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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?
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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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
Quote:
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
Quote:
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
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Sat 19 Jul 09:42
Quote:
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
Quote:
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
Quote:
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
Quote:
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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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sat 19 Jul 12:00
The meal deal a choice of pie, doughnut of your choice and a drink around £7 at the rovers ,Stuarts of Buckhaven, all good quality stuff , this is the standard were looking for.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 19 Jul 14:44
Stephens only have themselves to blame. The quality absolutely fell off a cliff while the prices kept creeping up. Fans have been moaning about it for seasons and nothing changed. They clearly weren’t listening. When folk are forking out good money at the game, the least you expect is a half decent pie. Glad it’s been binned and fair play to the club for finally making the change. Buzzing to see what the new offering`s like on Tuesday, hopefully something worth it.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sat 19 Jul 18:34
Stephen’s have been on the decline for years. There food in general isn’t as good as it was. Bayne’s, Stewart’s all serving better quality pies etc. the stuff at EEP was the lowest quality that Stephen’s could have produced. I hope it’s a shot in the arm for them because they need it.
I don’t get why folk are posting a bit of hate for pie sports. No being funny but every pie sports pie I’ve had has been much better than any Stephen’s pie - especially one bought at EEP. Also, the pie sports kebab pie was actually really good. The Stephen’s one 😬 less than average. Actually the McGhee ones you can get from Asda and stick in the oven yourself are better than a Stephen’s kebab pie.
COYP
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 19 Jul 20:18
Pie Sports is just Pars Bakery. Guess who else is under the Pars Bakery ownership?
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Sat 19 Jul 21:17
This is a real positive, and showing that the fan experience is core to new owners. Light and Day compared to before where we were purely there to hand over money
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Sat 19 Jul 22:44
Living in the West, when you mention who you support it`s a pretty much stick on that someone will mention the steak bridie and thats from experiences and visiting EEP often 15+ years ago with Rangers, Celtic or whoever else.
I`d say after the `Say Aye To A Killie Pie` it`s the most well known tie in or product you`d place against a Scottish team. Stephen`s really missed a trick and got complacent with this one
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sat 19 Jul 23:05
The East Kilbride van had really good quality and a great range of food. That’s what’s needed. That said they didn’t do a pie ?
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Sat 19 Jul 23:37
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.
So just posting p!sh unsubstantial info as per usual then?
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Sat 19 Jul 23:38
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Sat 19 Jul 12:00
The meal deal a choice of pie, doughnut of your choice and a drink around £7 at the rovers ,Stuarts of Buckhaven, all good quality stuff , this is the standard were looking for.
It really isn’t
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 20 Jul 06:54
Quote:
Back_oh_the_net, Sat 19 Jul 23:38
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Sat 19 Jul 12:00
The meal deal a choice of pie, doughnut of your choice and a drink around £7 at the rovers ,Stuarts of Buckhaven, all good quality stuff , this is the standard were looking for.
It really isn’t
Miles better than the guff Stephens has offered.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: StackPar
Date: Sun 20 Jul 08:52
Nails it - the standard of Stephen’s bridie has been miles off it for over a decade and it’s living of past ‘glory’. Was time for a change which the club have dealt with.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sun 20 Jul 11:26
Baynes and Stuart`s for me! And yes, think Stephens hasn`t been good for a few years
I get that the ovens at EEP are out of date, but hope for more variety this season.
Don`t want a vast choice though, it`s a game of football, and speed is of the essence.
I remember we did it in house for a bit, and it was unworkable as it took forever.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 20 Jul 21:14
Quote:
Back_oh_the_net, Sat 19 Jul 23:37
Quote:
PARrot, Sat 19 Jul 01:30
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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.
So just posting p!sh unsubstantial info as per usual then?
I think you meant to say, "unsubstantiated..."
Give me some examples if you can.
I said "I think", not, "I know", and I was quick to right the wrong.
You really have a problem with me, don`t you?
I"ve been told by other posters I should feel honoured to have my own stalker.
Post Edited (Mon 21 Jul 05:48)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 21 Jul 12:11
"Unsubstantial" relates.more to the meat content of a Stephens bridie!
The rumour about them using the day befores stock isn`t true though. It all gets chucked.
