Adieu Azure

[OSRGull]

Well, the hot dogs were f***ing vile yesterday.

 

[The Large One]

You have to bear in mind that not much changed for yesterday's match, with the exception of a different set of people walking around looking important - same suppliers, same food, same staff - at least, I'm told all of those who were employed by Azure at the stadium have been retained.

I think it's unrealistic to have made wholesale changes in that brief time.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I think it's unrealistic to have made wholesale changes in that brief time.

Simple re-organisation/re-configuration of kiosk staff and training would be realistic though; quick wins as another poster mentioned.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

I actually had to instruct the young lad pouring the Kronenburg on the ESU concourse yesterday after the match how to pour a pint.
He was pouring it 2 inches above the glass without tilting it, result 1 inch of frothy head.
Told him to tilt the glass and hold it closer to the tap, result, a perfect pint and 1/4 inch of head.
He thanked me and said nobody had taught him how to pour a pint before.

I really feel for the young staff, they are literally just told this is what your job is, get on with it, lack of training is the cause of the poor service.

 

[trueblue]

I actually had to instruct the young lad pouring the Kronenburg on the ESU concourse yesterday after the match how to pour a pint.
He was pouring it 2 inches above the glass without tilting it, result 1 inch of frothy head.
Told him to tilt the glass and hold it closer to the tap, result, a perfect pint and 1/4 inch of head.
He thanked me and said nobody had taught him how to pour a pint before.

I really feel for the young staff, they are literally just told this is what your job is, get on with it, lack of training is the cause of the poor service.

Absolutely. That's how it's been every week in the WSU. For what it's worth - although probably coincidence - buying my post-match pint was the first problem free transaction of the entire season. Hopefully with a bit of organisation things can improve vastly.

 

[brightonmark1234]

i had a hot dog yesterday and they were crap and worst since we moved to the amex

 

[8ace]

My e-cash still is not on my f***ing card.
This is theft by the club - I'm going to the OB on Wednesday if it's not sorted for the Bristol game.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

I heard from a good source that they had to put in new Ovens and had to work till 5am to get them in. If true I'm guessing Azure took theirs out Friday night which unless they had another venue lined up seems drastic!

When I left the ground on Friday night at about 6.30 the concourses were a hive of activity so I say good work by the club to get anything served on Saturday at 1pm!

 

[ewe2]

Lindley's are the caterers at ...

Barnsley, Bradford City, Bristol City, Bury, Celtic, Colchester United, Crystal Palace, Derby County, Dundee, Dundee United, Gillingham, Hibernian, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Livingston, Manchester City, Millwall, Northampton Town, Notts County, Oxford United, Peterborough United, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland, Swindon Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford, West Bromwich Albion and York City.

....well i remember casarinos bar (spelling ) at Gillingham......Epic....

 

[Lord Bracknell]

....well i remember casarinos bar (spelling ) at Gillingham......Epic....

Spelling wasn't the only problem at Gillingham.

Arithmetic was a challenge to the staff as well. I remember having to patiently explain to someone serving tea that £1 + £1.50 didn't add up to £151.00.

 

[Ernest]

Spelling wasn't the only problem at Gillingham.

Arithmetic was a challenge to the staff as well. I remember having to patiently explain to someone serving tea that £1 + £1.50 didn't add up to £151.00.

Does FOR Dick TIGHT

 

[Titus]

Well, the hot dogs were f***ing vile yesterday.

Hot dogs are supposed to be vile. Some people.

 

[seagull_in_malaysia]

Yesterday was actually the first time I've had a problem with being served. They were so slow I missed the first few minutes of the second half.

 

[poidy]

Some feedback from myself in WSU. Best pints of lager to date that I have encountered at the Amex. Poured to perfection. Queueing was non existent on every occasion I went to the bar which under Azure was unheard of from 2:30 onwards. On a slightly more negative note the burger that I purchased was (even in my intoxicated state) simply inedible which was slightly disappointing. All in all though for a first effort it was more than okay

 

[Superphil]

It's an important question. I can ask if you introduce me.

Me too please.

Had a message from Jo (Piglets) today, she spent all day Saturday in the 1901 kitchens and thinks she has identified what is wrong with the way the pies are being stored and heated there. I have also told her there are some other questions asked, such as the fillings, will feedback what she says. Se can also be contacted at Facebook, PigletsPantryHQ

 

[bassking]

Well, the hot dogs were f***ing vile yesterday.

agree, my boy had one and couldnt eat it, straight in the bin. JOKE!

 

[smiler]

Well, the hot dogs were f***ing vile yesterday.

They have been for some time since they replaced "real" sausages with frankfurters.
Even my son is now refusing to eat them!

 

[Bladders]

i had a hot dog yesterday and they were crap and worst since we moved to the amex

...........and half the size.

 

[brightonmark1234]

bladders yep and they were awful

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

I was told that Lindley's have pretty much the same operating and trading principles as Azure - which is worrying.

The worrying aspect is they have the catering gig at Smellhurst.