Centerplate Names John Anderle Vice President

Anderle Will Have Responsibility for Kentucky

STAMFORD, Conn., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centerplate, Inc. (Amex: CVP; TSX: CVP.un) today announced that John Anderle has been named Vice President responsible for the company's operations in Kentucky.

Anderle has over 15 years of food and beverage management experience gained at premier hotel, convention and entertainment properties throughout the country. Most recently, Anderle has had overall responsibility for the Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby.

Anderle will have executive responsibility for the company's Kentucky properties, which include: the Kentucky International Convention Center; the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center; Papa John's Stadium, home of the University of Louisville football team; the Northern Kentucky Convention Center; Louisville Slugger Field, home of the AAA Louisville Bats; and the new Louisville Arena, slated to open in downtown Louisville in 2009.

"John has the passion and management talent we seek in our leaders," said Janet Steinmayer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centerplate. "I am confident that he will make an immediate positive impact for our clients and guests."

Centerplate, Inc., with its principal executive office in Stamford, CT, crafts and delivers extraordinary entertainment experiences in approximately 130 prominent sports, entertainment and meeting venues across North America. Centerplate has provided its services to many high profile events including 24 World Series games, 9 U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 11 Super Bowls, including Super Bowl XLII in February 2008, 9 NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Tournaments and 14 World Cup Soccer Games. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com.

Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Bob Pascal Gael Doar
917-863-2646 203-975-5941
bob.pascal@centerplate.comgael.doar@centerplate.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: gael.doar@centerplate.com

Source: Centerplate, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Bob Pascal, +1-917-863-2646, bob.pascal@centerplate.com,
or Investors, Gael Doar, +1-203-975-5941, gael.doar@centerplate.com, both of
Centerplate, Inc.

Web site: http://www.centerplate.com/

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