Everybody’s talking about Super Bowl LX at the moment, and it’s no wonder. From the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant victory over the New England Patriots, through to Bad Bunny’s memorable halftime show – and its attendant wedding – that everybody except Donald Trump seemed to love. But for those who were lucky enough to attend the game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, there was one aspect of the experience which may well have bowled a few people over. What was it? The price of the food. (Picture: Levy Restaurants)
It’s fair to say that much of the food on offer at this year’s Super Bowl was pretty far removed from the standard issue hot dogs and pasties you might munch on at your average sport event. The stadium’s catering team, Levy Restaurants, had a mouth-watering array of dishes on offer, and we’re feeling hungry just looking at some of them. But if you wanted to fill up inside the stadium, it would cost you. Especially if you were in the mood for a burger. (Picture: Levy Restaurants)
Because among the more indulgent offerings on the menu was the LX Hammer Burger – costing an eye-watering $180 (£131), Daily Mail reports. The enormous burger consisted of 3.5lbs of braised bone-in-beef shank inside a salt-dusted brioche bun and smothered in blue cheese fondue. Only 200 of these were actually made by Levy Restaurants, although it’s likely more than 200 people got a taste as they were intended to be shared four ways. For those unwilling to part with such a hefty sum of money, there were more modest offerings on the menu. (Picture: Levy)
These included the Super-Hot Chinatown Dog – a hot dog in a roll topped with spicy Chinese mustard and char siu pork, finished off with a hoisin glaze. And at just $20 (£14), it might cost a little more than your average sausage in a bun, but it was still considerably cheaper than the burger. And probably easier to get your hands on, since the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the catering team made 10,000 dogs, along with 5,000 custom fortune cookies, and shucked 4,000 oysters to feed the 70,000 people attending the game. (Picture: Levy)
Want fries with that though? Among the offerings on that front were the Gilroy Garlic Steak Frites, complete with au poivre sauce and pink peppercorns, which would have set you back $35 (£25). The catering team certainly pulled out all the stops for game day, with around 40 executive chefs working on the menu, along with 2,500 hospitality team members serving visitors. (Picture: Levy Restaurants)
Elsewhere patrons could also tuck in to some meat-free offerings, such as the Dungeness Crab Potachos which was served with Kennebec potato chips and Petaluma white cheddar fondue sauce. This one would have set you back around $40 (£32) if you’d chosen to indulge. (Picture: Levy)
But for those who were more in the mood for dessert, Levy whipped up a sweet treat paying tribute to nearby San Francisco as part of the menu’s intention to highlight the unique dining culture of the Bay Area. Which resulted in the San Fran Sticky Roll, a cinnamon roll iced with a white chocolate mascarpone creme anglaise and topped with spun sugar. Which would set you back just $30 (£22). (Picture: Levy)
Those looking for something to wash it all down were treated to a selection of drinks in keeping with the Bay Area theme. The Fog City Frozen Irish Coffee was a tempting blend of Irish whiskey, cold brew coffee and vanilla ice-cream. (Picture: Levy)
Or, for those in the mood for somethng stronger, a selection of fun, San Fran-themed cocktails were also on offer including the Karl The Fog Misty Spritz – a mix of gin, elderflower liqueur, club soda and lemon juice, topped with a candyfloss ‘fog’. (Picture: Levy)
The prices and menus divided fans, of course, with some inside the stadium complaining they were unable to find the mega-burger, and one fan saying: ‘Haven’t seen anything better than a hot dog…food options are trash.’ Another shared a meme from Adam Sandler in the movie Uncut Gems, quoting his line of dialogue: ‘$3,000 for Super Bowl tickets, $400 for Super Bowl parking, $20 for a Super Bowl beer.’ (Picture: Levy)
Others, however, defended the cost of the food and drink, with one person pointing out on X: ‘These actually aren’t bad considering the stadium prices for these,’ while another person on social media pointed out: ‘I’m of the mindset – if you can afford to go to the Super Bowl, I’m guessing these prices are a drop in the bucket.’ (Picture: Levy)Add as preferred source