Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Demonstrated their total incompetence at Nevil Road today. Not only did their stall run out of horrible burgers before the interval ended, they managed to run out of milk for the coffee. Apparently it didn't occur to them people would turn up en masse for a Bank Holiday game between two local rivals competing for a semifinal place. D'oh! Mind you, it's nice to see that not only footy fans suffer PS I sat behind a couple of Somerset lads dissecting a bun filled with Lindley's "pulled pork" and saying very unkind and obscene things about it. Why do sports fans put up with this sh1te? PPS My wife made me some very nice chicken sandwiches and a kind lady gave me a biscuit, so I was all right Edited for spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Surely it's not hard to pop out to buy a couple of pints of milk........ or do they have to buy it from a specific place, at a specific time, for a specific amount as laid down by management ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Surely it's not hard to pop out to buy a couple of pints of milk........ or do they have to buy it from a specific place, at a specific time, for a specific amount as laid down by management ? Almost certainly. They prolly buy it from a holding company in the Cayman Islands so they don't get taxed here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenn Loyal Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Lindley Catering are a complete crock of shite, but if people continue to buy there crap they will continue in business, pity that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Slightly off-piste, but do Lindley actually offer any pies/pasties at the gate? I've only ever seen them just do the standard burgers and chips rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Lindley Catering are a complete crock of shite, but if people continue to buy there crap they will continue in business, pity that. The problem is the "cut my own throat dibbler'sque" condition of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Slightly off-piste, but do Lindley actually offer any pies/pasties at the gate? I've only ever seen them just do the standard burgers and chips rubbish. The Chicken Balti is actually not bad apart from a propensity to disntegrate unless eaten correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 They ran out of THATCHERS GOLD at the 20/20 a few weeks ago at a sold out West Country derby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 26, 2013 Admin Share Posted August 26, 2013 Do they sell Hedgehog crisps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Slightly off-piste, but do Lindley actually offer any pies/pasties at the gate? I've only ever seen them just do the standard burgers and chips rubbish. They do, but I always buy a Clarks Pie outside the ground and take in the Dolman Exhaubition Hall with me. I won't pay £3 for a tiny, tasteless pie that they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 They do, but I always buy a Clarks Pie outside the ground and take in the Dolman Exhaubition Hall with me. I won't pay £3 for a tiny, tasteless pie that they offer. That's fair dues, I'm gonna have to find the Clarks' pie van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 It's on Ashton Road mate, by the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 The problem is the "cut my own throat dibbler'sque" condition of people. lovely meat pies does Dibbler sell. even his wretched filth is better than Lindleys. Not sure Nobby Nobbs would buy from Lindley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 They do, but I always buy a Clarks Pie outside the ground and take in the Dolman Exhaubition Hall with me. I won't pay £3 for a tiny, tasteless pie that they offer. I've never understood why the club don't link up with Clarks, their pies are the best, and their pastys are not bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I've never understood why the club don't link up with Clarks, their pies are the best, and their pastys are not bad either. And only £1.70, much better value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 The problem is the "cut my own throat dibbler'sque" condition of people. But in their defence, "Cut me own throat dibbler" was the best salesman.........ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I just looked at Lindley's website, they supply the "catering" at a lot if sports grounds. Including Spurs, I wonder how much they knock their burgers out for up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I've never understood why the club don't link up with Clarks, their pies are the best, and their pastys are not bad either. Not 100% sure, but i once heard clarks pies originated from....Cardiff !!!!!!! Edit: spelling getting worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OneManMob Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Not 100% sure, but i once heard clarks pies originated from....Cardiff !!!!!!! Edit: spelling getting worse Indeed. Family in Cardiff one brother left and started one in bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Indeed. Family in Cardiff one brother left and started one in bristol This could open up a whole tin of Whoop Ass.........meaning Claks pies could be destined for a re-brand ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Not 100% sure, but i once heard clarks pies originated from....Cardiff !!!!!!! Edit: spelling getting worser yes, you are right. http://www.clarkspies.co.uk/history.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 The problem is the "cut my own throat dibbler'sque" condition of people. You mean they're owned by CMOT International plc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Do they sell Hedgehog crisps If they do, you can be sure there's no Hedgehog on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 But in their defence, "Cut me own throat dibbler" was the best salesman.........ever +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 The Chicken Balti is actually not bad apart from a propensity to disntegrate unless eaten correctly. I believe you can download the manual from the interwebthingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Lindley's are awful, dog meat pies and burgers, as others have said, i tend to go to the clark pie van opposite the BS3 pub before the game. Even there cheese and onion pasties are class!! Although, the best pie at football ive ever tasted was without a doubt the 'Killie pie' at Kilmarnocks ground. Went with City last pre season and they are just amazing. Filled with steak and gravy, so tasty. Id love it if we could arrange a deal with the company that made them to get their pies down here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It does amaze me when seeing the queues for 'food' at AG, it seems some can't go 90mins without eating? Support local trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 It does amaze me when seeing the queues for 'food' at AG, it seems some can't go 90mins without eating? Support local trade! A good pie is part of the football experience, although not at the Gate For decent food at a decent price, go to the Methanium. Pity about the football, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaftesburyred Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Am a catering manager/ chef in Dorset- Why don't the club make their own pies? They must have kitchens at AG and they are so simple and profitable to make. On a fact finding tour tonight(and watch us thrash hollow heads lot)May start a bring back a proper pie campaign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Am a catering manager/ chef in Dorset- Why don't the club make their own pies? They must have kitchens at AG and they are so simple and profitable to make. On a fact finding tour tonight(and watch us thrash hollow heads lot)May start a bring back a proper pie campaign! