Bayer 04 Leverkusen Announces Aramark as New BayArena Catering Partner

Leverkusen, Germany – August 2025 – Bayer 04 Leverkusen has confirmed a major change to its matchday experience, announcing Aramark as the club’s new Official Catering Partner starting from the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The agreement will see Aramark deliver a modern, fan-focused catering concept at the BayArena, covering both public concessions and premium hospitality areas, as well as the iconic Schwadbud supporters’ space.

In addition to Bundesliga matchdays, Aramark will also handle catering services for corporate events, conferences, and special functions held at the BayArena, ensuring a consistent quality of service year-round.

Modern Matchday Catering Concept

As part of the partnership, Aramark will introduce fresh, creative, and high-quality food and beverage options designed to enhance the matchday atmosphere for fans and guests. This will include:

• Innovative menus combining local flavors with international favorites
• Faster service points to reduce queue times
• Expanded options for vegetarian, vegan, and dietary-specific meals
• Upgraded hospitality dining experiences for VIP guests

Arnd Rune Thomas, CEO of Aramark Germany, commented:

“Being responsible for catering at the BayArena is both an honor and an exciting challenge. We aim to take the fan and guest experience to the next level with fresh, innovative concepts and our passion for top-class stadium gastronomy.”

Shared Vision for the BayArena Experience

Bayer 04 Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed his confidence in the new collaboration:

“After an intensive and transparent selection process, Aramark convinced us that they can deliver a modern catering concept for our fans and guests in the future. We look forward to working together from the 2026/27 season to further enhance the BayArena experience.”

Until the end of the 2025/26 season, Bayer Gastronomie GmbH — which has been providing catering services at the BayArena for over 30 years — will continue as the club’s trusted partner.

About Aramark Germany

Aramark GmbH is one of Germany’s leading full-service catering providers, employing around 6,500 staff nationwide from its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. As the country’s second-largest catering company, Aramark serves more than 500 clients across Workplace Experience and Health & Care sectors.

In Sports & Event Catering, Aramark operates in approximately 20 stadiums, arenas, and major event locations, supported by over 9,000 temporary staff. The company also supplies refreshments to around 6,000 businesses across 10,000 locations in Germany.

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