Oldland2 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 I have noticed lately not many fans eating the food at the ground,queues at the food outlets at lot smaller since the changed the pie etc supplier, must be loosing money, bring back the chunk ones or even Clarkes or ginsters, I have seen more people buying food outside than inside, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Oldland2 said: I have noticed lately not many fans eating the food at the ground,queues at the food outlets at lot smaller since the changed the pie etc supplier, must be loosing money, bring back the chunk ones or even Clarkes or ginsters, I have seen more people buying food outside than inside, Same with drink as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stone Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Oldland2 said: I have noticed lately not many fans eating the food at the ground,queues at the food outlets at lot smaller since the changed the pie etc supplier, must be loosing money, bring back the chunk ones or even Clarkes or ginsters, I have seen more people buying food outside than inside, Just wondering myself when Clark's will put a second van by the park. Far better value than in the ground but the waiting time can be a pain. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 The obvious answer is food vouchers. Can't think why the club hasn't thought of it before. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Same with drink as well The drinks selection is pretty decent and reasonably priced compared to some venues. The service is pretty slow and poorly organised though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Oldland2 said: I have noticed lately not many fans eating the food at the ground,queues at the food outlets at lot smaller since the changed the pie etc supplier, must be loosing money, bring back the chunk ones or even Clarkes or ginsters, I have seen more people buying food outside than inside, I’ve refused to buy any food inside AG for years. It’s always been poor value for money, seriously overpriced and generally crap quality. I frequently buy grub outside the stadium. It’s far cheaper and of decent quality. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Just now, Robbored said: I’ve refused to buy any food inside AG for years. It’s always been poor value for money, seriously overpriced and generally crap quality. I frequently buy grub outside the stadium. It’s far cheaper and of decent quality. In fairness if you’ve not bought any food inside for years, you’re probably out of touch with some of the excellent food they have sold over the past few seasons. Pies aren't as nice this year admittedly, but until this season definitely not poor value for money / overpriced imho. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Unfortunately for the club a few of us have stopped the ritual pre game pint down the ground. As the thatchers was awful week after week. Especially for the price 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Not sure why anyone would buy food in the stadium. Poor quality and expensive. Pie outside is £2.48 (weird price) and great quality. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Bring back Lindley’s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, David Brent said: Bring back Lindley’s If you want a really good pie... The Gardener's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: In fairness if you’ve not bought any food inside for years, you’re probably out of touch with some of the excellent food they have sold over the past few seasons. Pies aren't as nice this year admittedly, but until this season definitely not poor value for money / overpriced imho. I think the food is overpriced in comparison. A Clarks pie is only £2.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Tried a steak and ale pie, didnt manage more than 2 bites, tasted like it was cooked on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: In fairness if you’ve not bought any food inside for years, you’re probably out of touch with some of the excellent food they have sold over the past few seasons. Pies aren't as nice this year admittedly, but until this season definitely not poor value for money / overpriced imho. In all the years that I’ve attended AG I’ve always felt that I was being ripped off and I seriously can’t remember the last I bought any food inside AG and I’m not prepared to ‘risk’ buying any anytime soon. I can get a decent pie from Clark’s van for less than £2:50 - why on earth anyone would buy food inside AG? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 The security checks couldn’t have helped as many would have got in just before kick off. I try to spend my couple of quid with the club if I can. There was no queue for coffee and shortbread which was handy otherwise would have been a choice between getting drink/food or missing kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Not helped by the City Academy unpaid "Volunteers". Being asked to work for free as part of their education. They do look as though they've mainly been bought against their will to work there. When they recently gave a presentation at my son's school, they skipped through rather quickly the bit about; what rhe expectation is for the students to give up their time outside of school for the benefit of the club. Choosing to focus on "You can study E sports at Game, or Sports coaching etc" Edited November 25, 2021 by NcnsBcfc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 I remember one guy sending one of his son’s down to the concourse during the game to get 4 bottles of Coke. Should have seen the bloke’s face when he found out £10 wasn’t enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, NcnsBcfc said: Not helped by the City Academy unpaid "Volunteers". Being asked to work for free as part of their education. They do look as though they've mainly been bought against their will to work there. That doesn't sound particulary legal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: That doesn't sound particulary legal. That was my thoughts as well. But if they don't "volunteer". If apparently reflects badly in their term report. They also have to "volunteer" in the club shop, Sports bar, and at events at AG, and Failand. It's like an army of free labour, whilst also getting the pupil preminum of nearly £4k pa fron the govt for teaching them. It's a real money maker for sure.. Edited November 25, 2021 by NcnsBcfc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 The only thing I buy inside the ground is coffee so I can’t comment on the quality of the alcohol or food, but I can comment on the variety of what’s on offer. Basically it’s pretty dire, which is why I don’t buy anything other than coffee. I assume whoever has outsourced the catering in the concourse hasn’t been to a pub in the last 20 years. There are a few mediocre pubs still hanging on, but most have moved with the times and sell something decent. City’s philosophy, seems to be as long as we flog a pie and a pint everyone will be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: I remember one guy sending one of his son’s down to the concourse during the game to get 4 bottles of Coke. Should have seen the bloke’s face when he found out £10 wasn’t enough Coke is half the price in the shop opposite the park and they still make a profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 And it’s card only Why can’t they take cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, NcnsBcfc said: That was my thoughts as well. But if they don't "volunteer". If apparently reflects badly in their term report. They also have to "volunteer" in the club shop, Sports bar, and at events at AG, and Failand. It's like an army of free labour, whilst also getting the pupil preminum of nearly £4k pa fron the govt for teaching them. It's a real money maker for sure.. No wonder they always seem fed up when there serving drinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 I get a pie/pasty every now and again, had a pie last night. Not impressed at all, not much taste. I mean you couldn't always taste the Sheep its they used to do, but that was mainly because they had neat Lava inside, honest thing in the World Had a pasty the other week, OK but not as good as previous suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: I get a pie/pasty every now and again, had a pie last night. Not impressed at all, not much taste. I mean you couldn't always taste the Sheep its they used to do, but that was mainly because they had neat Lava inside, honest thing in the World Had a pasty the other week, OK but not as good as previous suppliers. Out of interest was it actually a pie, or was it a pasty. Both times I’ve ordered a pie, they’ve given me a pasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 53 minutes ago, chinapig said: The obvious answer is food vouchers. Can't think why the club hasn't thought of it before. Im going to call my personal account manager in the morning to ask for mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underover Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Under 18s aren’t allowed to serve alcohol so how are they allowed to have college age kids ‘volunteering’? Or are they higher education? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Coombsy said: And it’s card only Why can’t they take cash? Because its a pain in the ass to process. 39 minutes ago, DaveF said: If you want a really good pie... The Gardener's. You're not looking at the whole pie jennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dREDful Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Had a beef and veg pasty last night at HT (Jamaican had sold out) - was bloody lovely tbf. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, Robbored said: In all the years that I’ve attended AG I’ve always felt that I was being ripped off and I seriously can’t remember the last I bought any food inside AG and I’m not prepared to ‘risk’ buying any anytime soon. I can get a decent pie from Clark’s van for less than £2:50 - why on earth anyone would buy food inside AG? For some reason, I get the impression an old sea dog like yourself wouldn’t broaden your horizons like this.. but I seriously recommend Feed the Goat at AG. I don’t know if it’s still going this season, but it’s pretty awesome. Very much worth the extra cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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