Before the first pitch of the 2026 season—before the first Yordan Alvarez home run or the first packed crowd at Daikin Park—Astros executive chef Logan Baker is already at work.
Baker has been feeding the Houston Astros since 2018, when the Woodlands native accepted the job without even seeing the kitchen he would inherit. He walked in on the eve of the season and immediately went to work. Nearly a decade later, Baker is preparing for something entirely new: the first brand-new kitchen of his career.
Diamond Club Restoration
The Diamond Club at Daikin Park is currently undergoing a $2.4 million renovation, and the project includes a major overhaul of Baker’s workspace. The redesign will transform the area from a closed kitchen into an open kitchen layout, putting the culinary operation in full view. For Baker and his staff, that means adapting to a more visible environment while maintaining the same standards expected by one of baseball’s premier organizations.
“It changes the dynamic,” Baker said in describing the shift to an open kitchen. “You have to look the part and operate at an even higher level.”
The recent World Baseball Classic games at Daikin Park have provided a useful testing ground. With teams and fans from around the world visiting Houston, Baker expanded the menu to reflect the tournament’s international flavor. Dishes included Brazilian Bauru sandwiches, chimichurri beef flatbread, Italian cannoli, Mexican chicken flautas, British fish and chips, and American comfort classics.
The global event has allowed Baker to experiment before the Astros begin their regular-season schedule.
One addition that Baker is particularly excited about is a new gelato machine being installed in the Diamond Club. The plan is to produce six fresh gelato flavors daily during the season, adding another element to the premium game-day dining experience.
Feeding the Astros
Of course, Baker’s most important responsibility isn’t the luxury suites, it’s the clubhouse.
Modern players pay far closer attention to nutrition than they once did, and Baker has watched the culture shift during his tenure with the Astros. Today’s players regularly ask about ingredients and sourcing, and Baker has made a point of prioritizing Gulf seafood and Texas-raised beef whenever possible.
A typical Astros home game involves three separate meal services for players, coaches, and staff. Early arrivals often eat shortly after noon, followed by a lighter pregame meal focused on lean proteins, vegetables, and salads. One clubhouse staple has become the build-your-own açaí bowl station, which features fresh fruit and multiple granola options.
After the game, the kitchen remains open with a rotating à la carte menu that ranges from protein bowls and wraps to heartier options like steak.
When Baker first joined the Astros, many players still brought in food from outside the ballpark. Today, the vast majority eat their meals directly from the clubhouse kitchen.
That shift is something Baker takes pride in, and it reflects how seriously today’s athletes take nutrition.
Baker earned a World Series ring when the Astros captured the championship in 2022. Now, as a new season approaches and a renovated kitchen awaits, he’s preparing for the next chapter behind the scenes at Daikin Park.
