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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:22
A new partnership with Thomas Franks to further enhance hospitality and our fan experience.
Dunfermline Athletic is proud to announce an exciting new strategic partnership with leading hospitality specialists Thomas Franks.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the club’s ambition to transform the matchday experience for supporters, guests, and the wider community. Working closely with the experienced team at Thomas Franks, the club will deliver enhanced hospitality offerings across the Purvis Suite, matchday lounges, and kiosks at KDM Group East End Park.
Beyond matchdays, this partnership will see the launch of a comprehensive non-matchday events offering, including weddings, conferences, parties, and large-scale community events. A newly designed events calendar and bespoke hospitality brochures will be released in due course, showcasing the full range of premium options available at the stadium as we look forward to the 2025/26 Season.
Speaking about the collaboration, Glen Banks, Director of Thomas Franks Sports & Leisure, shared his enthusiasm:
“We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Dunfermline Athletic FC. Our shared commitment to quality and fresh, locally sourced ingredients will undoubtedly result in an enhanced experience for match day fans, conference guests, and eventgoers alike.
These are exciting times at Dunfermline Athletic, and we are proud to be a partner of the club as part of this next chapter. With strong leadership in John Fleming and the Thomas Franks Scotland team, we’re confident in delivering something truly special.”
This partnership reflects the club’s continuing commitment off the field to deliver high-quality experiences, creating new opportunities for fans, businesses, and the local community to engage with the club and its facilities on match and non-match days.
More details, including hospitality, event brochures, and a full event schedule, will be released shortly.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:28
This sounds promising and an area that can be improved upon.
I’m looking forward to hearing more about the plans.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Mon 07 Jul 13:29)
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:51
"club’s ambition to transform the matchday experience for supporters,"
be good to see some wild/imaginative things in this space to see if anything sticks
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:53
Not sure if this has been done, but would have been a good idea to poll the fans to see what they would like? From there, they could perhaps address the top ten wishes ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Mon 7 Jul 13:56
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 7 Jul 13:53
Not sure if this has been done, but would have been a good idea to poll the fans to see what they would like? From there, they could perhaps address the top ten wishes ?
They did send an email to everyone at end of season for thoughts on different things. Not quite a poll but they were looking for feedback.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:02
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 7 Jul 13:53
Not sure if this has been done, but would have been a good idea to poll the fans to see what they would like? From there, they could perhaps address the top ten wishes ?
I`m sure I`ve completed at least a couple surveys about everything to do with match day over the last couple of years.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:06
Quote:
DJAS, Mon 7 Jul 13:56
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 7 Jul 13:53
Not sure if this has been done, but would have been a good idea to poll the fans to see what they would like? From there, they could perhaps address the top ten wishes ?
They did send an email to everyone at end of season for thoughts on different things. Not quite a poll but they were looking for feedback.
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It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:16
Im surprised the guy has enough time with doing catering, I would have thought managing Spurs would be a pretty full on job...... . 😉
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:19
As long as their local source isn’t a certain baker I’ll be happy!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:20
Does that mean the link-up with Stephen`s has ended?
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:39
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 7 Jul 14:20
Does that mean the link-up with Stephen`s has ended?
I read it differently and was more about the hospitality packages we offer rather than our actual in stadium catering which is covered by Stephen’s.
I’m hoping I’m wrong though.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:41
"I read it differently and was more about the hospitality packages we offer rather than our actual in stadium catering which is covered by Stephen’s.
I’m hoping I’m wrong though."
statement does refer to matchday Kiosks though?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:44
That`s how I read it too, PP, but was surprised it didn`t mention Stephen`s specifically.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 7 Jul 14:46
Nice one, I must’ve misread it - fingers crossed then.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:31
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 7 Jul 14:20
Does that mean the link-up with Stephen`s has ended?
As others have said, I don’t think so, it reads like it’s just the hospitality areas. That said, I’m sure most of us are fans of Stephen’s in general, but they really need to up their game inside the stadium. The difference in quality between EEP and their local shops is night and day.
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Topic Originator: bongos2003
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:38
Find out who does the catering at Kelty Hearts.
The steak pies and sausage rolls on Saturday were excellent.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:38
Well, if that’s the case, get your pies/bridies in town. They won’t be any colder by half time?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:53
I remember years ago, someone snuck me a miniature steak pie from hospitality, it was 2 bites of culinary joy, a beefy orgasm in the mouth (dont be crass boys). I dont know who was in charge of hospitality catering back then, but it sure as shït wasn`t Stephens the minging* bakers.
