Aramark and KZ Provisioning Partner to Boost Athlete Nutrition Nationwide
October 31, 2024
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, chefs Andrew Zimmern and Gavin Kaysen of KZ Provisioning are teaming up with Aramark Sports & Entertainment to bring their athlete-centered culinary approach to sports teams across the U.S. Founded in 2017, KZ Provisioning has built a strong reputation by tailoring meals to meet the unique nutritional needs of professional athletes, including those on the Minnesota Lynx, Timberwolves, and Wild. Their approach focuses on athlete performance, recovery, and wellness through customized, performance-driven meal programs.
“Andrew and I started KZ Provisioning because we recognized that professional athletes weren’t being fully supported in terms of the foods that were being made available to them,” said Gavin Kaysen, Co-Founder of KZ Provisioning, in a recent press release. “Athletes are expected to perform at the highest levels, which requires nutritional support and strategic attention to detail. Our mission is to provide athletes with the foods that will fuel their performance, support their health, and ultimately create a path to performance excellence.”
With Aramark’s extensive presence in premium sports venues, this partnership will allow KZ Provisioning to expand its reach to collegiate and professional athletes nationwide. Alison Birdwell, President & CEO of Aramark Sports & Entertainment, called it a natural fit: “The partnership with KZ Provisioning is a natural extension of our nationally renowned work with sports owners, operators, athletes and stadiums across the country,” she said. “KZ Provisioning uniquely combines the culinary excellence and high attention to detail of two world renowned chefs, with a thoughtfulness of the athlete experience that is unlike anything we’ve seen before.”
The collaboration aims to redefine athlete nutrition with a focus on personalized, high-quality meals that enhance performance on and off the field. From pre-game energy boosters to post-training recovery dishes, KZ Provisioning’s team of chefs work with athletes from pre-season through playoffs to deliver meals that meet their diverse nutritional needs.
For more information about this partnership, visit KZProvisioning.com.
About KZ Provisioning
Founded in 2017 by award-winning chefs Gavin Kaysen and Andrew Zimmern, KZ Provisioning provides performance-focused, hospitality-driven meals to professional sports teams. They are transforming the way professional sports teams think about nutrition planning for their athletes, coaches, and team families. From pre-season to playoffs, the team collaborates with athletes, nutritionists, and coaches to create menus packed with nutrients for wellness, endurance, recovery, and injury prevention. KZ Provisioning also offers restaurant-quality options for coaches and families.
About Aramark Sports & Entertainment
Aramark Sports + Entertainment delivers award-winning food, beverage, retail, and facility services across 150 top venues in North America, from stadiums to cultural attractions. Known for innovations like autonomous markets and AI-driven dining, Aramark supports major events like the MLB World Series and NBA All-Star. Recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” and Newsweek’s “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024” Aramark is also celebrated for diversity and inclusion, such as earning a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at aramark.com.
