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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.
👍
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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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Fri 18 Jul 10:58
A spokesperson for Stephens said: "The club has made the decision to partner with a hospitality firm, who will now be responsible for both the corporate hospitality and kiosk concessions at Dunfermline Athletic.
"Therefore, Stephens will no longer be involved in operating the kiosks or supplying our products at the stadium.
"We’ve greatly valued our relationship with DAFC over the years and sincerely wish them every success moving forward."
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25323480.stephens-bridies-will-no-longer-sold-dunfermline-athletic/
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 18 Jul 11:15
Quote:
GJS93, Fri 18 Jul 10:58
A spokesperson for Stephens said: "The club has made the decision to partner with a hospitality firm, who will now be responsible for both the corporate hospitality and kiosk concessions at Dunfermline Athletic.
"Therefore, Stephens will no longer be involved in operating the kiosks or supplying our products at the stadium.
"We’ve greatly valued our relationship with DAFC over the years and sincerely wish them every success moving forward."
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25323480.stephens-bridies-will-no-longer-sold-dunfermline-athletic/
It`s sad, as it`s always synonymous with the Pars for so many years. However, the quality in recent seasons has been becoming poorer and poorer and things had to change.
Wonder what the new offerings will be
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 18 Jul 12:58
Best news of the summer, used to love a Stephen’s bridie at a match but they’ve ripped the P for a while now.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Fri 18 Jul 13:20
Tremendous news. Only people that enjoy eating absolutely anything can defend Stephens the bakers.
The new scran is pretty much guaranteed to be great, its always is at the beginning. Let`s hope the standards remain high and dont slip over time which happens often.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 18 Jul 16:14
Yep. Bit of a shame that a local company couldn`t be getting a slice of the pie (pun intended) from the catering.
Stephens used to offer a good product at the match but the standards have slipped quite badly over the last few seasons, to the point where I wouldn`t even bother getting anything even if I was quite peckish, or had had a few pints.
It`s a shame for them, but in my opinion they have let their standards go, and really, ripped this p1ss, so they only have themselves to blame
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 18 Jul 17:01
I say this as a fan of Stephen’s and someone who very much believes in helping local businesses, but as has been said, there’s nobody else to blame for this than Stephen’s themselves.
The standard of food has been poor for years, as has the range. Go down to other grounds and you’ll find a more interesting range and better quality than we were getting at Dunfermline. Our food choices were still stuck in the 90’s, and the quality was substandard. They wouldn’t sell what they were offering in their shops, why sell it at EEP?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Fri 18 Jul 20:22
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Fri 18 Jul 17:01
I say this as a fan of Stephen’s and someone who very much believes in helping local businesses, but as has been said, there’s nobody else to blame for this than Stephen’s themselves.
The standard of food has been poor for years, as has the range. Go down to other grounds and you’ll find a more interesting range and better quality than we were getting at Dunfermline. Our food choices were still stuck in the 90’s, and the quality was substandard. They wouldn’t sell what they were offering in their shops, why sell it at EEP?
I think part of the problem was that they were selling at EEP the stuff left over from the shops.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Fri 18 Jul 20:29
It is the end of an era but Stephens have been poor at EEP for a while got lazy and complacent, so their fault. I wonder how much they will lose from this.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 18 Jul 20:57
Stephens won`t lose much but the staff will. Hopefully they can get jobs for the new outfit.
Stephens have a great history in Dunfermline and at EEP but the famous bridies have been a shadow of their former selves for over a decade now. The offering by Stephens was also really quite poor by modern standards. I`d argue some of that was down to the space made available to them though.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 18 Jul 21:27
Food over the years got worse and was barely edible last season, meanwhile the prices inside the stadium for it sky rocketed to ridiculous levels. No love lost for them departing and hopefully the new options are better value for money.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 18 Jul 21:45
Quote:
PARrot, Fri 18 Jul 20:22
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Fri 18 Jul 17:01
I say this as a fan of Stephen’s and someone who very much believes in helping local businesses, but as has been said, there’s nobody else to blame for this than Stephen’s themselves.
The standard of food has been poor for years, as has the range. Go down to other grounds and you’ll find a more interesting range and better quality than we were getting at Dunfermline. Our food choices were still stuck in the 90’s, and the quality was substandard. They wouldn’t sell what they were offering in their shops, why sell it at EEP?
