hot food were has it gone

[+Feb82000]

hot food were has it gone north stand went down 10 mins before half time today and to find out from other fans there is no pies left get it fixed asap for a big game like aberdeen there should be loads of hot food to eat for fans

[The Long Man]

The catering company is rubbish. Fans in the main stand were told that all hot food was gone, before half time. On complaining to them, we were told "We didn't expect a big crowd today". Only on the day you would expect a bumper crowd (as there was). These people are idiots, as well as taking the mick at ?2 for a lukewarm cup of tea. ICT should run it themselves and do the fans a favour, as well as taking the profits for the good of the club. This company couldn't care less.

[forresjags]

Embarassing, heard Dons fan complaining on the radio about lack of catering.

[old caley girl]

Absolute joke. Makes the club look so amateurous.

[HumbersideDude]

It wasn't just at the TCS this was happening. Fans at another ground, Tannadice I think, were complaining on Open All Mics that there was no pies at half time! Is it the same company?

In Batley there has been an ample supply of homemade Xmas cake, Rum truffles, tablet hot soup, meringues cheesecake available all day. It all needed tested for taste and quality. All passed quality control!! Now waiting for a Chinese, and a tin of Quality Street on the table.. Diets burgered :licklips:

[RiG]

I think it might be. Lindlays Catering if I mind right does both the Dundee clubs.

[PullMyFinger]

Absolute joke. Makes the club look so amateurous.

Indeed.

[SMEE]

Ah...the age old catering issue raises its ugly head again. The old Saying..."you pay peanuts, you can expect to get monkeys" springs to mind

[Renegade]

The amount of people queuing for food, especially when the game is on, is always baffling to me. I learnt a long time ago that the stuff was overpriced and the catering service was rubbish, so I stopped going. Haven't bought anything to eat or drink at the Caley Park in over two years.

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

I am reliably informed that there was ample catering in the Boardroom.

[+Tree]

Ah...the age old catering issue raises its ugly head again. The old Saying..."you pay peanuts, you can expect to get monkeys" springs to mind

Unfortunately we, the punters, are paying anything but peanuts.

The standard of catering at football matches is limited to say the least. In the 'Biscuit Tin' in Wellington (NZ) the offerings include fish and chips, burgers actually made of beef instead of ground 'meat like object' as well as the usual hot dogs, etc. The cost is a bit more (the cost of living in NZ is higher in general anyway at the moment with the exchange rate, etc), however I know I would pay a bit more for real quality.

[SMEE]

Oh Tree...you misunderstood me....when i refer to paying Peanuts, i refer to ICT MOST LIKELY doing it on the cheap with the choice of caterers, and the monkeys are those running the show.

[davie]

Oh Tree...you misunderstood me....when i refer to paying Peanuts, i refer to ICT MOST LIKELY doing it on the cheap with the choice of caterers, and the monkeys are those running the show.

I don't misunderstand you. This is the catering company's fault, not ICT's. I have no evidence that they doing this "on the cheap" and with all due respect, neither do you. Your monkey comment and caps are just plain childish - if you want to contribute to a debate fine, but debate that ain't.

[PullMyFinger]

Oh Tree...you misunderstood me....when i refer to paying Peanuts, i refer to ICT MOST LIKELY doing it on the cheap with the choice of caterers, and the monkeys are those running the show.

I don't misunderstand you. This is the catering company's fault, not ICT's. I have no evidence that they doing this "on the cheap" and with all due respect, neither do you. Your monkey comment and caps are just plain childish - if you want to contribute to a debate fine, but debate that ain't.

[Tug]

im with you on this davie

can just see the bleating and whining on here if it emerged we were paying "top dollar " for caterers

why aint it being used for players

why arent we extending contracts instead of waistlines

why arent we building a new stadium

why why why

etc etc

[old caley girl]

Do the caterers not pay the club thus making the club money? In fact I think the club maybe gets a cut of the sales so if there ain't anything to sell the club then loses money.

[SMEE]

Oh Tree...you misunderstood me....when i refer to paying Peanuts, i refer to ICT MOST LIKELY doing it on the cheap with the choice of caterers, and the monkeys are those running the show.

I don't misunderstand you. This is the catering company's fault, not ICT's. I have no evidence that they doing this "on the cheap" and with all due respect, neither do you. Your monkey comment and caps are just plain childish - if you want to contribute to a debate fine, but debate that ain't.

I think the fact that our Highland League neighbours can out do (or did previously) an SPL club on the quality of fare on offer is a strong indication that ICT are cutting corners with the catering.

I was watching The Hairy Bikers the other week there...and they were at a football clubs who use local traders for their catering. Many were similar sized clubs to ICT and they all had top quality nosh on offer...from LOCAL businesses.

[12th Man]

I usually make up a bacon roll at home bring it in and ask the caterers if they can heat up the bacon for me.

[caley100]

The catering services for the north stand are totally pathetic, one little stall staffed by clowns and a burger van serving overpriced crap and coffee/tea flavoured water, where the average wait is 25-30 minutes is a complete disgrace.

This club want to get sorted out and attempt to be an SPL club for a change.

I've given up even trying to get hot food at half time.

[12th Man]

Just pop into the pub and buy a pie and a pint before KO.

[caley100]

I do....

[Agent N]

Have given up on catering at the stadium, used it a lot in the past, but this season has been useless. Lost count the number of time there has been no pies in main stand. Same excuse every time" we did not expect such a large crowd". This is at half time when I can only assume that the crowd figures must be known by then.

This also resulted in my only brush with the law. I got angry at the completely useless waste of space who was identified as being in charge. On asking him why there were no pies he came out with the usual "Sorry none left did not expect such a large crowd" I then asked what did he think should be done to allow me to get a pie in the future if crowd figures rocketed to over 3500, meaning what plans would the catering company put in place. He replied that I should maybe get my pie before kickoff....after a pause I asked did he think it was reasonable for me to get a halftime pie before the game started...reply " dunno but can u step aside there are other people waiting to be served",, by this time I was cheesed off, it was freezing, I'd had nothing to eat all day (and I'd given up my hat and scarf to my 2 boys who had assured me on leaving the house that they would be warm enough, but wern't)...."SERVED what are you going to serve them, there is nothing left I asked and it looks to me that you are no stranger to a pie or two, is thats whats being happening you are eating all the pies, this is why they are so expensive for every one you sell you are eating one". The portly teenager was not standing for this and called for assistance from two Police Constables standing nearby, who must have overheard everything. At this point my kids left the area not even lookin back no help there. Two bobbies approached me, guys in there 30s or 40s I think this is what saved me from been lifted as they were sensible. First one says to me says to me are "are you going to just go back to your seat " yes" I said "was looking forward to my pie thats all" " I Know Sir" he replied "off you go" " did you get a pie?" I asked, bit of laughter around us by this stage. " No Sir I didn't there none left when I got down either!"

I'm not some teenage attention seaker, but nearly 50 years old, stressed, high blood pressure and overweight. Saturdays are the only time I get away from my wife and can do the things I enjoy but am not allowed to do. Shout, eat pies, get over excited.... is it too much to ask to supply a overheated overpriced meat based snack to me.

I've been to hospiality a few times, always a surplus of pies there!!

[Sorted]

Interesting one this.

Remember the crusade to have the other one removed? They were a phenomenon compared with this shower.

Careful what we wish for in future.....

[marks]

Missing "h" from title, where has it gone?

[PandB]

I'm reliably informed that ICT advised the catering company to expect up to 4000 on Xmas eve and they ordered accordingly. However 6K turned up!!