# Funnel Cake Sandwiches Chase Field Serves a Unique Sweet and Savory Chicken Sandwich By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-sandwich References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/04/New-at-the-ballpark/Chicken-Funnel-Cake-Sandwich.aspx?TipID=7) & [arizona.diamondbacks.mlb](http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/) Funnel cakes are deep-fried carnival treats that are known for their distinctive makeup of crispy batter, powdered sugar and strawberry sugar, but [Chase Field](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-real-meals) is now incorporating these sweet elements into a chicken funnel cake sandwich. Although the idea of a funnel cake sandwich itself is not novel, this typically describes a sweet treat that is filled with ice cream. Chase Field's stadium snack introduces a crispy fillet of chicken, garlic black pepper cheddar, strawberry jam between chimney cakes that are topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, served with a cup of maple syrup for dipping. The sweet and savory Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich is a new take on traditional stadium snacks that is set to become a must-try item where the [Arizona Diamondbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colachup) play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Dessert Mash-ups:** The combination of sweet and savory flavors in dishes like funnel cake sandwiches presents an opportunity for creating innovative dessert mash-ups. - **Gourmet Stadium Food:** Stadiums can capitalize on the trend of elevated stadium food by offering unique and indulgent dishes like the Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich. - **Creative Sandwiches:** Sandwich shops and food trucks can experiment with unconventional ingredients and flavor combinations to produce creative and attention-grabbing sandwiches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can introduce innovative products and menu items, like funnel cake sandwiches, to attract customers and increase sales. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Sports arenas and concert venues can enhance the fan experience by offering exciting and gourmet food options, such as the Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich. - **Restaurant and Fast Food Chains:** Chain restaurants and fast-food establishments can tap into the trend of unique and indulgent dishes by creating their own versions of funnel cake sandwiches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md) - [Ice Cream-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Baseball-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schnucks-cherry-cardinals-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Fruity Funnel Cake Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-funnel-cake-bitz.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-dill-sandwich.md)