Patina
Patina Group operates 30+ restaurant concepts and a premium catering division across the US as a wholly owned subsidiary of Delaware North, anchored by partnerships with Disney, PGA of America, and major sports and cultural venues.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersBuffalo, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Patina does
Patina Group operates a portfolio of 30+ restaurant concepts and a premium catering division, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delaware North headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The company traces its origin to Chef Joachim Splichal's 1989 founding of the original Patina restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, and has since scaled into a multi-brand hospitality operator with restaurants across California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, and Kentucky. The company is recognized as The Walt Disney Company's largest operating partner and as the official catering partner of the PGA of America.
Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (i) direct-to-consumer restaurant operations at destination venues including Disney properties (EPCOT, Downtown Disney), cultural institutions (Lincoln Center, Segerstrom Center, Norton Simon Museum), and sports venues (TD Garden, Petco Park); (ii) B2B event catering for major sporting championships (PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix), galas, film premieres, and corporate events, priced via custom per-head quotes and multi-year contracts; and (iii) digital gift cards sold through the CashStar platform for participating locations. Distribution is anchored by exclusive venue partnerships and supplemented by direct digital and venue co-marketing. Chef-led differentiation is central, with named Michelin-starred partnerships (Carlos Gaytán for Paseo/Céntrico, Dominique Crenn for Monsieur Dior, Timothy Hollingsworth for Hundredfold, Masaharu Morimoto for Morimoto Asia) functioning as the company's primary brand asset.
Patina Group's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for venue and event contracts with direct-to-consumer dine-in experience at owned locations. Pricing is transaction-based for restaurants and quote-based for catering, with publicly undisclosed pricing across concepts. The underlying technology stack is conventional — Infor for event management, CashStar for gift cards, and standard POS — with no proprietary AI/ML, patents, or differentiated technology assets identified. The company operates within Delaware North's broader hospitality and entertainment corporate structure, which provides capital and operational support; no independent investor backing, funding rounds, or public financials are disclosed. Ongoing operational risks include labor relations friction (NLRB complaint regarding union organizing, UNITE HERE Local 737 complaints alleging Disney Supply Chain Code of Conduct violations, and a potential EPCOT strike), which represent reputational and operational tail risks rather than strategic positioning shifts.
Patina firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Patina
- Legal name
- Patina Group, LLC
- Website
- https://patinagroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Patina Group operates 30+ restaurant concepts and a premium catering division across the US as a wholly owned subsidiary of Delaware North, anchored by partnerships with Disney, PGA of America, and major sports and cultural venues.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Patina industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Restaurant and Catering Services
- NAICS
- Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC)
Keywords
Where Patina is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buffalo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Patina business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Restaurant Operations: Revenue from operating owned and partnered restaurant concepts at entertainment destinations, charging guests directly for food and beverage purchases.
- Event Catering Services: Catering contracts for large-scale sporting events (PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Formula 1), galas, and corporate events. Revenue derived from per-head fees, menu pricing, and service contracts.
- Formula 1 Hospitality: Exclusive food and beverage operations at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, serving hundreds of thousands of fans across multiple fan zones with all-inclusive and à la carte offerings.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Restaurant dining at various price points |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Catering and event services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Patina product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Patina Group operates a portfolio of over 30 restaurant brands and a premium catering division serving entertainment venues, theme parks, sports championships, and cultural institutions across the United States. The company provides full-spectrum hospitality solutions including fine dining, casual dining, quick-service restaurants, and large-scale event catering for organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, PGA of America, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Product overview
Patina Group is a portfolio of over 30 restaurant brands and catering services operating across the United States. The company operates as a multi-brand restaurant operator and premium catering provider, with restaurants ranging from fine dining (Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn, The Grand Tier, Space 220) to casual sports bars (Banners Kitchen & Tap, Hencraft) and cultural destination restaurants (Paseo, Céntrico, Hundredfold). The catering division handles high-profile events including PGA Championships, Formula 1 races, the Ryder Cup, and galas. Key partnerships include The Walt Disney Company, PGA of America, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and the Metropolitan Opera. The portfolio is organized around landmark dining destinations, culinary innovation, and unforgettable events, with restaurants located at Disney properties, sports venues, cultural institutions, and urban centers across California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, and beyond.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Patina Catering: Premium catering and events division specializing in entertainment and sporting events including film premieres, galas, sports championships, and elite brand launches.
