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 Pacers games and select events of the 2024-25 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!
2024-25 Pacers Featured Chefs:
Chef Marlon Llewellyn - Scotchy Jamaican Grill
Chef Marlon Llewellyn
Chef Mycoe Andrews - Spice Grille
Chef Christian Manansala - Pinoy Garden Café
Chef Christian Manansala
- Restaurant: Pinoy Garden Café
- Social Media: Instagram
- Featured Games: December 8, 14, 26, January 4, 8
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Tasha Claytor - T Street Eatz
Chef Tasha Claytor
- Restaurant: T Street Eatz
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 456 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Featured Games: January 10, 14, 18, 29, February 1, 11
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Brady Foster - Foster's Cafe and Catering
Chef Brady Foster
- Restaurant: Foster's Cafe and Catering
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 9301 E 59th St, Indianapolis, IN 46216
- Featured Games: February 20, 23, 24, 26, March 2
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Juszina Maria - Juszina Maria's Catering Studio
Chef Juszina Maria
- Restaurant: Juszina Maria's Catering Studio
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 2442 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Featured Games: March 4, plus the B1G Women's Tournament March 5-9
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Adrian Samano - Samano's Mexican Food
Chef Adrian Samano
- Restaurant: Samano's Mexican Food
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 14126 Bergen Blvd # 103, Noblesville, IN 46060
- Featured Games: March 19, 20, 22, 24, 26
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Darryl Howard - T'Days Jerk
Chef Darryl Howard
- Restaurant: T'Days Jerk
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Featured Games: March 31, April 2, 4, 8, 10, 11
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
2024 Fever Featured Chefs:
Chef Michael McFarland - Smokin’ Barrel Barbeque
Chef Michael McFarland
- Restaurant: Smokin' Barrel Barbeque
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 2316 S German Church Rd
- Featured Games: May 16, 20
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming soon!
Chef Turon Cummings - Soul Kantina
Chef Turon Cummings
- Restaurant: Soul Kantina + The Bull Grill
- Social Media: Soul Kantina Facebook | Soul Kantina Instagram | The Bull Grill Facebook | The Bull Grill Instagram
- Location: The AMP @ 16 Tech - 1220 Waterway Blvd
- Featured Games: June 13, 19
- Signature Dishes:
- Bull Burger
- Smash Burger Fries
- Strawberry or Blueberry Lemonade
2023-24 Pacers Featured Chefs:
Chef Monica Douglas - Ummi's Table
Chef Monica Douglas
- Restaurant: Ummi's Table
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Featured Games: May 10, 12
- Signature Dishes:
- Coming Soon!
Chef Carmen - Tortilla Mexican Food
Chef Carmen Jimenez
- Restaurant: Tortilla Mexican Food
- Social Media: Instagram
- Featured Games: March 7, 13, 16, 18, April 26 + 28, May 2
- Signature Dishes:
- Steak Tacos
- Chicken Tacos
Chef Michael McFarland - Smokin’ Barrel Barbeque
Chef Michael McFarland
- Restaurant: Smokin' Barrel Barbeque
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Location: 2316 S German Church Rd
- Featured Games: March 29, April 1, plus NCAA Men's March Madness First and Second Rounds on March 22 & 24
- Signature Dishes:
- Smoked beef brisket tacos
- Loaded brisket spud
Chef Shawn Bartlett - Kitchen Ego Catering
Chef Shawn Bartlett
- Restaurant: Kitchen Ego Catering
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Featured Games: February 22, 25, 26, 28
- Signature Dishes:
- Big Ego Quesadilla
- Notorious PIG Sliders
Chef Aries Crowell - The Zodiac Chef
Chef Eric Bankhead Jr – CookedByEj
Chef Turon Cummings - Soul Kantina
Chef Turon Cummings
- Restaurant: Soul Kantina + The Bull Grill
- Social Media: Soul Kantina Facebook | Soul Kantina Instagram | The Bull Grill Facebook | The Bull Grill Instagram
- Location: The AMP @ 16 Tech - 1220 Waterway Blvd
- Featured Games: January 3, 5, 6, 8
- Signature Dishes:
- Chicago style hot dog
- Maxwell St. Polish Sausage
- Classic Italian Beef
Chef Pierre Blais - EZ Taste
Chef Pierre Blais
- Restaurant: EZ Taste
- Featured Games: December 30
- Location: 1545 N Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46219
- Signature Dishes:
- Soup Jaoumou: traditional Haitian soup with beef, squash, and pasta
- Fritay: traditional platter of taro fritters, fried pork & plantains
- Classic Haitian Rice and Beans: with chicken, plantains, and spicy slaw
Chef Ron Gilmore - 1313 Eatery
Chef Karyn Lander - Purely Joy LLC
Chef Karyn Lander
- Restaurant: Purely Joy LLC
- Social Media: Instagram
- Location: Coffee shop at Indy's Kitchen - 2442 Central Ave
- Featured Games: November 19, 22, 24, 26, and KISS on November 25
- Signature Dish:
- Signature Dirty Rice topped with choice of Chimichurri Steak Bites, Sweet Chili Chicken, Bang Bang Shrimp and served with Brown Butter Cornbread
Chef Brittany Moore - KRAB HEAD
Chef Brittany Moore
- Restaurant: KRAB HEAD
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Featured Games: November 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, plus P!NK on November 7
- Signature Dishes:
- Veggie Gumbo
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Shrimp
- Signature Shrimp Boil: Poached Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn and Spicy Sausage tosssed with Herb Butter or Spicy Herb Butter
Chef Myka Gurvitz - Eve's Garden Deli
Chef Myka Gurvitz
- Restaurant: Eve's Garden Deli
- Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | X
- Location: 6310 Oaklandon Rd
- Featured Games: October 16, 20, 25, 30
- Signature Dishes:
- Dejhan's "Silly" Potato - Jumbo baked potato loaded with chicken, spinach, fried egg, tomato, onions, Eve's sauce, and sour cream.
- Mykail's Turkey Sandwich - Shaved turkey, gouda cheese, Eve's sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a Hawaiian bun
2022-23 Pacers 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 Pacers 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