- Jun 27, 2012
- 14,565
says Paul Barber of course.
Apparently catering revenue actually rose last season despite what the accounts might have led you to believe, and spend per head this season is going up again. Oh yes it is.
That rather good NotWorthThat has tackled him on the catering discrepancy in last weeks new accounts.
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Apparently catering revenue actually rose last season despite what the accounts might have led you to believe, and spend per head this season is going up again. Oh yes it is.
That rather good NotWorthThat has tackled him on the catering discrepancy in last weeks new accounts.
“Our catering performance significantly improved over the course of last season – we sold more food and more drink more efficiently having also negotiated a better catering contract – so, in this set of accounts, I’m pleased to confirm that we have actually seen a very good increase to the club’s coffers from stadium catering – not a 27% decrease.”
And it looks like being a similar story this season. Attendances have dipped slightly but Mr Barber et al are confident that any financial knock-on effect in terms of catering is being offset by increased spend per head. This is, according to Mr Barber, a result of improved serving times allowing people to get to the counter quicker for return visits.
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Brighton still boast by far the highest catering revenues in the Championship and, according to Mr Barber, better than some enjoyed by Premier League clubs playing in bigger stadiums.
“Fans are continuing to support the club by buying food and drink at the stadium with spend per head in the first half of this season increasing yet again. Sodexo’s more efficient operations, as well as slightly lower crowd numbers for some games, are keeping queuing times down compared with previous seasons which is making it easier for supporters to access and buy from our kiosks.
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