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Post by Momof20613 on Sept 15, 2023 13:51:44 GMT -6
Where can we feed 240 kids, staff and chaperones for a reasonable price around Indy. Our band is attending the Indy super regional. We’ll be arriving sometime around dinner time Friday evening. I need some recommendations! I’m thinking $10-15/person max, but less is better. Pizza is always an option, but if anyone has any different ideas I’m open!
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Post by WoodlandsMom4ever on Sept 15, 2023 15:45:00 GMT -6
We found in Indy it was easier to give the kids a food allowance and free time to go eat at the mall by the convention center. We don’t have busses while in Indy(just transfer ones from the airport and back) so everything had to be within walking distance for the band. For the meals we didn’t give food allowance out for- we would do catered pasta meals at the hotel or convention center- but those do cost more. Our food crew would do muffins and fruit for breakfast or breakfast taco’s or sandwiches from some different fast food places for the mornings- they’d have the kids come get it from them in a large conference room we would usually have for the whole stay.
You might try sending some emails to the boosters of schools you know have gone to Indy- that are traveling from out of town- I’ve found for a few items through the years if I email the booster president they’ve been happy to forward my question to the group that worked on that stuff in their booster club.
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Post by paddy on Sept 18, 2023 8:11:19 GMT -6
I think it depends on where you are staying. Any idea if you are downtown or somewhere else?
Also, how do you normally feed kids on a trip?
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Post by MarchingBand4Life on Sept 20, 2023 14:03:40 GMT -6
My kid was disappointed with the food options in the mall area. They were all fairly spendy.
My suggestion would be a sandwich shop (Jimmy John's?) That will deliver to your hotel.
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Post by aiden on Sept 20, 2023 14:06:04 GMT -6
My kid was disappointed with the food options in the mall area. They were all fairly spendy. My suggestion would be a sandwich shop (Jimmy John's?) That will deliver to your hotel. Jersey Mike's works as well |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 20, 2023 17:31:58 GMT -6
The mall has lost some food options - Chick fil A, for example, relocated away from the mall.
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 20, 2023 19:13:56 GMT -6
My kid was disappointed with the food options in the mall area. They were all fairly spendy. My suggestion would be a sandwich shop (Jimmy John's?) That will deliver to your hotel. There's a Penn Station right downtown. Multiple sandwich options to explore. |
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Post by ilikeguard on Sept 20, 2023 23:31:10 GMT -6
The mall has lost some food options - Chick fil A, for example, relocated away from the mall. I don’t know if I would be able to survive marching band if not for the hate chicken…what a shame |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 21, 2023 4:21:22 GMT -6
The mall has lost some food options - Chick fil A, for example, relocated away from the mall. I don’t know if I would be able to survive marching band if not for the hate chicken…what a shame Oh, I’m not a fan for many reasons, but it was one of the main food stops in the mall that is no longer. Also, hewhowaits- we have a Penn Station again? If it’s near my office that will be dangerous… |
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Post by hewhowaits on Sept 21, 2023 6:45:41 GMT -6
I don’t know if I would be able to survive marching band if not for the hate chicken…what a shame Oh, I’m not a fan for many reasons, but it was one of the main food stops in the mall that is no longer. Also, hewhowaits - we have a Penn Station again? If it’s near my office that will be dangerous… The downtown location isn't there anymore? Very disappointing. |
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Post by dbalash on Sept 21, 2023 6:57:44 GMT -6
My kid was disappointed with the food options in the mall area. They were all fairly spendy. My suggestion would be a sandwich shop (Jimmy John's?) That will deliver to your hotel. There's a Penn Station right downtown. Multiple sandwich options to explore. Penn Station is by far the best "fast food" sandwich. Bah, now I want it for lunch even though there's none in Chicago. |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 21, 2023 7:42:11 GMT -6