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Topic Originator: Alf
Date: Mon 21 Jul 18:13
Kebab pies
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Mon 21 Jul 18:39
Change of supplier but similar offerings (Pies and Bridies) it would seem initially at least, looking forward to the dotnet reviews.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 21 Jul 18:45
Little bit disappointed ad thought they would bring something slightly different to the table - burgers, hot dogs, chips etc. but willing to give it a try and see if the quality is better.
Wonder if they also provide drinks for young kids too (4 year old) as only fizzy juice isn’t an option for that age.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Mon 21 Jul 19:03
Quote:
Dave_1885, Mon 21 Jul 18:45
Little bit disappointed ad thought they would bring something slightly different to the table - burgers, hot dogs, chips etc. but willing to give it a try and see if the quality is better.
Wonder if they also provide drinks for young kids too (4 year old) as only fizzy juice isn’t an option for that age.
Totally agree, it’s just more of the same. Disappointed we didn’t try something different.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 21 Jul 19:40
Will give it a go but disappointing they basically just copied Stephens limited options.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Mon 21 Jul 19:45
Could it just be timing they`ve not been in the door very long and how much of a factor is it selling beer if they have limited space.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 21 Jul 19:47
Definitely get the impression from the article that it’s much of a muchness.
https://dafc.co.uk/food-kiosks-update/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLrU8JjbGNrAutTvmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEekp4jeAgF8DR9ceKA3RoVedKOLq9nR9afG4-kUWmvXIpT9mkcJwMoPkwn6c8_aem_yOpQ2VowkCLtyTzFoCYdEA
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Mon 21 Jul 20:05
Yeah disappointed but see what happens.
Irn Bru was always on the menu with Stephen’s but as flat as a pancake as they poured it out in cups ready to hand out - so that’s certainly not new.
I was hoping for burgers, hot dogs etc as well. I reckon it’s probably more the facilities available that are restricting it.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 21 Jul 20:07
Most of my reasoning for a change was because of a lack of variety.
This menu is just more of the same and probably more expensive.
I hoping it’s just due to not upgrading facilities in the kiosks but at the moment not impressed with what I’ve read.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 21 Jul 20:25
Some pizza would have been a good option. Like most, initially doesn’t inspire.
PS - is the kebab pie not a Stephen’s creation?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 21 Jul 20:52
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 21 Jul 20:25
Some pizza would have been a good option. Like most, initially doesn’t inspire.
PS - is the kebab pie not a Stephen’s creation?
I think it was a Stuarts creation in this area first off. Prices will most certainly be higher, with it being a catering company and not a local bakers.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Mon 21 Jul 21:01
Was always going to be limited, but hopefully the quality will be better.
Would like to see pizza, similar to Easter Road possibly stovies amongst other but perhaps the fare will grow once the new caterers find their feet.
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Topic Originator: rikaka
Date: Mon 21 Jul 22:07
Sounds like they have subbied it out to Stephens
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Mon 21 Jul 22:14
Give them a chance, they`ve barely been in the door 5 mins, the kiosks need upgrading.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Mon 21 Jul 22:46
Nobody has even tasted any of the grub yet and yer all whining about it. What a bunch of moaning wee hoors
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Topic Originator: Roger Daltrey
Date: Mon 21 Jul 22:58
What he said. 👆
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Topic Originator: Swainy
Date: Mon 21 Jul 23:30
The statement said `initial changes` which would imply that this is just the start. Also specifically mentions the arrangements are for the league cup games, would expect a proper change in kiosk arrangements for the first league game.
D.A are the number one!
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Tue 22 Jul 09:55
Last season, i only made it away to Firhill (pie sports, good selection of pies and maybe a rollover if you`re lucky) and Cappielow (wee van with poor quality rolls just by the entrance) and neither particularly streets ahead of EEP (Morton worse)
Question for the more well-travelled Pars fans... which Championship ground does it best and what were they offering that we (currently) aren`t?
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 10:02)
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Tue 22 Jul 10:26
Quote:
red-star-par, Mon 21 Jul 22:46
Nobody has even tasted any of the grub yet and yer all whining about it. What a bunch of moaning wee hoors
Nobody is “whining” about the taste, try reading instead of sheet stirring, the disappointment comes from a very similar choice I.e pies and bridies.
Browsing the media platforms the majority of folk were looking for a move away from baked goods which hopefully will come through time.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 10:32
Worth noting that is NOT the full list of what is available and what`s available this week is just the start. This is all stated in the story. I`m sure things like pizza and hot dogs will appear if there`s demand.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Tue 22 Jul 10:44
This is just the start of a new partnership, if the quality is improved that`s a good start. The more selection you start offering, the greater the difficulty is to keep the quality high.
