# Over-the-Top Stadium Sandwiches The 'Pulled Pork Patty Melt' Reinvents a Classic Sandwich By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stadium-sandwiches References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/04/New-at-the-ballpark/Pulled-Pork-Patty-Melt.aspx?TipID=1) For the spring and summer season, Kauffman Stadium is now introducing the public to a new menu item that distinctly stands out from other stadium sandwiches. While the Pulled Pork Patty Melt does offer a reinterpretation of the classic [pulled pork melt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-patty-melt), this oversized version is stacked high with piles of [barbecue pulled pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-steakburger), fried onion pieces, bacon and shredded cheeses between two funnel cakes, topped off with a jalapeno popper and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. The hybrid creation reinvents both conventional stadium sandwiches and carnival funnel cakes, offering a must-try snack that will likely need to be split with another person to be finished completely. In time for a new season of sports, stadiums across the US are introducing a variety of new menu items to dazzle spectators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Oversized Stadium Sandwiches:** Opportunity for restaurants and food vendors to create unique and indulgent stadium sandwiches that offer a new level of taste and experience for sports fans. - **Hybrid Food Creations:** Opportunity for chefs and food innovators to combine different foods to create unexpected and enticing flavors, such as funnel cake buns for sandwiches. - **Interactive Stadium Dining:** Opportunity to enhance the stadium dining experience by offering interactive and shareable food items like the Pulled Pork Patty Melt that can be enjoyed with friends or family. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, food vendors, and catering companies can take advantage of the trend for oversized stadium sandwiches and create unique food offerings for sports venues. - **Event and Entertainment:** Sports stadiums and event venues can incorporate innovative food offerings into their menu to enhance the overall fan experience and attract more attendees. - **Dining and Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering services can offer interactive and indulgent food options for sports events and other social gatherings, leveraging the trend of hybrid food creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Double-Patty Steakhouse Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-char-melt.md) - [Fan-Centered Stadium Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-menu.md) - [Ingredient-Packed Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-cheesesteak.md) - [Limited-Edition Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erbert-gerberts-porkwich.md) - [Meaty Macaroni-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokestack-pork-mac-sandwich.md) - [Pulled Pork-Topped Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-bbq-cheeseburger.md) - [Pulled Pork Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-dog.md) - [Pulled Pork Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-sundae.md) - [Smashed Beef Patty Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-pattys-melt.md)