*Their cakes and rolls are good, but meat products are substandard to certain other bakers.
If Kelty Hearts can offer up a decent meaty product, we have no excuse not to ditch Stephens when their contract expires.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Mon 7 Jul 15:57
The press release definitely says they are delivering enhanced hospitality in the kiosks and kiosks is the name that has always been used for the Stephen’s outlets.
On another note. With all this reorganisation I hope Margaret still has a role. She has been a loyal club servant for a long time.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 7 Jul 16:45
They sort catering for a few of the private schools. They`re based down by Oxford so I hope it`s a case they source local suppliers rather than sending the stuff up.
It`s been said for years that Stephens meat products have gone massively downhill. One of the worst locally now so I won`t shed many tears if they`re away.
I hope we see options for all budgets and some variation too. Cold pies and sausage rolls next to some empire biscuits isn`t a great way of selling coming to the football. I know my kids would be more likely to attend if there were burgers and hotdogs. Yes, very American...
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 7 Jul 16:47
st johnstone have just announced a move to Pie Sports as matchday food provider
https://piesports.com/
looks like they do thistle/St Mirren and scumkirk too.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 7 Jul 16:47
These two job adverts in Athletico`s post suggest they are going to have two members of staff present at EEP all week do they not? It looks like they`re aiming to market it as a permanent conference/hospitality/catering venue, not just on match days.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 7 Jul 17:09
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Mon 7 Jul 15:31
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 7 Jul 14:20
Does that mean the link-up with Stephen`s has ended?
As others have said, I don’t think so, it reads like it’s just the hospitality areas. That said, I’m sure most of us are fans of Stephen’s in general, but they really need to up their game inside the stadium. The difference in quality between EEP and their local shops is night and day.
"Thomas Franks, the club will deliver enhanced hospitality offerings across the Purvis Suite, matchday lounges, and kiosks at KDM Group East End Park."
"....and kiosks."
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Mon 7 Jul 17:16
Statement reads - Working closely with the experienced team at Thomas Franks, the club will deliver enhanced hospitality offerings across the Purvis Suite, matchday lounges, and kiosks at KDM Group East End Park.
so looks like the kiosks also so hopefully improved offerings for all fans.
It`s a pity Stephens fare is so poor now, a local company and was an excellent link up at the time, but Stephens have no one to blame but themselves if they have lost the contract or maybe if they are in on the partnership they will have to offer better quality fare and including stovies, soup etc
I did fill in the end of season questionnaire and asked for improved catering, glad to see the club are listening to the fans.
Post Edited (Mon 07 Jul 17:18)
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Topic Originator: Mr Mac
Date: Mon 7 Jul 17:36
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Mon 7 Jul 16:47
st johnstone have just announced a move to Pie Sports as matchday food provider
https://piesports.com/
looks like they do thistle/St Mirren and scumkirk too.
Pie sports is part of Pars Foods, Stephen`s sister company in the West
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 7 Jul 17:38
Yep Stephens were once the benchmark but they bave been awful at EEP for many years.
They have been living off their reputation but that can`t last.
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Topic Originator: Hunter78
Date: Mon 7 Jul 18:33
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Mon 7 Jul 15:53
I remember years ago, someone snuck me a miniature steak pie from hospitality, it was 2 bites of culinary joy, a beefy orgasm in the mouth (dont be crass boys). I dont know who was in charge of hospitality catering back then, but it sure as shït wasn`t Stephens the minging* bakers.
*Their cakes and rolls are good, but meat products are substandard to certain other bakers.
If Kelty Hearts can offer up a decent meaty product, we have no excuse not to ditch Stephens when their contract expires.
It’s Stephen’s who supply that as well. Through Pars Foods.
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Topic Originator: 33Par
Date: Mon 7 Jul 18:38
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It was rubbish I wrote. It’s been mentioned already with regards Pars bakery.
Post Edited (Mon 07 Jul 18:43)
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 7 Jul 19:01
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 7 Jul 15:38
Well, if that’s the case, get your pies/bridies in town. They won’t be any colder by half time?