As for the cashless point, I understand the frustration especially from older fans. However, the number of times I`ve been stuck behind someone fiddling around with change and holding up the queue as opposed to tapping a card or phone is also pretty annoying. It makes the staff`s job easier as well.
I`m looking forward to the new supplier, I always used to love having a Bridie at the football but in recent years I`ve just eaten before or after due to the declining standards.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 14:18
Being cashless means it`s much more hygienic and a lot easier and faster for the staff to get people served. The only people that seem to make an issue of wanting to use cash are Superstar Tradesmen that are coining it in, and don`t want to have to pay their taxes like everyone else has to
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 14:53
Quote:
red-star-par, Tue 22 Jul 14:18
Being cashless means it`s much more hygienic and a lot easier and faster for the staff to get people served. The only people that seem to make an issue of wanting to use cash are Superstar Tradesmen that are coining it in, and don`t want to have to pay their taxes like everyone else has to
You’re a boy 😂
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Tue 22 Jul 15:32
Yup, no cash = very good, nice and clean. I`d rather lick a toilet seat than handle cash.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Tue 22 Jul 17:10
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Tue 22 Jul 15:32
Yup, no cash = very good, nice and clean. I`d rather lick a toilet seat than handle cash.
^^^ I would pay good cash to see that 👊
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Tue 22 Jul 17:12
Dumbarton was cash only.
Or so my kids kept telling me.
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The universe is ruled by chance and indifference
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Tue 22 Jul 17:46
Quote:
parsfan, Tue 22 Jul 17:12
Dumbarton was cash only.
Or so my kids kept telling me.
And that`s why I always carry a spare tenner in my phone case!
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:04
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Tue 22 Jul 15:32
Yup, no cash = very good, nice and clean. I`d rather lick a toilet seat than handle cash.
I don’t get the logic here.
You’re basically saying you’d rather lick the back of some sweaty ball sack, p15h, sh1t or if it’s just been cleaned bleach, than handle cash?
You know if it worries you that much you can wear gloves or wash your hands after you’ve handled cash. There really is no reason for licking toilet seats
COYP
Post Edited (Tue 22 Jul 18:05)
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Tue 22 Jul 18:58
Steak bridies are amazing
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Topic Originator: PeterHu50
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:17
Quote:
dafc-chris1, Tue 22 Jul 18:58
Steak bridies are amazing
Sausage rolls less so
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Tue 22 Jul 19:27
Quote:
dafc-chris1, Tue 22 Jul 18:58
Steak bridies are amazing
From Brownings, who also do the Killie Pies.
Not that much of a step up for me, but time will tell.
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Topic Originator: 1885_ChillPar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:28
Not even halftime and ran out of hot food 😒
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:29
Browning`s are excellent. You can buy their pies and bridies in Aldi. I`m sure Aldi were selling Pie Sports for a bit too.
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Topic Originator: Kintos
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:43
Went at 20:05, eventually got served at 20:20. Got some of the very last few items of hot food left. 500ml bottles being poured for every punter taking ages. Very expensive. Pie and bridie were at least very good. Was in the Main Stand. Big fail from Thomas Franks on the first outing
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:53
Queues horrendous. Waited ages and then no hot food left so basically I queued ages for nothing. Absolute joke. Nowhere near good enough.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 22 Jul 20:59
Quick question as not there tonight - what are the kid friendly options for food and drink? If any?
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:11
I’m not in Dunfermline today either, but wouldn’t mind knowing what veggie options are as well?
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:21
Always been an issue with games like this, they ways seem to underestimate the crowd. You`d think with it being the first fame and the novelty factor they`d have had more stuff mind you. Even if they took a hit for tonight, they needed to make a good first impression.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 21:56
I saw Marconi pies but nothing else for veggie options. Perhaps more in the future?
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:00
Quote:
buffy, Tue 22 Jul 21:56
I saw Marconi pies but nothing else for veggie options. Perhaps more in the future?
Blast from the past. A wee while since I was an apprentice.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:02
Depending on what the casings.are made with a macaroni pie may not be vegetarian either.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:05
😂 Raymie
I’m needin ma bed. Long day.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:27
Bit predictable they would run out of food as people were queuing an hour before kick off.
That’s normal as folk want to try the new fare on offer.
