Samosas

[Samosas Direct]

Hi all,
We're Samosas Direct - the guys who do the Samosas in the Dugout Bar !
We wanted to get in touch to say hi and thanks for all your support during the last 2 games.
It's the first time (to our knowledge) that a professional football stadium has had a Samosa bar and we're still learning.
We also wanted to see if you could share your feedback on our food as well as any questions you have for us.
thanks

 

[hobbsy]

Come to the West Stand!

 

[ruislip bee]

Come to the West Stand!

On the way to the North!

 

[Samosas Direct]

Come to the West Stand!

We're still 2 games in so still learning a lot about the fans and the stadium. We'd love to be everywhere but......1 step at a time

 

[Banana]

Come to the West Stand!

You can come to the dugout post-match...

 

[aslan]

We're still 2 games in so still learning a lot about the fans and the stadium. We'd love to be everywhere but......1 step at a time

Fans have bought tickets in the South Stand on the basis of being able to try your samosas. I would say the trial is going well!

 

[Sultan]

Any chance of a King Prawn Butterfly?

 

[AB]

Really enjoyed the samosas having snuck into the dugout bar after Arsenal. All three were very good - neck and neck between the chicken and veg ones, I least liked the lamb but not enough to turn down the free one from a bee who only wanted two! It’d be good if you could get trays that had compartments for both sauces but the tamarind chutney was very tasty.

Hope the trial goes well and you get to sell in the other stands. Any chance of diversifying into other Indian snacks like bhajis? Or supplying dosas to the main kiosks (nobody sensible will complain about the lack if burgers if there are decent dosas!).

 

[Samosas Direct]

You can come to the dugout post-match...

Yes. Forgot to say - we understand that season ticket holders can come to the dugout bar after the game

 

[jlove]

Dosas would be excellent, proper street food!

 

[readingbee]

Yes. Forgot to say - we understand that season ticket holders can come to the dugout bar after the game

We need you in the Legends lounge !!

 

[AB]

We need you in the Legends lounge !!

Doesn’t that already have its own catering? Greedy!

 

[Justin Fisher]

Your samosas are great. Love the mint sauce with them too.

 

[Peteseeger]

I don't think the patrons in the dugout are true samosa aficionados. I suggest moving to the north stand where you will find a better class and more appreciative group of customers.

 

[Samosas Direct]

Really enjoyed the samosas having snuck into the dugout bar after Arsenal. All three were very good - neck and neck between the chicken and veg ones, I least liked the lamb but not enough to turn down the free one from a bee who only wanted two! It’d be good if you could get trays that had compartments for both sauces but the tamarind chutney was very tasty.

Hope the trial goes well and you get to sell in the other stands. Any chance of diversifying into other Indian snacks like bhajis? Or supplying dosas to the main kiosks (nobody sensible will complain about the lack if burgers if there are decent dosas!).

Hi. Thanks for your message. We’ll have a look into the trays. FYI - the ones we use are plant based and fully compostable - we don’t use plastics for our packaging.
We’re looking to get better at what we’re doing currently before we look at other food options but we do have some ideas around what else we could offer.
Every now and then, we need food tasters to help us decide on menus etc. You can sign up here and you might be selected to receive some samples in return for your feedback:

Food Tasters

Do you know your Indian food ? As we develop new varieties of food, we need tasters to help us tweak our ideas & recipes. Please sign up here and we'll select a lucky few to receive samples in return for feedback

www.samosasdirect.com

 

[readingbee]

Doesn’t that already have its own catering? Greedy!

Yes, but not snacks. A couple of Samosas would be very welcome rather than a meal.

 

[BEEcool]

I don't think the patrons in the dugout are true samosa aficionados. I suggest moving to the north stand where you will find a better class and more appreciative group of customers.

Here here. I would suggest getting in touch with the club to enquire about relocating your concession to the North Stand.

 

[Jam Jar]

Will you provide meat samosas with halal options?

 

[AB]

Will you provide meat samosas with halal options?

I think they already are.

 

[cheshirebee]

Fancied a Samosa before the Arsenal game but was told I had to buy 3.
I wanted 1 or max 2.
Walked away without buying anything.
Can you not sell less than 3 ?

 

[djm21]

Is the post-game dugout entry just for season-ticket holders or members too?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

I want North Stand samosas. Thanks for listening,

 

[badgerbee]

Is the post-game dugout entry just for season-ticket holders or members too?

Just ST holders....
And even that is a bit of a lottery.......

 

[AB]

Fancied a Samosa before the Arsenal game but was told I had to buy 3.
I wanted 1 or max 2.
Walked away without buying anything.
Can you not sell less than 3 ?

