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VIP FOOD PROGRAM (OPTIONAL) In an effort to continually improve the Bonnaroo experience, and listen to our fans, we have made the VIP food program a separate, purchasable plan. In 2009, the renowned TomKats Catering Group will be providing food for the VIP food program. With over 20 years experience working on thousands of production sets including 30 Rock, Sex and the City, The Sopranos, I Am Legend, and American Gangster, to it’s world-renowned restaurants including the Loveless Cafe, Saffire and SoBro Grill, the talented chefs of TomKats will be on-site providing high-quality, freshly-prepared food in a variety of genres to meet the demands of the most discerning palates. From the Loveless Cafe’s famous fried chicken and biscuits (seen on the Food Network, the Travel Channel and Martha Stewart), to the vegetarian and salad bar options vegetarians crave, there will be a wealth of selections to choose from at various food stations each day.
The VIP food program will include lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A plan may be purchased in advance for $194.50 for all six meals.
Get more information on the VIP food program here, along with sample menus and a special message from TomKats Catering Group.
VIP FOOD PROGRAM (OPTIONAL) In an effort to continually improve the Bonnaroo experience, and listen to our fans, we have made the VIP food program a separate, purchasable plan. In 2009, the renowned TomKats Catering Group will be providing food for the VIP food program. With over 20 years experience working on thousands of production sets including 30 Rock, Sex and the City, The Sopranos, I Am Legend, and American Gangster, to it’s world-renowned restaurants including the Loveless Cafe, Saffire and SoBro Grill, the talented chefs of TomKats will be on-site providing high-quality, freshly-prepared food in a variety of genres to meet the demands of the most discerning palates. From the Loveless Cafe’s famous fried chicken and biscuits (seen on the Food Network, the Travel Channel and Martha Stewart), to the vegetarian and salad bar options vegetarians crave, there will be a wealth of selections to choose from at various food stations each day.
The VIP food program will include lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A plan may be purchased in advance for $194.50 for all six meals.
Get more information on the VIP food program here, along with sample menus and a special message from TomKats Catering Group.
Good point, because if that's per person, it come to 32.41 per meal. At that price I want
Even if it counts for both tickets (and it should), that's $16 per meal. Kind of steep, IMO, but hopefully the upgrade in quality (and quantity!) of food will justify the increased expense.
If the food in the VIP dining package is anything like last year then charging more than $5 a meal is a ripoff. I will be just as content grilling up burgers and hot dogs at my campsite.
194 per person for 6 meals, are they crazy? 32 bucks a meal? You can buy a poop load of food in centeroo for that. This is very extreme and I think they will regret it.
^^agreed. I know ticket prices go up a bit each year, and I know Superfly really tries to widen the profit margin on VIP every time, because that's where the real money is... but this is just ridiculous. $32 is more than I'd expect to pay per meal at most nice restaurants - charging that for burgers, pasta and a salad bar is highway robbery.
"The VIP food program will include lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A plan may be purchased in advance for $194.50 (per person) plus applicable service fees for all six meals.
IMPORTANT - VIP food program meal packages are not sold in pairs. If both guests in your VIP party want to participate in the program, you will need to purchase (2) TWO VIP food program meal packages when purchasing your pair of VIP tickets."
I thought I should chime in here being a professional chef who deals with food costs all the time. Certainly nobody needs me to tell them that $32 a meal is ridiculously pricey for food at a music festival. It would seem to me that 'roo is trying to get some nicer type food then just your standard festival fare. That said I think they might be overdoing it. Not sure what TomKats Catering Group is bringing to the table but I have a hard time thinking its filet mignon, lobster and crab (which of course would cost you even more than $32 a plate) or even grouper, ribeyes, and pork loin. Considering what most people would be into eating the ticket price should be around $15-20 per meal. That could easily include Chicken, all type of Veggies, wraps, dogs and burgers, salads, grains, salmon or Mahi, fresh fruit and beverage (juice, soda).
My thoughts would be : Wraps (meat and Veg) burgers (also Veggie burgers), dogs and grilled chicken, and all the fixens BBQ- that is pulled pork sandwiches maybe a mediterranean theme one day (falafel, hummus, pita, tabbouli, etc..) Mexican Burrito bar another day fish tacos Pasta or pizza rice salads, chicken salad, tuna salad, maybe some bean salads cold cuts and good rolls Salad bar chips, dips
I would at least hope that the $32 a day would include unlimited beverage, snacks and dessert it better
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I can get five frozen lobster tails for about $25 to boil myself (had them once already, they're yummy). The whole fried chicken buffet for $32 doesn't impress me much.