Oh, I’m not a fan for many reasons, but it was one of the main food stops in the mall that is no longer. Also, hewhowaits - we have a Penn Station again? If it’s near my office that will be dangerous… The downtown location isn't there anymore? Very disappointing. It's been gone for a few years. It was a Sugarfire BBQ place for a while, now they are turning it into a Taco Bell Cantina (Taco Bell with an alcohol license) |
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Post by BandHomer on Sept 21, 2023 8:08:06 GMT -6
Two downtown options for feeding the masses (catering-wise): 1.) Potbelly Sandwiches - on Monument Circle and can cater to large groups and deliver. www.potbelly.com/catering2.) Sahm's Catering - we've used for years to cater large meetings in downtown Indy. Boxed lunches or similar are possible or large trays. www.sahmscateringcompany.com/If you want to turn the band loose to fend for themselves, there are some restraunt options on Monument Circle besides Potbelly...there's a Pizza by the slice right around the corner and a Qdoba (or Chipotle...can't remember) along with a Chik-fil-A and Five Guys all within a block. The Mall is no longer the best place to point the kiddos, I think. And as a downtown Indy commuter, my SECOND favorite part about GN week is running into the bands and parents wandering downtown searching for food and sightseeing. Can't wait to see you all in a few weeks! |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 21, 2023 9:52:18 GMT -6
Two downtown options for feeding the masses (catering-wise): 1.) Potbelly Sandwiches - on Monument Circle and can cater to large groups and deliver. www.potbelly.com/catering2.) Sahm's Catering - we've used for years to cater large meetings in downtown Indy. Boxed lunches or similar are possible or large trays. www.sahmscateringcompany.com/If you want to turn the band loose to fend for themselves, there are some restraunt options on Monument Circle besides Potbelly...there's a Pizza by the slice right around the corner and a Qdoba (or Chipotle...can't remember) along with a Chik-fil-A and Five Guys all within a block. The Mall is no longer the best place to point the kiddos, I think. And as a downtown Indy commuter, my SECOND favorite part about GN week is running into the bands and parents wandering downtown searching for food and sightseeing. Can't wait to see you all in a few weeks! The Chipotle and Qdoba are both nearby, and they might also be options for catering. Giordano's Pizza has a decent lunch combo special, as does the pizza by the slice in the lobby of the Hyatt. There's also a Subway in the Hyatt Lobby. Straight down Georgia St from the Convention Center is Hot Box pizza, and across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is Sauce on the Side, which has all kinds of Calzones. |
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Post by rickyrosay on Sept 21, 2023 9:58:15 GMT -6
There is a "Food Hall" within walking distance of the stadium. It's not TOO far. But, it's doable. I think it's called the Garage. It has a bunch options. However, there is also a bar in the middle of it.
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Post by thewho on Sept 21, 2023 10:10:32 GMT -6
There is a "Food Hall" within walking distance of the stadium. It's not TOO far. But, it's doable. I think it's called the Garage. It has a bunch options. However, there is also a bar in the middle of it. I'm going to throw the caveat that "walking distance" is about 2 miles away from the stadium itself (which you can imagine the cold weather would have something to say about that...). I do recommend anyone to stop by at some point and check it out because the Bottleworks area is such a great addition to Mass Ave, but yes, there's bars abound. I don't know where schools would fall in terms of liability, but that's a big gotcha to deal with. |
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Post by 70sguardchick on Sept 21, 2023 10:21:21 GMT -6
There is a "Food Hall" within walking distance of the stadium. It's not TOO far. But, it's doable. I think it's called the Garage. It has a bunch options. However, there is also a bar in the middle of it. I'm going to throw the caveat that "walking distance" is about 2 miles away from the stadium itself (which you can imagine the cold weather would have something to say about that...). I do recommend anyone to stop by at some point and check it out because the Bottleworks area is such a great addition to Mass Ave, but yes, there's bars abound. I don't know where schools would fall in terms of liability, but that's a big gotcha to deal with. Yeah, it would be a good 40 minute walk each way on a good day if you know exactly where you're going. A great variety of food and a fun place, but not cheap. The closest spots to the stadium I guess would be the White Castle, Subway and Arby's on South Street to the east. There's a Panera at Illinois and Washington, too... |
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