From Hereford FC:
We’re delighted to report that all matchday bars and hospitality rooms at Edgar Street will soon be under the direct control of Hereford FC, after the decision was made to bring the running of the bars in-house.
Hereford FC Operations Director, Rob Crawford said: “When Hereford FC started out back in 2015, the decision was made to out-source the running of the bars, a decision which was very much the right one for the club at the time.
“We have enjoyed six seasons of successful partnerships with James Smith and more recently with Terence and Emma Payen (through Reyas Catering), and we are grateful for the service and expertise provided over that time by both parties.
“However, six seasons have now passed, and we feel that now is the correct time to bring control of the bars and hospitality rooms in-house. We believe that this will enable us to offer a more fan-centered approach and help to make Edgar Street a 7-day-a-week venue.
“The revenue from the bars will also play a vital role in helping us to provide Josh with as strong a playing budget as possible, and we hope that with the knowledge that every penny spent over the bars will go towards helping the football club continue to grow, even more fans will make use of the facilities, both on a matchday and during the week.
“We will shortly be advertising for a Bar Manager who will be responsible for not only the managing of the matchday bars, but they will also be tasked with helping to make Edgar Street a multi-use venue for functions, meetings, parties or a catch-up with your mates whilst watching the football!
“We are thankful that former Bar and Events Partner, James Smith, has offered to return in a voluntary consultancy role whilst the new Bar Manager and their team get up to speed. This will help make the transition from outsourcing the bars, to running them in-house as seamless as possible. We’re also delighted to have Cellar Supplies on board as a partner to provide their expertise and support to the club moving forward.”
