KeyBank Guest Chef Program to heat up Pacers season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct 14 // 2025

Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Levy Restaurants and KeyBank are once again bringing the heat and hometown flavor back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the return of the KeyBank Guest Chef Program for the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers season.

“We’re excited to welcome another incredible lineup of local chefs to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season,” said PS&E Senior Vice President of Facility Operations Andy Arnold. “The KeyBank Guest Chef Program has become a fan favorite, adding a unique taste of Indianapolis to every game. With the continued support of Levy and KeyBank, we’re proud to showcase our city’s culinary talent.” This fan-favorite culinary collaboration is entering its fifth year and will feature eight local chefs who will serve up their signature dishes on game nights and special events:

  • Chef Aries Crowell, The Zodiac Chef;
  • Chefs Bhavna Thapar & Neeti Chaudhri, The Little India Restaurant;
  • Chef Larry Curd, Golden Spatula;
  • Chef LaToya Williams, The Grub House;
  • Chef LaQuisha Jackson, Soulful Kitchen;
  • Chef Natasha Williams, The Coney Lady;
  • Chef Tasha Page, GALS; and
  • Chef Tyler Williams, The Cooking Besties.

“KeyBank is honored to continue supporting the Guest Chef program, a powerful celebration of local culinary talent and community spirit,” said Juan Gonzalez, KeyBank’s Central Indiana Market President. “This initiative not only highlights the creativity of small business owners but also strengthens the cultural fabric of our neighborhoods. It reflects our deep commitment to investing in the people and places that make our communities thrive. We’re proud to help bring these chefs’ stories and flavors to Pacers fans, and to champion the impact they have beyond the kitchen.”

All season long, fans can check out the rotating guest chefs at The Kitchen stand, located on the Main Concourse near Section 17. The first regular season Pacers game is Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. against the Oklahoma City Thunder. For more information about tickets, visit Pacers.com. During the 2024-25 season, guest chefs served over 7,000 items to fans across 40 regular season Pacers games and 11 playoff games, including the NBA Finals. The KeyBank Guest Chef Program is facilitated by Fieldhouse Food Co., a partnership between PS&E and Levy that oversees all food and beverage experiences at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. To learn more about the program and its participants, CLICK HERE.