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Catering franchise needs reviewing
With much higher attendances at Edgar Street, the income from match day catering is expected to increase this season. But many supporters are critical of the poor quality and high price of the fare on offer.
For several seasons the franchise for catering has brought in £6,000 which over about 25 games is £240 per game. Average attendances of just over 2000 in the year to May 2003, the last season figures were available for, suggest that for every person entering the ground the caterers pay about 12 pence.
Given last years higher gates the income from catering should rise to over £11,000 this season. But does the quality of the food and the high prices charged put supporters off buying?
It would be interesting to know whether those at Edgar Street who choose who has the franchise ever taste the fare.