The Secrets Behind Citi Field’s Best Food with Chef Jason

The Secrets Behind Citi Field’s Best Food with Chef Jason

From Amazin’ Conversations with Jay Horwitz by MLB.com

April 14, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Jay Horwitz interviews Mets Executive Chef Jason about the food program at Citi Field and the process behind creating the menu.

Jay Horwitz sits down with Mets Executive Chef Jason to go behind the scenes of the Citi Field food program — from how new menu items are created to what makes Mets food the best in sports. Chef Jason breaks down the full process, from brainstorming ideas a year in advance to working with local vendors and building out a menu that feeds 40,000 fans every night. They dive into the newest food items at Citi Field, including the cookie and cream egg roll, bulgogi spring rolls, French dip sandwich, cheesecake desserts, and more. Plus, the story behind Mookie Wilson’s food stand, the Taste of Queens initiative, and how local restaurants get featured in the ballpark. You’ll also hear how fan feedback shapes the menu, how Citi Field continues to evolve its food offerings, and what it takes to maintain a championship-level food program year after year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jay Horwitz

Guest: Chef Jason

Topics covered

  • Citi Field food program
  • menu creation
  • local vendors
  • fan feedback
  • food offerings
  • Mets food

Keywords

  • Citi Field
  • Mets
  • food program
  • Chef Jason
  • menu items
  • fan feedback
  • local vendors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mets, Taste of Queens

Places: Citi Field

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