Could you not be like the kind Bee who gave me his third because he only wanted two?

 

[cheshirebee]

Could you not be like the kind Bee who gave me his third because he only wanted two?

I thought I noticed a very dodgy looking character hanging around by the Samosa Stand. How long did you have to wait until you got offered one ?
Will keep any eye out tomorrow ?

 

[hobbsy]

We're still 2 games in so still learning a lot about the fans and the stadium. We'd love to be everywhere but......1 step at a time

Thanks, I did get to taste them at the Forest Green match as I moved to South Stand.

Very nice.

 

[Lush55]

How much are these Samosa's and do you do pack ups for away games?
Ooops........TW8......so eating is cheating!!!

 

[scott simpson]

Who ate all the pies?
Who ate all the pies?
South stand b.....ds!
South stand b.....ds!
They ate all the pies!!!

 

[RAF_Patto]

A samosa on every corner please.

 

[1970 bee]

Who ate all the pies?
Who ate all the pies?
South stand b.....ds!
South stand b.....ds!
They ate all the pies!!!

Shouldn’t the above be who ate all the Samosas!

 

[badgerbee]

A samosa on every corner please.

Seems excessive....
I think we average about 11 corners per game.....

 

[RAF_Patto]

Seems excessive....
I think we average about 11 corners per game.....

I knew that was coming as soon as I posted it!

 

[Railway Side Bee]

Fancied a Samosa before the Arsenal game but was told I had to buy 3.
I wanted 1 or max 2.
Walked away without buying anything.
Can you not sell less than 3 ?

fewer

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

Would there be a meat pie and chips samosa for the Paddock Alumni?

 

[BuzzWord]

Would there be a meat pie and chips samosa for the Paddock Alumni?

Aaah, now you're talking. I'm salivating at the thought!

 

[abeeforever]

Why not a stall outside the ground, so everyone can taste them, and not just the privileged ones !!!

 

[stevil]

West Stand samosas please

 

[Banana]

Why not a stall outside the ground, so everyone can taste them, and not just the privileged ones !!!

no re-entry

 

[ruislip bee]

no re-entry

A pop up on the North Stand access Road behind the stand would work well.

 

[whyteleafebee76]

A pop up on the North Stand access Road behind the stand would work well.

Or when the new club shop opens make the current merchandise hut a samosa stall.

 

[Samosas Direct]

Your samosas are great. Love the mint sauce with them too.

Thanks Justin. FYI - the tamarind sauce is ahead of the mint sauce in terms of popularity - you should try that too !

 

[Samosas Direct]

Why not a stall outside the ground, so everyone can taste them, and not just the privileged ones !!!

Now there's an idea !

 

[Samosas Direct]

I want North Stand samosas. Thanks for listening,

We hear you !

 

[Babbelfish]

I’d love to try these samosas! North Stand please.

 

[readingbee]

Thanks Justin. FYI - the tamarind sauce is ahead of the mint sauce in terms of popularity - you should try that too !

Me and my crowd would love to in the legends….. what’s keeping you ??

 

['Ayes B]

I suggested to the club that they should sell Samosa. Firstly to the caterers at GP who told me that they would never work and then when discussing food prior to the Lionel Road Focus groups.

Apart from being social and ideal for families as they can be shared (i.e. if they are 4 for £1.50), they cater for vegetarians, are not messy and are really tasty.

Can't wait for them to be available in the North Stand.

What are the prices?... Are multiples cheaper?

 

[Banana]

4 for £1.50

Yes, I've love to eat a 30p samosa. Must be quality that. Especially after taking off all the costs. You must be left with a fresh air samosa without the wrapping.

 

['Ayes B]

Yes, I've love to eat a 30p samosa. Must be quality that. Especially after taking off all the costs. You must be left with a fresh air samosa without the wrapping.

The best Samosa I've ever had come from the Shamsha restaurant in North Road, Southall and there's are about 45p... Discounted if you buy in bulk.

The queue goes out the door

 

[Banana]

The best Samosa I've ever had come from the Shamsha restaurant in North Road, Southall and there's are about 45p... Discounted if you buy in bulk.

The queue goes out the door

So you are already up to £1.80, and no doubt this was 100 years ago when you could hear the roar from Griffin Park.

 

[Sultan]

I suggested to the club that they should sell Samosa. Firstly to the caterers at GP who told me that they would never work and then when discussing food prior to the Lionel Road Focus groups.

Apart from being social and ideal for families as they can be shared (i.e. if they are 4 for £1.50), they cater for vegetarians, are not messy and are really tasty.

Can't wait for them to be available in the North Stand.

What are the prices?... Are multiples cheaper?

3 for £6 I think.