Don’t know what the pies were like but enjoyed the bridie I must say. Coffee was fine as well.
Price wise not so tasty.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: hopefulpar
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:30
Disaster - no hot food at half time . No Pepper for the Bovril - No small drinks for the kids and the queues were a joke
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:31
Went to have a look (in the Norrie) twice but the queue was so large that I just sacked it off.
3 teenagers went a few minutes before Half Time and missed the first 10 minutes of the Second Half because the queue was so long.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:43
Hopefully lessons learned and improvements are put in place for Saturday ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:45
Hopefully they get some lids for the juices on Saturday.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Tue 22 Jul 22:47
I’m just going to get baynes on my way up on Saturday to avoid going hungry again.
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Topic Originator: bobopar
Date: Wed 23 Jul 09:42
Pies were ok, Bovril was piping hot and seemed to be in a bigger cup than Stephens. Was £11.20 for 2 pies a bovril and an Irn Bru. It was real Irn Bru poured from a 500ml bottle.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 23 Jul 11:53
Quote:
red-star-par, Tue 22 Jul 14:18
Being cashless means it`s much more hygienic and a lot easier and faster for the staff to get people served. The only people that seem to make an issue of wanting to use cash are Superstar Tradesmen that are coining it in, and don`t want to have to pay their taxes like everyone else has to
Didn’t you lot have a riot recently about tax?
COYP
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Wed 23 Jul 18:59
Quote:
bobopar, Wed 23 Jul 09:42
Pies were ok, Bovril was piping hot and seemed to be in a bigger cup than Stephens. Was £11.20 for 2 pies a bovril and an Irn Bru. It was real Irn Bru poured from a 500ml bottle.
That doesn’t seem that bad, from the price whinging on the thread I expected that to be £15
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 23 Jul 19:17
Quote:
P, Wed 23 Jul 18:59
Quote:
bobopar, Wed 23 Jul 09:42
Pies were ok, Bovril was piping hot and seemed to be in a bigger cup than Stephens. Was £11.20 for 2 pies a bovril and an Irn Bru. It was real Irn Bru poured from a 500ml bottle.
That doesn’t seem that bad, from the price whinging on the thread I expected that to be £15
Im bresking that down iny napper guessing,:
Irn bru £2
Bovril £1.50
That makes the pies £4 each.
Not cheap but maybe what to expect at an event.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 23 Jul 19:25
£3.70 for the pies
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 23 Jul 19:42
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 23 Jul 19:17
Quote:
P, Wed 23 Jul 18:59
Quote:
bobopar, Wed 23 Jul 09:42
Pies were ok, Bovril was piping hot and seemed to be in a bigger cup than Stephens. Was £11.20 for 2 pies a bovril and an Irn Bru. It was real Irn Bru poured from a 500ml bottle.
That doesn’t seem that bad, from the price whinging on the thread I expected that to be £15
Im bresking that down iny napper guessing,:
Irn bru £2
Bovril £1.50
That makes the pies £4 each.
Not cheap but maybe what to expect at an event.
How long did that take you? 👆
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Wed 23 Jul 20:11
The board showed the soft drinks as being £2.50 but I was only charged £1.90 so I assumed it was an opening night discount.
To be fair, the boy didn`t even pour the entire drink into my cup, to which the lady in charge kindly reminded him that he needed to pour all the drink into the cup.
I may well have been his first customer!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 23 Jul 20:36
£3.70 for a pie is absolute daylight robbery.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 23 Jul 21:29
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 23 Jul 20:36
£3.70 for a pie is absolute daylight robbery.
Yeah, it is and it’s the reason I’ll not be using it. It’s £4 at Hampden, which I find crazy. If people want to spend that, then fill your boots but it’s not for me. I would be over £16 for a pie, drink and a biscuit for me and my son, that’s ridiculous IMHO.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 23 Jul 21:36
It is, Dave.
After having some thoughts about it all ~ in the cold light of day and some sleep ~ there was too much juice in the big plastic cup. It was flimsy too and I didn’t put it up on the ledge in the Pb because I thought some poor souls on the steps would get a right soaking if it tipped over. I didn’t finish the juice because there was too much (no’ like me) and I do like Pepsi Max.
The only drinks options for kids (I think) were the capri sun; or perhaps there’s a chance of asking for a smaller cup? Lids would be handy, I agree.
A couple of pals had the Killie pies. They said they were great.
I had my eye on the Sammy double biscuit though.
