As reported in The Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...it-by-hidden-price-increases-at-stadiums.html
Some of the quotes:
"Eleven of the 13 RWC venues or their catering suppliers provided some degree of information about their food and drink prices, with only Leeds United and MK Dons failing to co-operate at all. Twickenham was the sole stadium that reported no increases, although it already has some of the most expensive prices of any UK sports ground, with a pint of beer costing £5 and a pie £6."
"Among those charging more for these products – calling into question the staging of rugby’s crown jewel at football grounds – were Wembley, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Leicester City, and Brighton & Hove Albion, or their respective catering partners. Manchester City and their suppliers did not respond to requests for the same information."
"A spokeswoman for the tournament organiser England Rugby 2015, said: “The prices for food and drink at all our 13 venues are set by the catering concessions at the venues. We have urged them not to raise prices for the Rugby World Cup.”
"The other 10 venues or catering providers to respond confirmed beer price increases of up to £1, with almost all attributing it to being forced to stock Heineken, which is more expensive than many lagers. Hikes in the cost of hot food of up to £1.50, meanwhile, were put down either to increases in the size or quality of items."
So £10 for a pie & pint anyone!
Some of the quotes:
"Eleven of the 13 RWC venues or their catering suppliers provided some degree of information about their food and drink prices, with only Leeds United and MK Dons failing to co-operate at all. Twickenham was the sole stadium that reported no increases, although it already has some of the most expensive prices of any UK sports ground, with a pint of beer costing £5 and a pie £6."
"Among those charging more for these products – calling into question the staging of rugby’s crown jewel at football grounds – were Wembley, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Leicester City, and Brighton & Hove Albion, or their respective catering partners. Manchester City and their suppliers did not respond to requests for the same information."
"A spokeswoman for the tournament organiser England Rugby 2015, said: “The prices for food and drink at all our 13 venues are set by the catering concessions at the venues. We have urged them not to raise prices for the Rugby World Cup.”
"The other 10 venues or catering providers to respond confirmed beer price increases of up to £1, with almost all attributing it to being forced to stock Heineken, which is more expensive than many lagers. Hikes in the cost of hot food of up to £1.50, meanwhile, were put down either to increases in the size or quality of items."
So £10 for a pie & pint anyone!