I think part of the problem was that they were selling at EEP the stuff left over from the shops.
Really? I didn’t know that. Terrible!!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 18 Jul 22:41
That’s rubbish, Parrot. Where did you get that from?
Digs posted this on (another thread re Stephen’s Catering a while back).
“The pies sold at east end are made in Rosyth. Fresh, the night before.”
I know a couple of people who’ve worked behind the counters in the kiosks who will tell you the same thing. The food is NOT leftovers from any of their shops.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Fri 18 Jul 23:04
Quote:
buffy, Fri 18 Jul 22:41
That’s rubbish, Parrot. Where did you get that from?
Digs posted this on (another thread re Stephen’s Catering a while back).
“The pies sold at east end are made in Rosyth. Fresh, the night before.”
I know a couple of people who’ve worked behind the counters in the kiosks who will tell you the same thing. The food is NOT leftovers from any of their shops.
Have to say they never tasted fresh, 70% pastry 30% meat and what they were charging was a joke for a sub standard product
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 18 Jul 23:25
Quote:
Parfect69, Fri 18 Jul 23:04
Quote:
buffy, Fri 18 Jul 22:41
That’s rubbish, Parrot. Where did you get that from?
Digs posted this on (another thread re Stephen’s Catering a while back).
“The pies sold at east end are made in Rosyth. Fresh, the night before.”
I know a couple of people who’ve worked behind the counters in the kiosks who will tell you the same thing. The food is NOT leftovers from any of their shops.
Have to say they never tasted fresh, 70% pastry 30% meat and what they were charging was a joke for a sub standard product
The bridies were never hot , barely lukewarm
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 18 Jul 23:42
Quote:
The bridies were never hot , barely lukewarm
And, barely edible
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 18 Jul 23:45
That’s down to the ancient warming equipment in the kiosks. The new catering company will hopefully be replacing them.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Fri 18 Jul 23:46)
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Fri 18 Jul 23:48
I’m convinced there was less steak in the bridies Stephen’s sold at East end compared to the ones they sell in my local branch. Anyone else think this?
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 19 Jul 01:30
Quote:
buffy, Fri 18 Jul 22:41
That’s rubbish, Parrot. Where did you get that from?
Digs posted this on (another thread re Stephen’s Catering a while back).
“The pies sold at east end are made in Rosyth. Fresh, the night before.”
I know a couple of people who’ve worked behind the counters in the kiosks who will tell you the same thing. The food is NOT leftovers from any of their shops.
It was hearsay Buffy. Happy to be corrected if it isnt true.
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Sat 19 Jul 02:49
Looking forward to menu reveal with first home game approaching
Post Edited (Sat 19 Jul 02:49)
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sat 19 Jul 05:55
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 19 Jul 01:30
Quote:
buffy, Fri 18 Jul 22:41
That’s rubbish, Parrot. Where did you get that from?
Digs posted this on (another thread re Stephen’s Catering a while back).
“The pies sold at east end are made in Rosyth. Fresh, the night before.”
I know a couple of people who’ve worked behind the counters in the kiosks who will tell you the same thing. The food is NOT leftovers from any of their shops.
It was hearsay Buffy. Happy to be corrected if it isnt true.
That’s definitely not true. As buffy said part of the problem was equipment. Still think it was due for a change though.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 19 Jul 06:02
It wasn’t just the quality of the food and equipment though really.
The service was slow, really limited choice and limited stock as well, to count how many times we popped over at HT and then turned away because there was little to naff all there.
They also close immediately after HT, probably reasonable rationale for that but thought having the option to buy would through the second half would be sensible.
Then the prices, captive market so expect to be a little more expensive but they were ridiculous.
Post Edited (Sat 19 Jul 06:04)
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sat 19 Jul 09:20
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Never10yairds, Fri 18 Jul 23:48
I’m convinced there was less steak in the bridies Stephen’s sold at East end compared to the ones they sell in my local branch. Anyone else think this?