Next time, Sammy. 🤪
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 23 Jul 22:10
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Wed 23 Jul 19:42
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 23 Jul 19:17
Quote:
P, Wed 23 Jul 18:59
Quote:
bobopar, Wed 23 Jul 09:42
Pies were ok, Bovril was piping hot and seemed to be in a bigger cup than Stephens. Was £11.20 for 2 pies a bovril and an Irn Bru. It was real Irn Bru poured from a 500ml bottle.
That doesn’t seem that bad, from the price whinging on the thread I expected that to be £15
Im bresking that down iny napper guessing,:
Irn bru £2
Bovril £1.50
That makes the pies £4 each.
Not cheap but maybe what to expect at an event.
How long did that take you? 👆
A nano second plus half an hour to fofix the fat finger typos
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 23 Jul 22:21
Just reading the title of this thread, "Catering link up" has made me think, there should be link sausages on rolls, bacon rolls, maybe square sausage on a roll. That`s the sort of stuff I like. Good healthy grub
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Wed 23 Jul 22:51
So my bill was £20.50
2 bridies
1 pie
1 Bovril
1 double biscuit
1 coffee
About a 3 quid rise from last season as I would order pretty much the same.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 23 Jul 22:59
Prices will be higher but also quality better.
It seems daft they`re emptying bottles into cups. I`m pretty sure Falkirk have the kiosks set up to do draught drinks. Surely this works out cheaper and allows the option for small/medium/large?
Although I really rate the Brownings bridies and pies, it would be good to see some options from local firms like Baynes and Stuart`s.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 23 Jul 23:24
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Wed 23 Jul 22:51
So my bill was £20.50
2 bridies
1 pie
1 Bovril
1 double biscuit
1 coffee
About a 3 quid rise from last season as I would order pretty much the same.
Double biscuit??? You Fifers are a different breed. It`s an Empire or German biscuit 😉
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 23 Jul 23:33
Quote:
Big T Par, Wed 23 Jul 23:24
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Wed 23 Jul 22:51
So my bill was £20.50
2 bridies
1 pie
1 Bovril
1 double biscuit
1 coffee
About a 3 quid rise from last season as I would order pretty much the same.
Double biscuit??? You Fifers are a different breed. It`s an Empire or German biscuit 😉
I call it a boob personally…….no, seriously, I do 🙈
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 23 Jul 23:40
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Wed 23 Jul 23:33
Quote:
Big T Par, Wed 23 Jul 23:24
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Wed 23 Jul 22:51
So my bill was £20.50
2 bridies
1 pie
1 Bovril
1 double biscuit
1 coffee
About a 3 quid rise from last season as I would order pretty much the same.
Double biscuit??? You Fifers are a different breed. It`s an Empire or German biscuit 😉
I call it a boob personally…….no, seriously, I do 🙈
😂😂
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Topic Originator: Ianoappar
Date: Sat 26 Jul 09:59
Was in Morrisons yesterday saw the Bridie that we are now selling at KDM East End Park for £3.70 priced at £1.78
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 26 Jul 10:01
Quote:
Ianoappar, Sat 26 Jul 09:59
Was in Morrisons yesterday saw the Bridie that we are now selling at KDM East End Park for £3.70 priced at £1.78
To be fair Stephens did exactly the same in doubling their prices
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
Post Edited (Sat 26 Jul 10:01)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 26 Jul 10:08
Do folks eat at football matches because they are hungry or is it because it’s tradition?
If it’s the latter, then do those people buy popcorn and hot dogs etc, when they go to the cinema?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Sat 26 Jul 10:16
Wonder what the deal between the caterer and the club looks like?
I know Pie Sports (who i think do it all really professionally) pay PTFC a premium per head based on the official attendance. Around a quid from what I heard. So 3,000 attendance, £3k to the club.
I suspect the caterer is largely responsible for the infrastructure improvement/setup costs too. Bigger ovens and contactless payments = larger range, more pies and quicker sales!
My daughter has sold pies at Firhill the past few seasons and this season they`ve only just got Juice guns in rather than pouring from bottles. It can take time for stuff like this to get put in place. We can`t expect vast improvements overnight.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 26 Jul 12:16
Pie Sports is run by the same family who own Stephens. Maybe Pie Sports is like the Audi of the family while we were getting the Skoda?