Products and services
- Hencraft Cosmic chicken spot in Buffalo, NY offering comfort food with big personality, including chicken sandwiches and sides with rebellious flair.
- Hundredfold American brasserie with a touch of whimsy located at Belmont Park Village, NY, featuring French-influenced cuisine in a refined yet approachable setting.
- Space 220 Restaurant Space-inspired restaurant at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort offering panoramic views of Earth and interstellar-inspired gourmet cuisine.
- Paseo Authentic Mexican restaurant at Downtown Disney District created in partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, blending cultural legacy with contemporary elegance.
- The Grand Tier Contemporary American cuisine restaurant inside Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House in New York, NY, led by Executive Chef Florian Wehrli.
- Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn Fine dining restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA inspired by the glamour and elegance of Hollywood's iconic stars, echoing the artistry of the House of Dior.
- Banners Kitchen & Tap New England's premier sports bar in Boston, MA serving contemporary pub fare with extensive beer program, LED TV screen, and Topgolf Swing Suite.
- Diamond Room Exclusive-feel cocktail bar adjacent to Petco Park in San Diego, CA, featuring a confident cocktail program and curated small plates in a moody, linger-worthy space.
- Patina Catering Premium catering service specializing in entertainment and sporting events, including film premieres, sports championships, weddings, galas, and corporate events. Led by Chef Jacqueline Kelly.
- Digital Gift Cards Digital gift card system available for purchase from participating Patina Group locations, delivered via email to recipients.
- Enzo's Hideaway Speakeasy-style restaurant below Maria & Enzo's at Disney Springs, FL, featuring Prohibition-era cocktails, rum-runner tunnel ambiance, and Roman-style dishes.
- Céntrico Bar & Restaurant Open-air Mexican restaurant and cantina at Downtown Disney District, created with Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, serving authentic dishes under a lush tree canopy.
- Garden Café at the Norton Simon Museum Elevated coffee shop at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, CA offering coffee shop favorites with views of the pond, sculpture garden, and lush greenery.
Quantifiable outcome
- 96-98% guest satisfaction (4-5 star ratings) at major championships
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Patina
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Patina technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Patina partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.
- Chef Timothy HollingsworthmajorCelebrity Chef Timothy Hollingsworth partnered with Patina Group to create Hundredfold American brasserie at Belmont Park Village and The Battery Atlanta. Previously led culinary at Segerstrom Center 50th Anniversary Gala.
- Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand PrixmajorPatina Group served as the exclusive food and beverage provider for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, operating across all fan zones and serving hundreds of thousands of fans over the three-day event.
- The Walt Disney CompanycorePatina Group is The Walt Disney Company's largest operating partner, operating multiple restaurants at EPCOT Walt Disney World and Downtown Disney District including Via Napoli, Tutto Gusto, Tutto Italia Ristorante, Space 220, Paseo, and Céntrico.
- PGA of AmericacoreOfficial catering partner of the PGA of America, providing food and beverage services at major championships including the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup. Patina Group has served over 200,000 guests at single events with near-perfect satisfaction ratings.
- Delaware NorthcorePatina Group is a division of Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company. Delaware North provides corporate structure, HR, and operational support for Patina Group operations.
- Chef Carlos GaytánflagshipMichelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán created Paseo and Céntrico Bar & Restaurant in partnership with Patina Group. These Mexican restaurant concepts are among the flagship brands in the Downtown Disney District.
- Chef Dominique CrennflagshipTwo-Michelin-star Chef Dominique Crenn partnered with Patina Group to create Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn in Beverly Hills, a restaurant inspired by the House of Dior and Hollywood glamour.
