- Jun 27, 2012
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on Piglets site they quote "at the last game at Brighton...we sold 11,000 pies" (doesn't say when)
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[Food] Catering at the Amex, has it improved?
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on Piglets site they quote "at the last game at Brighton...we sold 11,000 pies" (doesn't say when)
- Jun 27, 2012
- 13,911
Ha ! moaning that there are toilet queues (at half time basically) in probably the most comfortable concourses with places to put your pint, tvs showing live football , highlights post game etc, in the entire country. Ha !
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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Yep, no argument with that and we as fans were especially, in the first few years, too excusing of poor service because it was 'early days' (still being used in the 4th season by many due to operators changing). By then though many had simply given up and taken custom elsewhere (me for instance) or settled for 'nothing will ever change'. And let's face it, the club isn't dependent on F&B sales these days, it's quite literally beer money by comparison. Sort of like a minimum criteria, much like providing toilets
We can but live in hope but really, the government needs to change the rules. That more than anything would make a difference for all parties.
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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I can't believe you don't even get a free cuppa tea at HT anymore. Outrageous really given the price you pay / cost of providing. Still, good for you to experience what we plebs do
PS do you prefer an Atlantic or Madagascan Prawn...?!
AmexRuislip
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I'm guessing a lot of the Goldstone generation who ate the pies of the day, probably have teeth that resemble a car crash in a cemetery now 
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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I'm guessing a lot of the Goldstone generation who ate the pies of the day, probably have teeth that resemble a car crash in a cemetery now
LOL! I never ever, once, purchased any 'hot' food at the Goldstone. Life's short enough as it is. Even a hot drink was a calculated risk.
TheJasperCo
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I'm surprised catering is such an important part of people's match-day experience. Drink in the city centre before the game, eat in the city centre afterwards. You're at the stadium to watch football, not get caught up in lines for hot dogs and overpriced beer.
I don't mean to belittle others - often I queue up (in vein) for a halftime drink when I go to games. Sure, I get that having a drink in the concourse before KO is all part of the enjoyment and part of the social side of going to matches, but queuing up for meal deals and paying over the odds for snacks is just unnecessary IMO. Bordering on the daft.
It's like people who get annoyed with early leavers; the argument they come out with is "you wouldn't leave a movie five minutes before the end". Let's take this analogy to catering - why do people feel the need to stuff their faces when watching a film / football match? The main event is the ninety minutes of action on the screen / pitch. I don't usually feel peckish when watching a game. Or a film for that matter.
I don't mean to belittle others - often I queue up (in vein) for a halftime drink when I go to games. Sure, I get that having a drink in the concourse before KO is all part of the enjoyment and part of the social side of going to matches, but queuing up for meal deals and paying over the odds for snacks is just unnecessary IMO. Bordering on the daft.
It's like people who get annoyed with early leavers; the argument they come out with is "you wouldn't leave a movie five minutes before the end". Let's take this analogy to catering - why do people feel the need to stuff their faces when watching a film / football match? The main event is the ninety minutes of action on the screen / pitch. I don't usually feel peckish when watching a game. Or a film for that matter.
Doubt there are large queues at your average Reading or MKDons home match.
Good point. Just the done thing I guess. Enhances the experience.
sussex_guy2k2
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- Jun 6, 2014
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The funniest thing for me is that they have an early bird offer. They only open the concourses, what, an hour before the game? Yet I've walked in 10 minutes after opening and been told the early bird offer isn't still valid. What. Is. The. Point. 
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??I'm guessing a lot of the Goldstone generation who ate the pies of the day, probably have teeth that resemble a car crash in a cemetery now
If they have any teeth left, that is AR.
I'm guessing a lot of the Goldstone generation who ate the pies of the day, probably have teeth that resemble a car crash in a cemetery now
I was a kid and used to buy the hotdogs or burgers (the boiled cheap American type that came in giant catering tins). I lived to tell the tale, but my brain’s gone to pot early as a result ... how are you @RuislipAmex?).
portlock seagull
Why? Why us?
- Jul 28, 2003
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Don't think the beer's overpriced by any stretch of imagination. And I get your point but it's not always the case you've time especially evening games. Yes we all can find alternatives, life gets in the way however and with transport issues meaning you risk not arriving at all, plenty people arrive way earlier than would have done at Withdean or Goldstone. And want a drink or pie whilst they do. Simples!
The funniest thing for me is that they have an early bird offer. They only open the concourses, what, an hour before the game? Yet I've walked in 10 minutes after opening and been told the early bird offer isn't still valid. What. Is. The. Point.
Concourse is open way before that.
sussex_guy2k2
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I don't usually feel the need to get pissed up at a film or football match to the point that I barely remember what happened. But many people feel that's an appropriate way to be at football...
Plus, why is eating at a football game any less social than drinking at football?
Your point really does seem a tad muddled.
sussex_guy2k2
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Really? I've been to evening games where the North section has only just opened an hour or so before... I must admit, I rarely get there that early so I just assumed this was par for the course. How early does it open and how long does the early bird offer go on for?
AmexRuislip
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52 years and of the Goldstone generation
Let's just say I post my teeth to the dentist, just like [MENTION=750]swindonseagull[/MENTION]
Gazwag
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Did you try a Christmas pie at the Amex, the one I had this year was delicious.
I usually have a red onion sausage roll, by far the best food product I have eaten at any football ground in the country.
I thought they opened a few hours before KO to allow the downing of gallons of ale, in nice surroundings with mates.
crookie
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52 years and of the Goldstone generation
Let's just say I post my teeth to the dentist, just like [MENTION=750]swindonseagull[/MENTION]
IIRC the stench from the toilets under the North Stand put me off the thought of eating !!