[Food] Are the pies at the stadium too expensive @ £4.10?

[jamie (not that one)]

We all complain about the prices but they'd run out by the time I tried to buy one at half time. Even more disturbing than the prices is the speed and efficiency of the service. Every time I go to the ground it's always the person serving me's first day and they look like they're learning as they go along.

These games are not a surprise to the catering managers. The fixtures are all made public so I'm struggling to understand how they have such horrific staff turnover rates. They have the best source of employees just over the road at Sussex Uni and although uni hasn't started back yet there are enough students around. Even in a 1901 lounge the other day between the BMW Lounge and Bupa Lounge at least 4 of them had no idea what they were doing. Everyone's had a first day at work but why weren't they brought in and trained before? A couple of them didn't know how to work the till and one girl didn't know what Amstel was.

Aaaaand, breathe.

 

[Foolg]

Had one Saturday for the first time in a while, simply because by the time i'd finished work and got to Dicks Bar it was the best of what was to offer.

Quality was nothing on opening 2 seasons, pie had definitely been sat there over an hour to go that dry. At £4.10, I won't be buying another.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Probably a bit but you pay over £3 at the local butchers, the last time I had one of them I had an aftertaste of dogfood. I do have one question for you though . . . . Do all Gregs like pies?

I have never eaten dog food, I'm guessing you don't recommend it

 

[perseus]

They are virtually inedible is the problem. I would not mind paying £5 for a Higgidy Pie but not a penny for these.

 

[Mackenzie]

I love the pies, but they are a bit pricey....still I don't go all that often and they are a bit of a treat so I'll keep buying them.

 

[algie]

Yes they are excessively overpriced and i don't care if they are locally produced . Beer prices i can understand but not pies. You won't catch me buying one.

 

[The Modfather]

Never buy them so couldn't care less whether they are .10p or £10.

 

[Ernest]

From what I hear the quality of the pies is DECREASING as the prices are INCREASING

 

[Acker79]

For what the burgers and hot dogs are reported to be, they are definitely too expensive.

Given the pies are local product, and not the sort of mass produced pie like a ginsters or pukka pie, and given it is being served at the amex, I would say it's probably not completely unreasonable. I would be more likely to buy one more often if they were cheaper, though.

How is the cashback thing working this season? Is it?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Yes they are excessively overpriced and i don't care if they are locally produced . Beer prices i can understand but not pies. You won't catch me buying one.

The beer is also too expensive, considering the slow service and I've given up drinking Harvey's at the Amex,
It's cheaper in most pubs and tastes better.

 

[tigertim68]

yes they are too expensive , i was going to buy one on saturday but when i saw the price i decided against buying one . I think in the first year at the amex they were £3.65 and were very good and good value, the pies last year maybe were not as good and seemed to have less filling , but i will not pay over £4,00 for a pie

 

[banjo]

The increase in price will reduce My waistline

 

[The Oldman]

Think they are too expensive and quality this season has gone down. However quality of cheeseburger has improved. Better quality bun and dressing
On Saturday my server in WSL did not understand the term "Bovril". So I pointed to one of the Bovril cups on the counter. "Ah. Coffee Do you want milk?" he said.

 

[aliakbanrafsanjali]

Pies are far to expensive for me, but they are very nice, but all items at the kiosks are out of my financial reach. I take a my own snacks, which I vary for me and little Ali and I also take my own soft drinks. This is my choice and makes match days cost effective and I don't have to queue up to be fleeced and receive slow and poor service.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Think they are too expensive and quality this season has gone down. However quality of cheeseburger has improved. Better quality bun and dressing
On Saturday my server in WSL did not understand the term "Bovril". So I pointed to one of the Bovril cups on the counter. "Ah. Coffee Do you want milk?" he said.

That Bovril story has made me chuckle.
Football in 2014 don't you just love it?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Own up, who has voted too cheap in the poll?

 

[El Presidente]

Most food at football grounds is woeful quality, there's no doubt that Piglets are one of the better choices, but the prices are disproportionate, so I don't bother. I appreciate there are logistical problems in getting them to the Amex and they are sold within a relatively small timeframe, but that doesn't justify £4.10.

Honourable mention must go to Huddersfield, who sell pies and hot dogs AFTER the match in the away end for a pound a piece.

 

[TrickyOne]

It's a shame as usual the cost of a locally produced product is over priced. I'd prefer to have a pukka pie.Consistent quality, much cheaper. Added on to the ST price...I can't afford it much more! !

 

[Wilka]

Own up, who has voted too cheap in the poll?

We can uncover Paul Barber's NSC name if we find out!

Have the prices gone up every season or does it just feel like that?

 

[NS Herald]

Be fascinated to know the numbers sold (beer & pies) compared to previous seasons.

Lots are still buying but lots including moi either not bothering or popping over to the Swan where as well as cheaper beer they have TOILETS!!