The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
1883 Provision Co. bringing culinary creation to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
08.27.2015 | Football, Texas Athletics
The innovators behind 1883 Provision Co. were motivated to build upon Austin’s growing food scene.
Planning your dining destination around Texas Football gamedays just got easier. Now, there's no reason to even leave Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Texas Athletics and concessionaire, 1883 Provision Co., spent the offseason brainstorming creative food concepts, and for the 2015 season, those concepts will reveal themselves as stadium dining fare unlike any other on the collegiate level.
From an Italian bistro to specialty burgers, build-your-own nachos to carving board sandwiches, Texas Football fans will experience culinary choices that appeal to any appetite.
"You're not going to get a plain burger here unless you want it that way," said Chris Reynolds, District Manager for 1883.
The innovators behind 1883 Provision Co. were motivated to build upon the momentum of Austin's burgeoning food scene. That started, in part, by inviting homegrown brands to be vendors inside the stadium. Hat Creek Burgers, Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes, Torchy's Tacos, Pluckers, Daily Juice, Austin's Pizza and PoK-e-Jo's BBQ will all be available to stadium guests this fall.
But 1883 Provision Co. took the next step by conceptualizing their own menu items that were equally distinct and unique to develop 1883 into a brand of its own. For instance, pit masters will operate a smoker in the southeast corner of the stadium, and those fresh meats will move directly to the concession stands.
So, the answer is yes – you can absolutely add chopped brisket to the top of your personalized nachos.
"I want fans to walk away thinking about the next game. What am I trying next?" said Terry Olness, 1883 Provision Co. operations manager. "The food experience here will be like no other place in the Big 12 certainly. I think it will put Austin on the map for stadium fare."
The addition of beer and wine sales throughout the entire stadium also opened up dining possibilities. Beer, pretzels and sausage are the theme for one concession area, in addition to 10 portables dedicated to local craft beer.
Guests in premium seating sections with access to hospitality areas will also enjoy rejuvenated menus from 1883 Catering Co.
"We've totally transformed our catering offerings," Olness said.
With customer service a No. 1 priority, 1883 Catering brought on a new director and a team of chefs with experience creating innovative gameday menus. New equipment will change the look and feel of events and station set-ups. Craft cocktail and spirit menus will also be featured in suites and club areas.
Providing an engaging, fun and safe environment for all fans at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium is a top priority for Texas Athletics. Innovative stadium concessions are just one of the coming enhancements, but could universally be the most appreciated.
"The bottom line is, food matters," said Rebecca Haden, Assistant Athletics Director and Texas Athletics' liaison with 1883 Provision Co. "It's essential to the experience at any event."
Concession Concepts
The Gridiron: Stadium Favorites
Locations throughout the stadium
Sausage Wrap, Jumbo Dog, Peanuts, Nachos, Soft Pretzel, Candy, Popcorn
Sausage Haus: Bier, Pretzels and more
Level 1 Section 27-28
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Bockwurst, 1883 Sausage, Jumbo Dog, Bavarian Pretzel
La Cucina: Italian Bistro
Level 1 Section 26 & Level 6 Section 18
Meatball Sub, Texatalian Nachos, Italian Sausage, Spinach & Feta Pretzel, Jumbo Dog
The Sweet Shoppe
Level 10 Section 130
Ice Cream, Fresh Popped Popcorn, Lemon Chills, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Specialty Candy
The Carving Board: Sandwich Shop
Level 6 Section 14
Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Smoked Beef Sandwich, Jumbo Dog
Smokey's Grill
Level 1 Section 7
Texas Champions Burger Basket, Cheeseburger, Chicken Tender Basket, Jumbo Dog, Onion Rings, Fries
Royal Burger
Level 10 Section 128
Mack Daddy Cheeseburger Basket, Cheeseburger, Chicken Tender Basket, Fries
State Fair Fare
Level 10 Section 111 & Level 11 Section 106
Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Fried Twinkies, Fried Snickers, Kettle Corn
Local Favorites
Amy's Ice Cream
Level 10 Section 111
Boomerangs Pies
Red McCombs Red Zone
Aussie Pies
Starbucks
Red McCombs Red Zone
Subway
Red McCombs Red Zone
Fresh Sub Sandwiches
Torchy's
Gate 8
Trailer Park Taco, Green Chile Pork Taco, Green Chile Queso & Chips, Chips & Salsa
Pluckers
Gate 25
Buffalo Bites, Chicken Wings, Waffle Fries
Mighty Fine Burgers and Shakes
Gate 32
Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Fries, Shakes
Austin's Pizza
Level 1 Section: 7, 29-30 & Gate 8
7" Pizzas
Pok E Jo's
Level 1 Section 30- 31 & Level 3 Section 6
BBQ Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Smoked Sausage Wrap, BBQ Nachos
Quizno's
Level 3 Section 5
Fresh Sandwiches
Daily Juice
Level 3 Section 5
Fruit Smoothies, Vegan Wrap
Hat Creek Burgers
Level 3 Section 2
Double Cheeseburger, Chips
Chick Fil A
Level 1 Section 3, 31-32
Chicken Sandwich
Fletcher's Corny Dogs
Gate 1 & Section 25
Corny Dogs, Jalapeno Cheese Corn Dog, Funnel Cake