The food in VIP wasn't great, but it was an option. For that amount of money, we can bring our own snacks and eat in Centeroo and not come close to spending that much. It is a baffling move on Superfly's part, especially since they are also raising ticket prices in VIP.
I thought I should chime in here being a professional chef who deals with food costs all the time. Certainly nobody needs me to tell them that $32 a meal is ridiculously pricey for food at a music festival. It would seem to me that 'roo is trying to get some nicer type food then just your standard festival fare. That said I think they might be overdoing it. Not sure what TomKats Catering Group is bringing to the table but I have a hard time thinking its filet mignon, lobster and crab (which of course would cost you even more than $32 a plate) or even grouper, ribeyes, and pork loin. Considering what most people would be into eating the ticket price should be around $15-20 per meal. That could easily include Chicken, all type of Veggies, wraps, dogs and burgers, salads, grains, salmon or Mahi, fresh fruit and beverage (juice, soda).
My thoughts would be : Wraps (meat and Veg) burgers (also Veggie burgers), dogs and grilled chicken, and all the fixens BBQ- that is pulled pork sandwiches maybe a mediterranean theme one day (falafel, hummus, pita, tabbouli, etc..) Mexican Burrito bar another day fish tacos Pasta or pizza rice salads, chicken salad, tuna salad, maybe some bean salads cold cuts and good rolls Salad bar chips, dips
I would at least hope that the $32 a day would include unlimited beverage, snacks and dessert it better
Here is what they are serving - according to the menu they provided
LUNCH – SERVED 11AM-3PM
Salad Bar (self-service) 15 item salad bar, homemade dressings as well as recognized brands
Farmer’s Market (self-service) Fresh, locally grown organic produce prepared in various healthful ways without meat
Pasta Station (self-service) Not all carbs are bad – whole-grain and flourless pastas join the traditional assortment – available with selections of sauces, infused oils, herb pesto, veggies, meats and cheeses
Rise and Shine Omelets and eggs, served day or night with the Loveless Cafe’s famous biscuits
Mixed Grill Charcoal-grilled bratwurst, chicken breast, and freshly ground hamburgers with all the condiments imaginable
Dessert Breads and Pastries
DINNER – SERVED 5PM-9PM
Salad Bar (self-service) 15 item salad bar, homemade dressings as well as recognized brands Farmer’s Market (self-service) Fresh, locally grown organic produce prepared in various healthful ways without meat
Pasta Station (self-service) Not all carbs are bad – whole-grain and flourless pastas join the traditional assortment – available with selections of sauces, infused oils, herb pesto, veggies, meats and cheeses
The Fry Up Southern-style fried chicken, catfish and hushpuppies
Low Mein Stir Fry Wok n’ Roll this station – features rice noodles to rooster sauce, packed for travel in Asian to-go boxes with Bonnaroo fortune cookies
Grilled Seafood Assorted market fresh seafood grilled with tropical accoutrements and served on a fresh bed of salad greens
thanks Meg was curious what they were serving. Looks good but...$32 is steep I would also have more Asian options for one change hopefully that salad bar includes different kinds of rice salads, bean, chic, tuna something besides just veggies the grilled seafood might make the dinner worth it depending what the fish is but still alot to pay at a fest. for food.
I'm a big 'foodie' but at a fest. I don't expect gourmet (not saying that this is going to be gourmet) just tasty, well prepared vittles are all that is required. And I certainly would not want to pay this price for my meals, although I understand where the caterer is coming from, I just think they could have made it a bit more appealing price wise and still given out a killer spread. Maybe I should consider talking to superfly and doing VIP food next. year. I've thought of it and have done some fest. vending in the past. Big undertaking and schematic nightmare but I 'm confident I could pull it off, just don't have the capital to lay out. maybe in the future.......
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
yeah, they priced me out this year. I went last year VIP. It's pretty much worth it for the camping location alone, but the fact that the margin moved up so conspicuously and some services (even if they weren't great) were taken away made me sell down and buy GA.
Though when it gets closer to festival time, I'm sure I'll regret it. Roo should think about allowing (if they still have space) for VIP upgrades if someone decides to go for it at the last second.
yeah, they priced me out this year. I went last year VIP. It's pretty much worth it for the camping location alone, but the fact that the margin moved up so conspicuously and some services (even if they weren't great) were taken away made me sell down and buy GA.
Though when it gets closer to festival time, I'm sure I'll regret it. Roo should think about allowing (if they still have space) for VIP upgrades if someone decides to go for it at the last second.
In past years all you had to do was contact them and request to be upgraded to VIP and they would just charge you the difference.