrimp & Grits
- Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas in Coconut Curry
2021-22 Featured Chefs:
Chef Gibson - Gip Got Tips
Chef Gibson
- Restaurant: Gip Got Tips BBQ Co.
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2073 N Emerson
Indianapolis, IN 46218
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Curbside pickup only: 317-258-1447
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- Social Media: FB: @GipGotTips, IG: @GipGotTips
- Signature dish:
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Smoked Chicken Salad Croissant with lettuce, tomato and American cheese, served with kettle chips
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Signature Hand Sliced Rib Tips served over white bread with coleslaw and sweet BBQ sauce on the side.
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Chef Monique & Chef Kara - Taste of Innova
Chef Monique & Chef Kara
- Restaurant: Taste of Innova Wings + Greens
- Website: tasteofinnova.com
- Social Media:
- FB: Taste of Innova Wings + Greens
- IG: @tasteofinnova
- TW: @TasteofInnova
- Website : tasteofinnova.com
- Signature dish:
- Menu Items: Innova Traditional Wings / Sweet Heat / African Pepper + Zest / Innova Greens with Smoked Turkey
Chef Que - The Missing Brick
- Restaurant: The Missing Brick
- Social Media: FB & IG @TheMissingBrickIndy
- Signature dish:
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OG - meat lovers pizza wtih pepperoni,Italian Sausage,spicy sausage,bacon and ham
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The Hippie - veggie pizza with mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, black olives and banana peppers.
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The Swisher Sweet - bbq pizza with grilled chicken, bacon and red onions.
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Chef Monica - Ummi's Table
- Restaurant: Ummi's Table
- Social Media: FB @Ummi's Table, IG: @UmmisTable
- Signature dish:
- Jumbo Roasted Chicken Wings
- Sweet Potato Waffles drizzled with Spicy Maple Glaze and Scallions
Chef Chris Mitchell - Just Like Sunday
- Restaurant: Just Like Sunday Food Service &. Catering
- Social Media: IG @justlikesunday
- Signature dishes:
- The Loaded Jerk Fry - french fries, nacho cheese, jerk chicken, ranch, jerk sauce, green onions
- Jerk Taco - flour tortillas, jerk chicken, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, mango pico, drizzle of ranch, drizzle of jerk sauce and a lime
Chef Terry Anthony - The Block
- Restaurant: The Block Bistro & Grill
- Social Media: IG @blockbistro, TW @theblockbistro, FB @theblockbistro
- Signature dish:
- Boomerang Wings - Jumbo wings glazed in your choice of signature sauces