ATLANTA—June 1, 2026—Proof of the Pudding has officially launched its season-long partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies and Citizens Bank Park, bringing elevated, chef-driven hospitality to one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic venues. Following a successful Opening Day debut, Proof is now leading culinary operations across the Executive Dining Room, a private five-star restaurant-style venue inside Citizens Bank Park, as well as the Press and Media dining spaces throughout the 2026 MLB season.

“This partnership represents exactly where hospitality in sports is heading,” said Jeremy Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations for Proof of the Pudding. “Fans, staff and partners expect more than traditional stadium food. They want memorable hospitality experiences and food that feels thoughtful and unique to the market. Our team is proud to bring that level of creativity, execution and service to Citizens Bank Park throughout the season.”

Known for its from-scratch cooking, high-touch hospitality and creative culinary execution at scale, Proof of the Pudding is delivering rotating menus that blend elevated restaurant-quality dishes with bold game-day flavors. Menus change every homestand and are designed to showcase both culinary creativity and operational excellence across high-volume service environments.

Recent Executive Dining offerings have included dishes such as Honey Walnut Shrimp with lemon aioli, scallions and walnuts, Pulpo de Galicia skewers with grilled octopus, potatoes and garlic aioli, Duck “My Way” with Peking-inspired duck and blackberry and Matcha Tiramisu with mascarpone and green tea. The culinary team has also incorporated elevated twists on ballpark classics, including the EDR Smashburger featuring a chuck-brisket-short rib double patty, American cheese, pickles and Proof’s “Not So Secret Sauce” on a Martin’s potato roll.

The Executive Dining Room will also welcome MLB owners and league leadership during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game festivities in Philadelphia. Designed to accommodate 80 VIP guests, the exclusive space operates only approximately 90 days each year and serves as one of the stadium’s premier hospitality environments.

Leading culinary operations at Citizens Bank Park for Proof is Executive Chef Brandon Macks-Livingston, a Philadelphia hospitality veteran with more than 15 years of experience across fine dining, premium hospitality, catering and high-volume culinary operations. Prior to joining Proof, Brandon held leadership positions throughout Philadelphia’s hospitality industry, including overseeing culinary operations at the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport and executing large-scale events and catering programs across the region.

Macks-Livingston’s culinary background includes experience in acclaimed kitchens such as Bazaar Meat by José Andrés and Majordomo Meat & Fish, where he developed a strong foundation in precision, consistency and elevated culinary technique. Known for his operational leadership and systems-driven approach, Brandon specializes in scaling high-quality culinary programs while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

“For me, great hospitality is about creating moments people remember,” said Macks-Livingston. “We have the opportunity to introduce guests to dishes and flavors they would never expect to find inside a baseball stadium while still honoring the energy and traditions that make ballpark dining special. That balance is what makes this partnership exciting.”

Proof of the Pudding’s partnership with the Phillies is in place now and will continue throughout the MLB season as the organizations collaborate to further elevate the employee, executive and private dining experience at Citizens Bank Park.

 

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About Proof of the Pudding

Based in Atlanta, GA, Proof of the Pudding is a Bruin Capital company that has served top-notch cuisine, service and design for clients nationwide for more than 45 years. With a growing footprint spanning the U.S. and Canada, Proof delivers chef-driven hospitality across professional and collegiate sports venues, live entertainment and motorsports properties, convention centers, cultural landmarks, world-class golf courses and destination events.

 

Proof’s portfolio includes partnerships with organizations and venues such as the PGA TOUR, Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Gas South Arena, The World of Coca-Cola and The Carter Center, among others nationwide. The company provides foodservice and venue management, premium sports and entertainment hospitality, and large-scale event execution for corporate, social and cultural clients.

 

Proof’s continued national expansion has been supported through strategic acquisitions, including RS3 Strategic Hospitality and Gil’s Elegant Catering, as well as select partnerships such as Marigold & Onions, an award-winning catering company based in Toronto. Proof also operates Southern Crust Catering Company, an upscale, Italian-inspired wood-fired pizza and pasta concept. Proof of the Pudding’s leadership in hospitality innovation and scratch-kitchen execution at scale has been recognized with numerous industry honors, including BizBash’s Industry Innovator Award.

by Dina Biondo in News, Press