I know the club has a small share in the profits. But nothing like - in this instance (which was the original point being made) - enough to consider that the beer / food consumption will cover a free entry cost.
And no, it's not different for other non-matchday arrangements. The club itself...
Sodexo manage ALL the catering in the stadium and at Lancing. That's for first team matches, corporate functions, personal functions, REMF quizzes - the lot. And all catering staff are employed, whether part- or full-time, by the caterers.
I understand the tender is up for renewal this summer...