The Fishers Event Center is introducing an expanded lineup of food and beverage options this fall as it prepares for the Indy Fuel hockey team’s home opener on October 17.
Venue officials say the new menu emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, a wider variety of choices, and an experience that goes beyond typical arena concessions. Options range from grab-and-go snacks to chef-driven dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, and premium selections available.
Among the highlights are a smoked BBQ pork chop sandwich featuring Fischer Farms pork, hot honey chicken and waffle sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak eggrolls from local vendor It’s Those Eggrolls, and a nacho station with house-made barbacoa beef. Vegetarian and vegan additions include a spiced chickpea Caesar salad from Leo’s Market and a portabella mushroom burger with garlic vegan aioli.
On the premium side, fans will find a ramen action station, a full BBQ platter, buffalo cauliflower, and a trio of hot dips. For dessert, cupcakes from Indianapolis’ The Flying Cupcake will be available in several rotating flavors. Returning favorites such as the FEC Double Smash Burger and the Hoosier Pork Tenderloin will remain on the menu.
The culinary program is led by Director of Food and Beverage Josh Vaught, who has more than 25 years of experience in the Indianapolis food industry, and Executive Chef Casey Thomas, with nearly two decades of work spanning fast food to fine dining.
In addition to its new offerings, the Fishers Event Center says it remains committed to sustainability and supporting Indiana-based vendors. The venue partners with farms and small businesses including Fischer Farms, Old Major Market, Ohanalulu, Scoop Shack, and Do Goodies. Its sustainability measures include the use of aluminum cups, reusable cocktail cups, and compostable serving products made from plant fibers and palm leaves. The arena also uses high-oleic soybean oil supplied by Indiana farmers through the Indiana Soybean Alliance.
The Fishers Event Center opened earlier this year and will host concerts, family shows, and sporting events, with the Indy Fuel set to make their season debut there October 17.