- Segerstrom Center for the ArtsmajorPreferred catering partner for Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. Catered the landmark 50th Anniversary Gala serving 450 guests and raising $19.2 million.
- Chef Masaharu MorimotomajorIron Chef Masaharu Morimoto partnered with Patina Group to open Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs, a signature restaurant featuring Japanese-Asian cuisine.
- Quail Hollow ClubmajorVenue partner for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Patina Group served nearly 200,000 attendees.
- TD Garden / Boston BruinsmajorPatina Group operates Banners Kitchen & Tap at TD Garden, Boston's premier sports and entertainment venue and home of the Bruins and Celtics.
- Petco Park / San Diego PadresmajorPatina Group operates the Diamond Room cocktail bar at Petco Park, San Diego's baseball stadium and entertainment venue.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Patina competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Aramark: Aramark is a major global food services and facilities company with substantial venue, sports, and entertainment concessions operations. Overlaps with Patina Group's B2B hospitality focus across stadiums, arenas, and convention centers.
- Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Lettuce Entertain You is a multi-concept restaurant group with a portfolio spanning casual to upscale dining across multiple US markets. Comparable to Patina's 30+ brand portfolio approach and chef-led multi-concept operating model.
- Restaurant Associates: Restaurant Associates operates corporate dining, cultural institution restaurants, and event catering for museums, performing arts centers, and corporate clients. Directly comparable to Patina's cultural-venue restaurant operations and event catering.
- Compass Group: Compass Group is the parent of Levy Restaurants and a global food services leader operating across sports, leisure, and business catering. Listed as the structural parent of a direct peer, representing competitive pressure at the venue hospitality RFP level.
Direct peers
- Great Performances: Great Performances is a New York-based women-owned catering and hospitality company operating at cultural institutions including Lincoln Center and major NYC museums. Direct peer in cultural-institution catering and venue-based dining.
- Constellation Culinary Group: Constellation Culinary Group provides premium catering and event services with chef-driven concepts, focusing on cultural institutions and high-end events. Comparable to Patina's premium event catering and cultural destination model.
- Wolfgang Puck Catering: Wolfgang Puck Catering provides premium chef-led event catering for high-profile events including the Academy Awards Governors Ball. Comparable to Patina Group's chef-driven premium catering business at marquee events.
- Levy Restaurants: Levy Restaurants is a premier sports, entertainment, and hospitality catering company operating restaurants and premium hospitality at stadiums, arenas, and convention centers. Directly comparable to Patina Group's premium venue hospitality and event catering model.
- Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate): Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate) provides hospitality, catering, and food services to sports stadiums, convention centers, and entertainment venues. Operates in the same venue hospitality space as Patina Group and competes for similar marquee venue contracts.
Others
- Delaware North: Delaware North is the parent company of Patina Group and a global hospitality conglomerate with sports venues, gaming, and parks operations. Listed because it shares operational DNA and provides corporate structure for Patina's growth strategy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Patina leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Patina funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Patina M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Patina
What does Patina do?
Patina Group operates a portfolio of over 30 restaurant brands and a premium catering division serving entertainment venues, theme parks, sports championships, and cultural institutions across the United States. The company provides full-spectrum hospitality solutions including fine dining, casual dining, quick-service restaurants, and large-scale event catering for organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, PGA of America, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Is Patina a public or private company?
Patina is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Patina founded?
Patina was founded in 1989. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Patina based?
Patina is headquartered in Buffalo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Patina make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Restaurant Operations are the primary driver. The others are event Catering Services and formula 1 Hospitality.
Who are Patina's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Aramark, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Restaurant Associates and Compass Group. Direct peers are Great Performances, Constellation Culinary Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Levy Restaurants and Sodexo Live! (formerly Centerplate). Delaware North is listed as an others.
Does Patina have an API?
No public API is recorded for Patina.
What industry is Patina in?
Patina's product category is Restaurant and Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAAAH, Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant), with a secondary code of THAHAKAC, Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering). Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.