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I just looked at Lindley's website, they supply the "catering" at a lot if sports grounds. Including Spurs, I wonder how much they knock their burgers out for up there? In the home end I think Spurs have numerous catering suppliers - we're not big enough to invite tenders for a competitive environment, sales would have to be very high for anyone to consider it. I've always wondered why large high street companies don't go for these things - for example greggs often operate out of very small shops extremely productively and, although prices would go up slightly, high street bakers are rarely expensive. They wouldn't fit in most of the catering areas at AG but some other grounds definitley have the capacity to do this. The closest thing I've seen is a subway bult into the side of some football grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Morecambe make their own pies and have won national pie awards, they are even on sale in harrods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Lindley Catering are a complete crock of shite, but if people continue to buy there crap they will continue in business, pity that. thats the way to go-if its shite stop encouraging them by buying it..massivly simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 thats the way to go-if its shite stop encouraging them by buying it..massivly simple. I did stop - made no difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 http://www.fcbusiness.co.uk/news/article/newsitem=2635/title=ashton+gate+achieves+football%26%23039%3Bs+first+food+for+life+catering+mark Shame they don't put as much effort into the other catering at the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 That's what the kiosks subsidise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Looks like Aizoon was wrong all along about 'Award winning Lindleys'!!!!!!!! http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130829-lindley-1021969.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leftwingfullback Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Looks like Aizoon was wrong all along about 'Award winning Lindleys'!!!!!!!! http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130829-lindley-1021969.aspx Are they taking the piss?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Looks like Aizoon was wrong all along about 'Award winning Lindleys'!!!!!!!! http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130829-lindley-1021969.aspx Note well - "Silver Food for Life Catering Mark for the club’s hospitality and event menus." That's not what you and I get served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Are they taking the piss?? No, they're putting it in the coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leftwingfullback Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Note well - "Silver Food for Life Catering Mark for the clubs hospitality and event menus." That's not what you and I get served. As long as the ones with money are looked after....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It really is the age old thing that if people buy it, the club will sell it and charge it. Therefore it's the "I must have something to eat even if it tastes like a bat took a piss in battery acid" mentality which is the reason it continues to be as bad as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 It really is the age old thing that if people buy it, the club will sell it and charge it. Therefore it's the "I must have something to eat even if it tastes like a bat took a piss in battery acid" mentality which is the reason it continues to be as bad as it is. Fair point but, on a cold night, I need something to warm me up. Of course, I could try taking in a Thermos of coffee like I used to... Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Fair point but, on a cold night, I need something to warm me up. Of course, I could try taking in a Thermos of coffee like I used to... Spelling What, you mean the scintillating edge of the seat football we've been served up over the last few years hasn't been enough to keep you and Horace warm on matchday? I am well and truly shocked and horrified! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 For the next home game I am smuggling in a small mobile generator. Providing fans bring their own kettles, for a small charge undercutting Lindleys I can provide a socket to enable fellow fans to boil water for their scrumptious flavoursome pot noodles. The premier league will look on in awe. Our fans will be the best fed in any of the football leagues and the euphoria will spread to the pitch starting an unbeaten run of results catapulting us to promotion. Support Cyril's catering now, support Bristol City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 For the next home game I am smuggling in a small mobile generator. Providing fans bring their own kettles, for a small charge undercutting Lindleys I can provide a socket to enable fellow fans to boil water for their scrumptious flavoursome pot noodles. The premier league will look on in awe. Our fans will be the best fed in any of the football leagues and the euphoria will spread to the pitch starting an unbeaten run of results catapulting us to promotion. Support Cyril's catering now, support Bristol City. I reckon with maybe 500 four gang extension leads you might be on to something ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 What, you mean the scintillating edge of the seat football we've been served up over the last few years hasn't been enough to keep you and Horace warm on matchday? I am well and truly shocked and horrified! The last game Horace and I saw together was Sheff Wed. It was bitterly cold and there was zero excitement. I was shivering so much that I spilled half the coffee I bought to warm us up. From the chip stall on the way out. of course, not bloody Lindley's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I reckon with maybe 500 four gang extension leads you might be on to something ! Oh nuts, I hadnt thought of that. Can anyone lend me a gang plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 For the next home game I am smuggling in a small mobile generator. Providing fans bring their own kettles, for a small charge undercutting Lindleys I can provide a socket to enable fellow fans to boil water for their scrumptious flavoursome pot noodles. The premier league will look on in awe. Our fans will be the best fed in any of the football leagues and the euphoria will spread to the pitch starting an unbeaten run of results catapulting us to promotion. Support Cyril's catering now, support Bristol City. Quite feasible as long as you don't try to bring in cans of Coke BTW, can one bring in a Thermos these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Award Winning Food at Ashton Gate!!! Unducking believeable!!! This has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, who judges this! Because they are an idiot. I did Corporate Hospitality 3 time last season and the closest comparison I can find, is that it was similar to the Pre-heated muck you get ripped off for at a Motorway service station, slightly better than a little chef! Award winning. Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Award Winning Food at Ashton Gate!!! Unducking believeable!!! This has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, who judges this! Because they are an idiot. I did Corporate Hospitality 3 time last season and the closest comparison I can find, is that it was similar to the Pre-heated muck you get ripped off for at a Motorway service station, slightly better than a little chef! Award winning. Christ Couldn't have been that bad if you went three times ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Demonstrated their total incompetence at Nevil Road today. Not only did their stall run out of horrible burgers before the interval ended, they managed to run out of milk for the coffee. Apparently it didn't occur to them people would turn up en masse for a Bank Holiday game between two local rivals competing for a semifinal place. D'oh! Mind you, it's nice to see that not only footy fans suffer PS I sat behind a couple of Somerset lads dissecting a bun filled with Lindley's "pulled pork" and saying very unkind and obscene things about it. Why do sports fans put up with this sh1te? PPS My wife made me some very nice chicken sandwiches and a kind lady gave me a biscuit, so I was all right Edited for spelling Catering at sports events in this country normally means we put up with absolute carp. We can take the Michael out of the Yanks as much as we like but their catering is just bloody amazing. Why is it we just can't see that there is a good money spinner here if done properly. The profit margins on food & drink can be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Catering at sports events in this country normally means we put up with absolute carp. We can take the Michael out of the Yanks as much as we like but their catering is just bloody amazing. Why is it we just can't see that there is a good money spinner here if done properly. The profit margins on food & drink can be huge. We get the worst of both world. The mark-ups are huge and the food is still carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just walked into the Dolman Exhibition Hall with a Clarks Pie I bought from the van on Ashton Road, the security guy on the door told me that not to eat in here as the caterers are complaining! I do this every game and always against my better judgement pay £2 for chips. I find the fact that these Lindley's ***** are now telling people that if they don't eat there shit food then they can't eat anything in a season ticket holders bar unacceptabl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just walked into the Dolman Exhibition Hall with a Clarks Pie I bought from the van on Ashton Road, the security guy on the door told me that not to eat in here as the caterers are complaining! I do this every game and always against my better judgement pay £2 for chips. I find the fact that these Lindley's ***** are now telling people that if they don't eat there shit food then they can't eat anything in a season ticket holders bar unacceptabl. Bar stewards! Mind you, no one would eat Lindley's shite if they didn't have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepers Ball Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 On Saturday I watched Highlands League outfit Fraserburgh against Civil Service Strollers in the First Round of the Scottish Cup. Bought a mince pie. It was round with a gorgeous crusty pastry and the meat was from local farm. The best pie I've ever eaten...£1.80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepers Ball Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Oh and a brew was 60p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I had a chicken balti pie tonight. £3 is a bit steep but it was bloomin gorgeous. Much better than the football that followed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just walked into the Dolman Exhibition Hall with a Clarks Pie I bought from the van on Ashton Road, the security guy on the door told me that not to eat in here as the caterers are complaining! I do this every game and always against my better judgement pay £2 for chips. I find the fact that these Lindley's ***** are now telling people that if they don't eat there shit food then they can't eat anything in a season ticket holders bar unacceptabl. Why not take your own cider in as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Why not take your own cider in as well? Why don't you go fourth and multiply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Sausage roll (barely adequate) and hot Bovril (good) before game £4. Boost bar and diet Coke at halftime £3. Rip-off or what? And before the usual suspects start moaning about not having to fill my face at the football, that was my evening meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 18, 2013 Admin Share Posted September 18, 2013 Just walked into the Dolman Exhibition Hall with a Clarks Pie I bought from the van on Ashton Road, the security guy on the door told me that not to eat in here as the caterers are complaining! I do this every game and always against my better judgement pay £2 for chips. I find the fact that these Lindley's cunts are now telling people that if they don't eat there shit food then they can't eat anything in a season ticket holders bar unacceptabl. Whilst annoying, this ruling is the same in 99% of places that sell food. If I walked into a bar that sold food with a bag of chips I would expect something to be said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Whilst annoying this ruling is the same on 99% of places that sell food. If I walked into a bar that sold food with a bag of chips I would expect something to be said Bang on. You wouldnt bring your own girlfriend to a brothel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Threshersleftboot Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 On Saturday I watched Highlands League outfit Fraserburgh against Civil Service Strollers in the First Round of the Scottish Cup.Bought a mince pie. It was round with a gorgeous crusty pastry and the meat was from local farm.The best pie I've ever eaten...£1.80 Tell me was there ample parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Bang on. You wouldnt bring your own girlfriend to a brothel. Unless you fancied... No, I've already said too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Why don't you go fourth and multiply? Can't I go first, second or third? It's go "forth", keep up or the grammar police will be after you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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