VOL 26 ISSUE 48, Dec. 1, 2025
Delaware North’s Patina Group brought its signature culinary artistry to the 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix Nov. 20-22. The menu, inspired by iconic racing destinations around the globe, offered guests at the East Harmon Zone a vibrant selection of elevated dishes – each crafted to celebrate the international spirit of Formula 1.
“Last year’s Grand Prix was the first for our team, and we were thrilled to build on that momentum,” said John Kolaski (JK), president of Patina Group. “We were proud to bring an even more diverse, globally inspired menu to the East Harmon Zone this year. Our goal was to deliver a restaurant-quality experience to race fans, setting a new standard for sports catering and celebrating the excitement of Formula 1 with every dish we served.”
A world tour of flavors
Patina Group’s onsite culinary team, led by Jacqueline Kelly, a chef and culinary director, created a menu that transported guests to the heart of global racing culture, featuring specialties from 10 countries and regions:
- United Kingdom: Fish & Chips (crispy fried haddock served with mushy peas, thick-cut fries and a splash of malt vinegar) and Sticky Toffee Pudding (a warm, indulgent dessert drizzled with rich toffee sauce)
- United Arab Emirates: Halal Chicken Rice Bowl (saffron, almond-and-cardamom rice, pickled red onions, frisée salad); Shawarma (chicken or falafel, cucumber-tomato, dill yogurt sauce, flatbread and arugula salad)
- Spain: Paella (chicken, seafood, vegetables and saffron rice) and Churros (chocolate or caramel sauce)
- Monaco: Ahi Tuna Niçoise Baguette (olives, egg, green beans, potatoes, frisée salad); Mezze Plate (hummus, heirloom grain-and-arugula salad, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and lemon-herb chicken)
- Mexico: Torta (chicken cutlet, refried beans, lettuce and tomato on telera bread, tortilla chips and salsa); Flautas (fried tortillas with chicken, crema, pico de gallo, guacasalsa and black beans and cilantro rice)
- Japan: Karaage Chicken Bento Box (edamame, noodles with pickled vegetables, California roll); Tonkotsu Ramen (gluten-free noodles in a savory pork broth, finished with pork belly and soy-marinated egg)
- Italy: Margherita pizza (handmade crust from Larder Baking Co., topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil); Pepperoni Pizza (handmade crust from Larder Baking Co., topped with pepperoni, over tomato sauce and mozzarella); Tiramisu (a decadent blend of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and cocoa powder)
- China: Dan Dan Noodles (a vegan-friendly bowl of gluten-free noodles with mushrooms, tofu, pickled vegetables and baby bok choy, tossed in a spicy sesame sauce); Sichuan Pork Chow Mein (wok-tossed noodles with spicy pork, crisp vegetables and a sesame cucumber salad)
- Texas, USA: BBQ Pork Sandwich (tender smoked pork topped with tangy coleslaw and bread & butter pickles, paired with potato salad and cowboy-style beans); Smoked Quarter Chicken (smoked leg-and-thigh, coleslaw, cowboy-style beans and cornbread)
- Australia: Meat Pie (ground beef and mushrooms in puff pastry, frisée, watercress-and-citrus vinaigrette salad); Ham and Swiss Toastie (tavern ham and Swiss cheese, dijon, mayo, potato chips and baby romaine salad with ranch)
Top-selling items included:
- 4,865 handmade pizzas
- 1,200 tiramisus
- 1,800 Fish & Chips
- 1,500 BBQ Pork Sandwiches
- 1,426 Tonkotsu Ramen
- 1,122 Dan Dan Noodles
- 1,091 Sichuan Pork Chow Mein
Post-event food was donated to Chefs to End Hunger, benefiting the Las Vegas community, and local nonprofit organizations volunteered at the event to raise funds for their causes.