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Well if you put lukewarm food on a cold plate the food gets cold very quickly. I don’t know if you eat off a plate or use cutlery but the whole dining out experience can be ruined when important detail is overlooked. Especially when one is paying £75 plus for the privilege of going upstairs and eating a very average offering. I don’t think I have ever had a hot cup of tea or coffee up there either. The catering is diabolical. The Coach and Horses knocks spots off it. The other annoying thing is if you are in a group but have a season ticket and want to use your paid for ticket, you have ti go to your seat so miss half the meal anyhow otherwise pay twice.
Everything is about a pound note. There’s a barrier between the fans and the players/staff that wasn’t there before. Fans come second.
Absolutely love dining out, but I wouldnt consider "dining out at a football match, proposterous thought. Eating a pie or a burger at a League 1 is fine, but " dinning out". Hell no.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:00 pmWell if you put lukewarm food on a cold plate the food gets cold very quickly. I don’t know if you eat off a plate or use cutlery but the whole dining out experience can be ruined when important detail is overlooked. Especially when one is paying £75 plus for the privilege of going upstairs and eating a very average offering. I don’t think I have ever had a hot cup of tea or coffee up there either. The catering is diabolical. The Coach and Horses knocks spots off it. The other annoying thing is if you are in a group but have a season ticket and want to use your paid for ticket, you have ti go to your seat so miss half the meal anyhow otherwise pay twice.
Agree but I’d argue that started with Macklin. It’s the owners direction. There’s been some dreadful decisions that do not align with being a ‘community club’ and it’s grated me for yearsBiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:02 pmEverything is about a pound note. There’s a barrier between the fans and the players/staff that wasn’t there before. Fans come second.
That’s true but not to this extent I don’t think. There was still a link between the ‘ordinary fan’ and the players.Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:52 pmAgree but I’d argue that started with Macklin. It’s the owners direction. There’s been some dreadful decisions that do not align with being a ‘community club’ and it’s grated me for yearsBiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:02 pmEverything is about a pound note. There’s a barrier between the fans and the players/staff that wasn’t there before. Fans come second.
What sort of food did they offer up?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:07 pm Having eaten up there many times in different groups , I can honestly say it is really poor value for money and I have ‘supported the club ‘ financially for many a mediocre meal. I have had much better food in local pubs.
One of my biggest gripes is the food was often served up cold on cold plates.
Why not?Joe315 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:41 pmAbsolutely love dining out, but I wouldnt consider "dining out at a football match, proposterous thought. Eating a pie or a burger at a League 1 is fine, but " dinning out". Hell no.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:00 pmWell if you put lukewarm food on a cold plate the food gets cold very quickly. I don’t know if you eat off a plate or use cutlery but the whole dining out experience can be ruined when important detail is overlooked. Especially when one is paying £75 plus for the privilege of going upstairs and eating a very average offering. I don’t think I have ever had a hot cup of tea or coffee up there either. The catering is diabolical. The Coach and Horses knocks spots off it. The other annoying thing is if you are in a group but have a season ticket and want to use your paid for ticket, you have ti go to your seat so miss half the meal anyhow otherwise pay twice.
FrankOFile wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:51 amWhat sort of food did they offer up?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:07 pm Having eaten up there many times in different groups , I can honestly say it is really poor value for money and I have ‘supported the club ‘ financially for many a mediocre meal. I have had much better food in local pubs.
One of my biggest gripes is the food was often served up cold on cold plates.
NoOrient Punxx wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:18 am Slightly off the subject but is it still possible to drink in the gallery bar after the match, as a non-gallery person?
That’s a shame. Hadn’t done it this season but was going up there most of last season with family for 2 or 3.Lifelongfan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:36 amNoOrient Punxx wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:18 am Slightly off the subject but is it still possible to drink in the gallery bar after the match, as a non-gallery person?
Because they dont present the quality or the experience I expect.FrankOFile wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:51 amWhy not?Joe315 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:41 pmAbsolutely love dining out, but I wouldnt consider "dining out at a football match, proposterous thought. Eating a pie or a burger at a League 1 is fine, but " dinning out". Hell no.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:00 pm
Well if you put lukewarm food on a cold plate the food gets cold very quickly. I don’t know if you eat off a plate or use cutlery but the whole dining out experience can be ruined when important detail is overlooked. Especially when one is paying £75 plus for the privilege of going upstairs and eating a very average offering. I don’t think I have ever had a hot cup of tea or coffee up there either. The catering is diabolical. The Coach and Horses knocks spots off it. The other annoying thing is if you are in a group but have a season ticket and want to use your paid for ticket, you have ti go to your seat so miss half the meal anyhow otherwise pay twice.
Leave it out. You’re not Gordon Ramsay,Joe315 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:26 amBecause they dont present the quality or the experience I expect.
Sounds grim.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:03 amFrankOFile wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:51 amWhat sort of food did they offer up?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:07 pm Having eaten up there many times in different groups , I can honestly say it is really poor value for money and I have ‘supported the club ‘ financially for many a mediocre meal. I have had much better food in local pubs.
One of my biggest gripes is the food was often served up cold on cold plates.
Cold roast dinner when I last went, was terrible.
Leave what out exactly ? Idiotic comment.FrankOFile wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:20 pmLeave it out. You’re not Gordon Ramsay,
Gordon Ramsey often criticises cold plates and it is not difficult to produce a meal of decent quality when punters are paying nearly £50 for it.
I've eaten off a cold plate at one of Ramseys restraunts & if you are referencing him & a £50 note to quantify standards, I feel sorry for your taste buds.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:08 amGordon Ramsey often criticises cold plates and it is not difficult to produce a meal of decent quality when punters are paying nearly £50 for it.
I’m talking about hospitality at Leyton Orient. Had I been in the GR restaurant I’d have backed the meal but was with a large group of pub friends so just accepted it for ‘loyalty to the club’.Joe315 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:46 pmI've eaten off a cold plate at one of Ramseys restraunts & if you are referencing him & a £50 note to quantify standards, I feel sorry for your taste buds.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:08 amGordon Ramsey often criticises cold plates and it is not difficult to produce a meal of decent quality when punters are paying nearly £50 for it.
More Fool you for" Dining out" at a Football Match.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:49 pmI’m talking about hospitality at Leyton Orient. Had I been in the GR restaurant I’d have backed the meal but was with a large group of pub friends so just accepted it for ‘loyalty to the club’.Joe315 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:46 pmI've eaten off a cold plate at one of Ramseys restraunts & if you are referencing him & a £50 note to quantify standards, I feel sorry for your taste buds.Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:08 am
Gordon Ramsey often criticises cold plates and it is not difficult to produce a meal of decent quality when punters are paying nearly £50 for it.