Flavors of New Orleans: Sodexo Live! Unveils Super Bowl Menu With Local Taste
As the excitement builds in anticipation of Super Bowl LIX, the stage is set not only for a thrilling football matchup but also for an extraordinary culinary experience. Sodexo Live!, the global leader in hospitality at some of the world’s most renowned venues, is teaming up with the iconic Caesars Superdome to deliver a taste of New Orleans like never before.
With a rich history of over 16 Super Bowl collaborations, Sodexo Live! is preparing to bring an unforgettable dining experience to over 62,000 fans who will flock to the stadium for the big game. Their commitment to excellence is evident in the carefully curated menu, which reflects the vibrant and diverse flavors of New Orleans and the greater Louisiana region.
The carefully designed Super Bowl LIX menu promises to showcase the best of the Crescent City’s renowned culinary traditions, mixing classic dishes with inventive twists to surprise and delight attendees. As part of this extraordinary experience, fans can indulge in a variety of dishes and beverages, all meticulously crafted by Sodexo Live! and its dedicated team. Featured menu items include:
Lobster Karaage Sandwich: A mouthwatering combination of panko-coated, butterflied lobster tail drizzled with lemon pepper sauce, fresh butter lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce, all sandwiched between a branded brioche bun. This dish blends the delicate flavors of lobster with a crispy crunch, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Surf & Turf Po’ Boy: A celebration of Louisiana’s surf and turf, this sandwich features smoked short rib, crispy fried shrimp, and creamy mornay sauce, complemented Flavors of New Orleans: Sodexo Live! Unveils Super Bowl Menu With Local Taste by tangy remoulade, tomatoes, and lettuce, all served on the beloved Leidenheimer bread. A Southern classic, this po’ boy is an elevated take on a New Orleans favorite.
Elevated Seafood Nachos: Perfect for sharing, this dish boasts Cajun blackened shrimp paired with a rich nacho cheese sauce, topped with homemade guacamole, fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo, all served on crispy tortilla chips. It’s a zesty and flavorful appetizer that captures the essence of the Gulf Coast’s bounty.
The Taste of Louisiana: A soul-warming duo of two iconic New Orleans dishes—chicken and sausage gumbo, and lobster and crawfish étouffée—served alongside fluffy steamed white rice. These dishes are a true testament to the rich culinary history of the region, offering comforting, flavorful, and hearty bites.
Alligator Sausage: For the adventurous eater, this dish features traditional New Orleans alligator sausage topped with seafood étouffée, all nestled in soft French bread and served with crispy chips. It’s a bold and authentic taste of Louisiana, offering a truly unique experience.
Warm Bananas Foster Bread Pudding: A decadent dessert to end the meal on a sweet note, this warm bread pudding is drizzled with a salted caramel Crown Royal sauce, making it a perfectly indulgent treat for Super Bowl fans.
King Cake: A must-have New Orleans tradition during Carnival season, this colorful cake is a symbol of festivity and celebration, featuring a soft, sweet dough and vibrant icing that adds to the party atmosphere at Super Bowl LIX.
Loaded Spicy Bloody Mary: For those looking to enjoy a flavorful cocktail, this drink is made with Ketel One Vodka and Bloody Mary mix, garnished with a variety of spicy flavors and savory elements, including olives, pepperoncini, spicy green beans, celery, cheese, bacon, and spicy okra. It’s the perfect way to kick off the game day festivities.
Royal Carnival Queen: A refreshing cocktail featuring Crown Royal Apple, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, and prosecco, garnished with a lemon curl. This sparkling drink brings a touch of royalty to the celebration, making it a fitting choice for a Super Bowl party.
In addition to these standout offerings, the menu will also feature fan-favorite concession items like the Superdome’s famous turducken and crawfish-loaded stuffed baked potatoes, hot dogs, pretzels, and many other delicious options.
Sodexo Live! CEO Belinda Oakley reflects on the preparation that goes into delivering an event of this magnitude: “Bringing the Super Bowl to life requires extraordinary preparation, collaboration, and attention to detail. This is our 16th Super Bowl, and our team of experienced flavors hospitality professionals have the know-how to bring an event of this magnitude to life. We’re proud to create moments that will enhance the fan experience and make Super Bowl LIX truly unforgettable.”
The work behind this culinary extravaganza began the moment the confetti fell after last year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Sodexo Live! wasted no flavors time planning for the next year, securing local vendors that contribute 40 percent of the game’s procurement, and collaborating on a menu that would showcase the best of New Orleans. This year’s Super Bowl flavors event will require more than 4,000 “Experience Makers” to deliver a seamless and world-class experience, from stadium suites to fan-focused pregame events, and everything in between. With their expertise, Sodexo Live! is aiming to serve more than 250,000 meals across multiple venues in New Orleans.
Sodexo Live! is taking its commitment to quality service to new heights by working with top talent, including culinary experts flavors from its esteemed UK team at the Royal Ascot, and even enlisting New Orleans native and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk as the Chief Flavor Officer. Faulk, who knows the importance of flavor and excitement on the field, brings his passion for food and his deep love for his hometown to the Super Bowl LIX experience.
To ensure that every fan receives exceptional service, Sodexo Live! has partnered with the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI). This collaboration has resulted in extensive re-training for all front-of-house team members, equipping them with the skills needed to provide top-tier service to fans during this monumental event. This focus on employee development and service excellence is part of Sodexo Live!’s ongoing commitment to raising the bar in hospitality.
“New Orleans is a city celebrated for its food culture and distinctive flavor profile, and it’s an honor to showcase that vibrance on this global stage,” says Carmen Callo, National Executive Chef at Sodexo Live! “This is a unique opportunity to highlight dishes that define flavors this city that we know and love, while introducing thousands of fans from around the world to the diverse flavors that make New Orleans one of the top food destinations. We want fans to eat at the Superdome and know they could only be in New Orleans.”
From the stadium to the fan zones, the experience goes beyond the game itself. Sodexo Live! will be present at a variety of key events, including pregame celebrations at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the National WWII Museum, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square. Whether fans are enjoying a game-day feast or attending a pregame gathering, they can expect a level of culinary excellence that matches the energy and excitement of Super Bowl LIX.
In the end, Super Bowl LIX is not only a celebration of football, but also an opportunity to savor the rich culinary culture of New Orleans. With Sodexo Live! at the helm, fans flavors can expect a one-of-a-kind food and beverage experience flavors that captures the essence of the city and elevates the Super Bowl experience to new heights. Whether enjoying a Lobster Karaage Sandwich in the stadium or sipping a Royal Carnival Queen cocktail at a pregame event, fans will leave with unforgettable memories of the game and the food that made it even more special.
