Guests were treated to samples of spicy ginger-infused beef, carpaccio-style seared tuna and chunky roasted Thai-style squash.
Centerplate’s executive chef Matt Nugent and his team of in-house chefs also created fun new flavours with local ingredients to create gourmet on-the-go food. Dishes included hot hand carved roasted meats served in brioche buns, antipasti deli boards, and freshly-prepared signature sandwiches made to order.
Samantha Lincoln, Centerplate’s director of catering at The ACC Liverpool Group, said: “It has been an absolute privilege to work in partnership with The ACC Liverpool Group throughout the development of Exhibition Centre Liverpool from the early planning stages to the sensational launch event which captured the vibrancy and excitement of this stunning new venue.
“Our chefs demonstrated the extraordinary range of options available to guests, delegates and event organisers, from canapés to signature dishes, and really showcased the personality, fun, technical expertise and sense of discovering new tastes that they can expect from our outstanding team at the exhibition centre.”
The caterer also developed alternative catering concepts to mach the design of the newly opened complex. The Deck inspired Centerplate to create “Backyard BBQ”, a bespoke in-house pop-up BBQ brand for upscale casual dining.
Centerplate has provided all of the catering and hospitality services for ACC Liverpool - home to the BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and now Exhibition Centre Liverpool - since it opened its doors to the public in 2008.