VOL 26 ISSUE 35, Sept. 2, 2025
Main caption: Team members from several Delaware North Sportservice operations come to Williamsport, Pa., every August to support the company’s operation of food and beverage and retail services for the Little League World Series. From left to right are Tony Niemeyer, accounting; Jada Edwards-Patterson, culinary supervisor at Little Caesars Arena; Reva Hairston, culinary supervisor at Little Caesars Arena; Nick Hanneken, general manager for the event and concessions manager at Great American Ball Park; Laureen Beach, assistant concessions manager at Great American Ball Park; Adam de Quattro, category management coordinator; and Eric Drumheller, IT analyst.
Delaware North brought big-league taste and a world-class shopping experience to the Little League World Series Aug. 13-24 in Williamsport, Pa., continuing its tradition of enhancing the fan experience through food, retail and hospitality. The company has served as the foodservice provider for the annual youth baseball competition since 2002.
“We’re proud to have brought our food and retail expertise to the Little League World Series once again,” said Nick Hanneken, Delaware North’s general manager for the event and concessions manager at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati – one of 10 MLB venues where the company operates hospitality or retail services. “From ballpark classics to global flavors and a best-in-class shopping experience, we helped fans make lasting memories.”
Major League Hot Dog Showcase
At the Home Bun concessions location, Delaware North celebrated the spirit of Major League Baseball by serving up four signature hot dogs inspired by MLB cities. The lineup included nods to the two professional teams featured in the 2025 Little League Classic – the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners – and was available throughout the Series.
Featured Dogs:
- New York Dog – A classic street-cart style with grilled onions and a splash of ketchup.
- Seattle Dog – A bold blend of cream cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Baltimore Dog – A comfort-food twist topped with creamy mac and cheese and a dash of Old Bay seasoning.
- Cincinnati Dog – A hometown favorite layered with Cincinnati-style chili, chopped onions and shredded cheese.
Global flavors at International Groove
At the International Groove concessions location, fans enjoyed a new globally inspired dish: the Chicken Satay Bowl, featuring cilantro-lime rice topped with grilled chicken marinated in coconut curry and finished with a peanut sauce.
Other offerings included Chicken Fried Rice, a Cuban Sandwich and a Mediterranean Wrap. Both Home Bun and International Groove are part of Delaware North’s portable concessions lineup, which has become a staple of the series in recent years.
Flagship retail experience
The store is stocked with jerseys, caps, memorabilia and exclusive merchandise, helping families commemorate their bucket-list visit to Williamsport. Delaware North manages both the onsite and e-commerce retail operations, supporting Little League International’s mission to positively impact youth and communities.
Delaware North also continues to operate the Little League Flagship Store, a 6,000-square-foot retail outlet located within the Little League International Complex. Opened in 2024, the store replaced the former Main Gift Shop and Third-Base Store, offering fans a spacious, modern shopping experience with wide aisles, a collector pin wall and expanded checkout areas.