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sat 26 Jul 12:35
Quote:
Ianoappar, Sat 26 Jul 09:59
Was in Morrisons yesterday saw the Bridie that we are now selling at KDM East End Park for £3.70 priced at £1.78
If I go to the Odeon I pay £7.99 for nachos, if I go to Morrisons a bag of Doritos can be £1.25 & a jar of nacho cheese for £1.50 - food always has an increase in price to consume on premises compared to buying in a supermarket 🤷🏻♂️
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 26 Jul 12:59
Morrisons don`t need to throw away bin bags of unsold pies at the end of each day, also, their business is more than one hour a week, as the kiosks basically are (I`m guessing the staff get paid for more than a single hour)
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 26 Jul 13:28
Quote:
neils, Sat 26 Jul 12:59
Morrisons don`t need to throw away bin bags of unsold pies at the end of each day, also, their business is more than one hour a week, as the kiosks basically are (I`m guessing the staff get paid for more than a single hour)
I don`t think they threw away any pies on Tuesday, considering they were sold out before half time!
The kiosks are also open from 1pm until around 4:15pm so hardly one hour.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 26 Jul 13:29
Wouldn’t be surprised if the catering sells out earlier today.
Assuming it’s open during the alcohol period in the Norrie.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 26 Jul 13:32
Most food sold in a supermarket will be zero-rated for VAT purposes. Food sold for consumption at a sports venue will be subject to VAT at 20%.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Sat 26 Jul 14:30
"It seems daft they`re emptying bottles into cups. I`m pretty sure Falkirk have the kiosks set up to do draught drinks. Surely this works out cheaper and allows the option for small/medium/large?"
I`m sure in the past someone mentioned there was an issue getting mains water into the kiosks? They seem to bring hot water in urns from elsewhere for the hot drinks and don`t seem to have the capacity for soda guns. Hopefully the investment in the stadium will include things like that and better food warmers etc.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 26 Jul 14:41
Tried the Scotch Pie and wasn’t a fan, far too salty and lukewarm warm.
Post Edited (Sat 26 Jul 14:42)
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sat 26 Jul 15:24
It`s pretty mad using 500ml bottles, that`s a really cost inefficient way of doing things.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 26 Jul 16:16
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Sat 26 Jul 15:24
It`s pretty mad using 500ml bottles, that`s a really cost inefficient way of doing things.
I`m pretty sure they don`t have the plumbing for anything else.
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Sat 26 Jul 16:40
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Sat 26 Jul 15:24
It`s pretty mad using 500ml bottles, that`s a really cost inefficient way of doing things.
^^^ Perhaps they should just sell the drink in the bottle without dispensing into a cup and simply removing the lid for safety concerns.
This happens at many venues and speeds the process up and keeps the juice nice and fizzy
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 26 Jul 17:39
£8 for a pie, a drink and a Sammy biscuit….only really purchased due to a 4 and a half year old being hungry 😂 the pie was greasy and soggy, and irn bru in a plastic cup with no lid was a challenge.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 26 Jul 17:52
Maybe Capri sun wasn`t such a bad.idea......
What I want to know is, what are all the pies/Bridie`s like? Seems like the Scotch pies aren`t great? What others are there?
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 26 Jul 17:55
My kids had a macaroni pie and a doner kebab pie and both said they were better than the sausage roll/bridie they would normally get.
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Topic Originator: istvan kozma
Date: Sat 26 Jul 18:23
Coffee was awful.
KOZMA
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Topic Originator: cfad
Date: Sat 26 Jul 19:40
Quote:
istvan kozma, Sat 26 Jul 18:23
Coffee was awful.
Agreed but no different from before - same instant coffee and hot water
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 26 Jul 19:52
Stirling fan on TikTok gave the scotch pie and 8.5/10.
Instant coffee is a bit daft but I suppose it`s quick. Surely it wouldn`t be that hard to get plumbing into the kiosks?
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 26 Jul 19:54
Quote:
jake89, Sat 26 Jul 19:52
Stirling fan on TikTok gave the scotch pie and 8.5/10.
Instant coffee is a bit daft but I suppose it`s quick. Surely it wouldn`t be that hard to get plumbing into the kiosks?
Honestly both me and my mate felt iffy after having it. A lot of content, but very very salty.
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Topic Originator: k76
Date: Sat 26 Jul 20:02
I go for the football not the food.
If you are mad enough and expecting great food, then you are delusional.
It’s only 2 hrs surely you can’t go that long without getting your nose in the trough.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 26 Jul 20:18
Quote:
k76, Sat 26 Jul 20:02
I go for the football not the food.
