It seems it will be difficult for any external caterer to turn over a decent profit whilst the facilities exist in their current state.
The hospitality in particular is nowhere near adequate.
Cutting right through to the nub of it, then, who is going to pay for all of the equipment to be brought up to standard? The Club, or whoever happens to be running the food?
Has this been a serious source of contention between the Club and its previous catering partners? Comments in the past would suggest it has.
Prior to this year you would presume the burden falls on the club as they owned the facilities, not sure how it would work now the CIC own the stadium/land.
The hospitality in particular is nowhere near adequate.
The food has not been very good in the restaurant this season – and, in fact, has been that bit worse since Henry’s Bar took over.
Wouldn’t go again after we experienced lukewarm beans, sausages and hash browns for a hospitality meal last year. It wasn’t too long after the takeover so there is some leeway to give but it was just a poor experience all round.
There is a guy who goes around testing the hospitality at various clubs around the country (the padded seat) many of the Clubs further down the pyramid put us too shame.
When we do get in a more stable footing it’s an area we have to invest in.