Totally agree with this, absolutely certain they were made to a different meat:pastry mix for the batch heading for EEP and they just profiteered over football supporters. If you bought in shop and compared to one in the ground they were totally different in amount of filling & poor heating equipment will do nothing to remedy that.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 19 Jul 09:31
It`ll be interesting to see what will be on offer, genuinely what kind of thing are fans hoping for ? Are we hoping for decent fast food or healthier options ?
Ultimately it`s going to be difficult to please everyone and in all likelihood it`s going to cost more than a Pie or Bridie, but then you get what you pay for.
It was always the wee things attached to travelling to away games that stood out, whether it was the soup at Brechin or Fish Pie at Peterhead. I knew plenty of away fans that would relate a Bridie to an away day at East End Park, what will we be synonymous with now.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 19 Jul 09:42
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Westies squint kicks, Sat 19 Jul 09:31
It`ll be interesting to see what will be on offer, genuinely what kind of thing are fans hoping for ? Are we hoping for decent fast food or healthier options ?
Ultimately it`s going to be difficult to please everyone and in all likelihood it`s going to cost more than a Pie or Bridie, but then you get what you pay for.
It was always the wee things attached to travelling to away games that stood out, whether it was the soup at Brechin or Fish Pie at Peterhead. I knew plenty of away fans that would relate a Bridie to an away day at East End Park, what will we be synonymous with now.
Stephens could have went some way to redeeming themselves by selling Lentil soup and a roll at EEP.
Cost effective and popular.
My opinion in general wasn’t that the food was bad but the lack of choice on show.
They could have had pre prepared filled rolls. More cakes and biscuits etc
End of an era indeed but they’ve had a good innings.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 19 Jul 09:48
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AdamAntsParsStripe, Sat 19 Jul 09:42
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Westies squint kicks, Sat 19 Jul 09:31
It`ll be interesting to see what will be on offer, genuinely what kind of thing are fans hoping for ? Are we hoping for decent fast food or healthier options ?
Ultimately it`s going to be difficult to please everyone and in all likelihood it`s going to cost more than a Pie or Bridie, but then you get what you pay for.
It was always the wee things attached to travelling to away games that stood out, whether it was the soup at Brechin or Fish Pie at Peterhead. I knew plenty of away fans that would relate a Bridie to an away day at East End Park, what will we be synonymous with now.
Stephens could have went some way to redeeming themselves by selling Lentil soup and a roll at EEP.
Cost effective and popular.
My opinion in general wasn’t that the food was bad but the lack of choice on show.
They could have had pre prepared filled rolls. More cakes and biscuits etc
End of an era indeed but they’ve had a good innings.
This is what irked me.
Filled rolls, steak and haggis pies, veg option cheese broccoli chilli pies could all have been on offer. They shot themselves in the foot
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 19 Jul 10:28
Maybe they were told to sell only a limited number of items.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Sat 19 Jul 10:38
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buffy, Sat 19 Jul 10:28
Maybe they were told to sell only a limited number of items.
^^^ The larger the menu, the more wastage you have and slower service. Smaller menus for such a limited time to sell is definitely good business sense.
Perhaps the new caterers will continue with the legacy and introduce a Steak Bridie to their own menu 🤔
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sat 19 Jul 10:56
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buffy, Sat 19 Jul 10:28
Maybe they were told to sell only a limited number of items.
I can`t see the club taking any interest in what`s being sold. More like anything fresh will need disposed of if it isn`t sold as it won`t keep. I`d think Thomas Franks will be a bit more imaginative but as others have said there will be some complaining about prices.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 19 Jul 11:04
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JTH123, Sat 19 Jul 10:56 I`d think Thomas Franks will be a bit more imaginative but as others have said there will be some complaining about prices.
If people aren’t happy with the prices then more fool them for paying it. There are plenty options to eat away from the ground, yes, I quite enjoying sitting in a stadium munching a pie, or whatever, but I’ve also gone to grounds and refused to buy anything because I’m not willing to pay the price for it or because I don’t enjoy the catering company enough to warrant paying the price (Pie Sports as an example).
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 19 Jul 11:16
As someone who spent many a high school lunchtime visiting Stephens, the quality is undoubtedly poorer, but also the competition is better. Baynes is better. As a Dunfermline boy I feel I`m betraying my roots in favour of the Ballingry bakers, but it`s true.
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