If you are mad enough and expecting great food, then you are delusional.
It’s only 2 hrs surely you can’t go that long without getting your nose in the trough.
Baynes could easily provide decent, fresh grub at a lesser price. But the club most likely has never reached out to them. They also don’t overly worry about waste age, so any left overs would be gone to charities etc if need be.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 26 Jul 21:19
Quote:
Berry, Sat 26 Jul 19:54
Quote:
jake89, Sat 26 Jul 19:52
Stirling fan on TikTok gave the scotch pie and 8.5/10.
Instant coffee is a bit daft but I suppose it`s quick. Surely it wouldn`t be that hard to get plumbing into the kiosks?
Honestly both me and my mate felt iffy after having it. A lot of content, but very very salty.
He DID say it was a bit salty.
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Topic Originator: istvan kozma
Date: Sat 26 Jul 22:20
Agreed coffee is the same as before, but more expensive. Will not be buying it again.
KOZMA
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Topic Originator: Parca_Par
Date: Sat 26 Jul 22:27
Legends was selling a good selection of hot food today - scotch pies, donar pies, steak pies, steak bridies, chips and cheese/curry sauce, chicken strips etc. Our table certainly enjoyed it 🥧🥙🍟🍗
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Topic Originator: cumbrian par
Date: Sat 26 Jul 22:42
I got a steak bridie at 2.15. On the down side, it was barely warm and stone cold by the time I’d finished and the filling was more thick gravy than steak, although there were some nice pieces of steak in it. On the plus side, it was tasty, the pastry was light and flaky and £3.70 seemed a fair price.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 26 Jul 22:55
A few comments about coffee here, the club could probably make a bit of cash out of the sort of mugs that happily pay 4 or 5 quid for a coffee if they got the sort of stuff they like in
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 26 Jul 23:01
Was the alcohol trial in operation today or was that just Tuesday?
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 26 Jul 23:12
I understand there was a bar set up in the Norrie undercroft. There were also folk drinking in the front rows of the main stand.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sat 26 Jul 23:34
Quote:
buffy, Sat 26 Jul 23:12
I understand there was a bar set up in the Norrie undercroft. There were also folk drinking in the front rows of the main stand.
I didn’t think you were allowed to sell alcohol in view of the pitch?
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 26 Jul 23:59
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 26 Jul 22:55
A few comments about coffee here, the club could probably make a bit of cash out of the sort of mugs that happily pay 4 or 5 quid for a coffee if they got the sort of stuff they like in
Not sure I’m a “mug”, however they would definitely make more money out of the coffee if they used beans rather than instant. I have up on the coffee at EEP years ago!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 27 Jul 08:11
Quote:
Kdy Par, Sat 26 Jul 23:34
Quote:
buffy, Sat 26 Jul 23:12
I understand there was a bar set up in the Norrie undercroft. There were also folk drinking in the front rows of the main stand.
I didn’t think you were allowed to sell alcohol in view of the pitch?
Not sure I understand Kdy. Folk told me there was a bar in the NMC. I saw folk drinking in the main stand but I’ve no idea where the bar was for them.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 27 Jul 10:10
Quote:
buffy, Sun 27 Jul 08:11
Quote:
Kdy Par, Sat 26 Jul 23:34
Quote:
buffy, Sat 26 Jul 23:12
I understand there was a bar set up in the Norrie undercroft. There were also folk drinking in the front rows of the main stand.
I didn’t think you were allowed to sell alcohol in view of the pitch?
Not sure I understand Kdy. Folk told me there was a bar in the NMC. I saw folk drinking in the main stand but I’ve no idea where the bar was for them.
Alcohol has to be consumed in the concourse, you’re not allowed to drink it at your seat. I don’t think any was sold in the main stand only in the Norrie.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sun 27 Jul 11:36
Quote:
Kdy Par, Sun 27 Jul 10:10
Quote:
buffy, Sun 27 Jul 08:11
Quote:
Kdy Par, Sat 26 Jul 23:34
Quote:
buffy, Sat 26 Jul 23:12
I understand there was a bar set up in the Norrie undercroft. There were also folk drinking in the front rows of the main stand.
I didn’t think you were allowed to sell alcohol in view of the pitch?
Not sure I understand Kdy. Folk told me there was a bar in the NMC. I saw folk drinking in the main stand but I’ve no idea where the bar was for them.
