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Catering at the Valley

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  • msomerton
    msomerton Posts: 2,973
    They need to have trained staff who know what they are doing. in the West Upper every game it is new staff who are totally untrained each time which slows the whole processes down. for example knowing where the hot drinks cups and in what order they are in would speed things up, just an example. 
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    msomerton said:
    They need to have trained staff who know what they are doing. in the West Upper every game it is new staff who are totally untrained each time which slows the whole processes down. for example knowing where the hot drinks cups and in what order they are in would speed things up, just an example. 
    Probably on minimum wage and a zero hours contract, you pay peanuts...................
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,135
    Do we know when the club can take some of the catering back under their control ?

    It would be good, for example, if the Upbeats' Bhaji Burgers could also be sold in the North Stand bar.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,717
    edited March 2022
    I don't blame the staff - its the quality I have issues with. I get Stadium food is going to be more expensive - but I accept that if the quality is there. Just look at the OB Burger from the upbeats  - 10/10 every time so it can be done 

  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    How come it is so crap when the responsibility for our catering is with sandwich maker Cojones?

    I wish the single veggie option wasn’t based on onions personally as I don’t like them, but at least it’s available for those that do.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,717
    Blucher said:
    Do we know when the club can take some of the catering back under their control ?

    It would be good, for example, if the Upbeats' Bhaji Burgers could also be sold in the North Stand bar.
    we should start a campaign - as long as there are enough left for my stand as I am hooked!
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    edited March 2022
    Onions are fantastic. They improve everything.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,967
    seth plum said:
    How come it is so crap when the responsibility for our catering is with sandwich maker Cojones?

    I wish the single veggie option wasn’t based on onions personally as I don’t like them, but at least it’s available for those that do.
    I know the Bhaji Burger is onion but my word it was good.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Excellent, but not for me.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    seth plum said:
    Excellent, but not for me.
    seth…..is there anything you DO like?
    Fuck inviting you round for dinner? 🤨🤨🤨
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  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Bread and water.
    Nobody in their right mind would invite me round for anything.
    I think there might be some other people who are not keen on onions, but not Sean Clare who is cool because he is vegan.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,922
    Blucher said:
    Do we know when the club can take some of the catering back under their control ?

    It would be good, for example, if the Upbeats' Bhaji Burgers could also be sold in the North Stand bar.
    Said the same myself, upbeats food in Xbars please.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,377
    Saw this on Facebook.


  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,059
    Scoham said:
    Saw this on Facebook.


    I'll be amazed if this is on offer in the concourse areas.
  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,108
    Alcohol free Amstel and Strongbow?
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,893
    edited July 2022
    Don’t think there’s much chance of the Henri Favre 🍾 being necked at Charlton home games.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,355
    I wonder what me, Mickey Herbert and Danny Fuckabout, would of had, whilst dicking around in the Covered End in 1978, the Negroamaro OR something from the Western Cape, like the Boatman's Drift Chenin Blanc?
  • Need to get some Madri on tap.
  • Need to get some Madri on tap.
     Need to get some more staff 
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  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    If it’s too expensive don’t buy it. 
  • Vincenzo
    Vincenzo Posts: 2,911
    That has to be the worst beer line up imaginable.
  • colthe3rd
    colthe3rd Posts: 8,486
    Need to get some Madri on tap.
    Overrated rubbish? Tommy is looking into it.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,860
    Vincenzo said:
    That has to be the worst beer line up imaginable.
    But probably the most logistically and commercially viable for the catering company (Mitie?).

    All from one supplier (Heineken UK) under one supply contract with "safe" brands that customers recognise, and contracted across multiple sites that they operate. Mass catering has its compromises. 

    Even if they were willing to consider a more "attractive" portfolio of brands, it would be the case that any marginal gains in consumer sentiment and revenue would be far outweighed by logistical complexity and supply cost.

    But I tend to agree, not the best...
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,377

  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,366
    Scoham said:

    When it’s in my plastic glass I’ll believe it. Until then I’ll have a shite coffee at half time. 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    What’s so special about Peroni? 🤦‍♂️
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,377
    What’s so special about Peroni? 🤦‍♂️
    It’s not Fosters?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,228
    Scoham said:

    When it’s in my plastic glass I’ll believe it. Until then I’ll have a shite coffee at half time. 
    WIIMPG
  • Vincenzo
    Vincenzo Posts: 2,911
    Vincenzo said:
    That has to be the worst beer line up imaginable.
    But probably the most logistically and commercially viable for the catering company (Mitie?).

    All from one supplier (Heineken UK) under one supply contract with "safe" brands that customers recognise, and contracted across multiple sites that they operate. Mass catering has its compromises. 

    Even if they were willing to consider a more "attractive" portfolio of brands, it would be the case that any marginal gains in consumer sentiment and revenue would be far outweighed by logistical complexity and supply cost.

    But I tend to agree, not the best...
    I’m sure you’re right about the commercial viability, but it seems strange that clubs who are much bigger than us, like Tottenham, can offer good beer and so can clubs much smaller than us, like Dulwich Hamlet. 

    We are in the midst of the biggest local brewing boom for centuries in London, yet we bring in slop from Australia, Denmark and Yorkshire.

    I guess it’s just easier to get it all from one company, especially if you don't care what you serve your customers as long as they pay.