It’s what a started doing over the past couple of seasons Raymie. I’d rather give money to the club but as has been said by someone a few posts up, they are living off past reputation in the ground IMHO.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 7 Jul 20:05
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Mon 7 Jul 19:01
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 7 Jul 15:38
Well, if that’s the case, get your pies/bridies in town. They won’t be any colder by half time?
It’s what a started doing over the past couple of seasons Raymie. I’d rather give money to the club but as has been said by someone a few posts up, they are living off past reputation in the ground IMHO.
Pretty sure the club don’t get anything off the sales. Stephen’s will pay a rental
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Mon 7 Jul 21:17
Didn’t we try all this during the Calderwood years?
….or is this a different approach?
“.........it ain’t over till the Pars score!”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 7 Jul 21:38
Bring back 007: Licence to Grill!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Tue 8 Jul 07:32
Quote:
Angus_W, Mon 7 Jul 21:17
Didn’t we try all this during the Calderwood years?
….or is this a different approach?
Yes we will probably pay them now
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Tue 8 Jul 07:40
Pars Pakora at last?! 🤔👏🏼🤪
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 8 Jul 10:44
Quote:
SusieQ, Tue 8 Jul 07:40
Pars Pakora at last?! 🤔👏🏼🤪
What about Pars Pakora Pie 😋
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Tue 8 Jul 10:46
Doner Kebab pie yum 🤤
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Tue 8 Jul 10:51
as mentioned above would be good to look at innovative ways to change the matchday experiences.
Aye look to have been pushing things as a test events. £35 for match entry and 5 pints doesnt seem a bad deal
Ayr United FC can confirm alcohol will be on sale at our two upcoming home Premier Sports Cup matches after the club was granted alcohol licences by South Ayrshire Council. These
The ticket price of £35 will give admission to a maximum of 66 supporters (minimum age 18) per match to enter the stadium through turnstile 13 and includes up to 4 pints of Moretti per person pre-match and a further pint during the half-time interval. Moretti is the only alcoholic drink provided during the test events, with soft drink alternatives available. This ticket prices also includes the match ticket.
Alcohol will be available in the accessible area of the Main Stand to home supporters only. Serving times are:
Saturday 19th July - Ayr United v Arbroath (bar open 12.30pm to 2.30pm and then re-opens at half-time interval).
Tuesday 22nd July - Ayr United v Forfar (bar open 5.15pm to 7.15pm and then re-opens at half-time interval).
The area chosen for the test events is within the current disability section. Supporters who occupy this area are also invited to purchase tickets for the pilot project, but are also able to use the current area to view the match as normal and will continue to enter through Gate G.
Per current legislation, supporters will not be able to view the pitch whilst in the pop up bar area but it is hoped that these events will provide the SPFL and local stakeholders with comfort in the club’s ability to sell alcohol safely within the stadium. ID checks will be made at the turnstile and under 18s will not be permitted to attend the area. Tickets are non-refundable.
We hope this initiative will add to the enjoyment of the matchday experience for supporters. We appreciate your support and will provide any necessary updates closer to the match.
Season Ticket holders have priority access until 10am on Thursday (10th July) to purchase tickets for their season ticket seats either just the seat for the match or access to the pop-up bar too. Season Ticket holders must login to their Main Event tickets account first in order to purchase tickets. They will only have the option to purchase for their Season Ticket seat(s), they cannot choose to purchase any additional seats or change their seat during the priority window. This priority window applies to both the Arbroath match on Saturday 19th July and the Forfar match on 22nd July.
Tickets for both matches will then go on general sale on Thursday 10th July at 10am and any season ticket seats not purchased during the priority window will be released for general sale. Any tickets remaining for the pop-up bar will also go on general sale.
soucehttps://ayrunitedfc.co.uk/ayr-united-granted-alcohol-licence-for-upcoming-premier-sports-cup-matches
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Tue 8 Jul 12:45
Thomas Franks have recently came in to do staff catering at Edinburgh Airport and although I don`t use it much I`ve been impressed with the quality.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Tue 8 Jul 18:43
That`s a cracking deal at Ayr United, 35 quid for a match ticket and 5 pints. When you consider the match ticket is probably more than £20, there`s not many places you can get 5 pints of Moretti for 15 quid
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 9 Jul 09:22
they are league cup games so imagine £10/£15 match tickets still £5/£4 a pint isnt a bad deal.
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