Alcohol has to be consumed in the concourse, you’re not allowed to drink it at your seat. I don’t think any was sold in the main stand only in the Norrie.
Aye that’s right, KDY Park. You can’t consume alcohol in view of the pitch. That means no bevvy in the stands only in the concorse. As far as I was aware the area for the trial was in the concorse at the Norrie.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 27 Jul 13:22
Ah I understand now.
Maybe I’ve been mistaken - the folk drinking in the main stand - were holding the large plastic cups. Probably juice.
I need new glesses.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 27 Jul 13:38
Say what you want about the prices, I had a Bridie and it was really good. Son had a sausage roll and said that was better as well.
It certainly wasn’t the cheapest but I’d much rather pay a bit more and enjoy it, than still pay twice as much as anywhere else and think it’s not as good as it should be.
COYP
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Sun 27 Jul 13:58
As far as I can make out they are still Stephen`s bridies so don`t expect to see any difference in quality
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sun 27 Jul 14:07
Quote:
buffy, Sun 27 Jul 13:22
Ah I understand now.
Maybe I’ve been mistaken - the folk drinking in the main stand - were holding the large plastic cups. Probably juice.
I need new glesses.
The soft drinks are served in what looks like plastic pint glasses, so may have looked like a pint of alcohol.
Out of interest anyone try out the bar in the Norrie.
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Topic Originator: Milos Drizzle
Date: Sun 27 Jul 14:08
I had all but given up on the Stephens coffee it was that bad. Thought I’d give the new crowd a chance with their coffee yesterday, and it’s just as undrinkable and a bit more expensive. How difficult can it be to get the coffee to water ratio better? Or use marginally more expensive instant coffee powder? I’d happily take a smaller amount of liquid if I didn’t have to have the weekly musing as to whether they’ve actually given me tea instead. Anyhoo, it’s moot, as I’m done with it.
This is my signature
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sun 27 Jul 14:40
Quote:
Thaipar, Sun 27 Jul 13:58
As far as I can make out they are still Stephen`s bridies so don`t expect to see any difference in quality
They`re not, it`s Brownings.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 27 Jul 15:48
Quote:
Thaipar, Sun 27 Jul 13:58
As far as I can make out they are still Stephen`s bridies so don`t expect to see any difference in quality
No, it’s Brownings and honestly it’s much better than a Stephen’s Bridie. Not even close.
COYP
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 27 Jul 15:55
Brownies bridies are far, far better than a Stephens one. My only concern would be the preservatives in them. They sell the same ones in Aldi so they have a decent shelf life whereas Stephens don`t as they`re made fresh.
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Sun 27 Jul 20:54
Even for mid-afternoon games spectators may have travelled some distance and it may be some time since they have eaten or before they will eat again so having a food outlet caters for a need. This will be particularly true for evening games when you may have had to leave straight from work to get there.
It is also part of the game’s tradition. And, apparently, popular demand insists that catering is part of the match-day experience which must be enhanced.
However, I have to say that my initial impression is that it the new offering is not significantly better.
For the Hamilton game I think there was only one kiosk open in the main stand – this meant long queues and the hassle of having to squeeze past lines of supporters in an effort to get back to your seat, whilst trying not to drop or spill anything. \Inside the room, the table with milk and condiments was next to the queue, rather than on the other side where there was plenty of unused space which seemed less than ideal.
Cashless may be the way forward, but the service still seemed slow – perhaps familiarity with the machines will help here, but there did seem to be a lot of tapping of screens - and then I didn’t get my bridie, so I had to ask again. It was actually quite tasty, and the coffee was nice and hot.
For the Stirling game, the other cafeteria was open and there was no queue. However, this time I had to chase up my coffee (it may have been the same server) and the cup could have been fuller. The bridie was luke-warm.
The German biscuits are smaller and there seems to be more packaging which seems to be bucking current trends. Decanting soft drinks from 500ml bottles into cups does seem an odd way of doing it.
The operators claim to be seeking free consultancy advice (feedback). How do I provide this?
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Topic Originator: coventrypar
Date: Sun 27 Jul 22:36
I sampled the drink trial. Carling or fruity cider on offer. Little place to stand. Barriers to make sure we didn’t wander. Frankly boring and nothing to do and little area to put your plastic glass. Had come from legends so instead of watching sky and sitting was eating a pie ( pretty decent) and standing.
Lots to learn.
"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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