Supporters heading to Gigg Lane on Good Friday will notice a real change in the matchday experience! Behind the scenes, Bury Football Club, working in collaboration with catering partner The Difference Group, has made significant improvements to its food and drink offering across the ground.
The result is a more varied, higher-quality selection designed to better serve fans and enhance the overall atmosphere on matchdays.
Upgrades Across the Kiosks
Inside the stadium, kiosks have seen a clear upgrade in both quality and choice. Supporters can now enjoy a range of new additions that go beyond the traditional football fare.
Recent changes include the popular Bowen’s Pies, which were introduced and went down a treat at the last match. Even after ordering 50% more than usual, confident fans would love them as much as we do, they still sold out! We’ll ensure there’s even more on sale for our remaining fixtures, with both steak and meat & potato sold in all kiosks around the ground.
At the Main Stand kiosks, fans can now enjoy a ‘Pie of the Week,’ with the first special – salt & pepper chicken – quickly becoming a fan favourite last week. Another exciting addition is giant samosas, served with tasty dips, offering a flavour-packed alternative for a Saturday afternoon treat.
In the South Stand, the focus has been on hearty, satisfying dishes. Fans can enjoy options like black pudding with roast potatoes and peppercorn sauce, or chilli with roast potatoes – providing a more substantial choice for a filling matchday meal.
And for fans looking to raise a glass, our very own Shakers 1885 Pilsner has now joined the beer van in the South Stand. Brewed exclusively for Bury fans, 1885 Pilsner adds the perfect complement to your matchday experience and gives fans even more choice when it comes to refreshments.
Expanding Beyond the Turnstiles
The improvements aren’t limited to inside the ground. Outside the stadium a range of new food vendors has been introduced this season to broaden the matchday experience even further. Fans can now enjoy a range of tasty options, from a jacket potato van serving healthy, loaded toppings to an Indian street food van bursting with flavour, there’s something for everyone. There’s also a hot drinks van offering artisan coffees, teas and hot chocolates to keep you warm. Perfect for grabbing a bite or drink on the way in — and yes, you can take your food and hot drinks to your seat and enjoy them while watching the warm-ups, ready for the action to kick off. This expanded offering helps reduce queues inside the stadium while also giving supporters more variety and flexibility.
Speaking about the improvements, Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations & Community said: “Improving the matchday experience for our supporters is a huge priority for us, and the changes to our food and drink offering are a big part of that. We’ve listened to feedback from fans and worked closely with our catering partners to introduce more variety and better quality across the ground. It’s about making sure that a visit to Gigg Lane is enjoyable from the moment you arrive to the final whistle. We know we still have more work to do and we won’t rest until every single fan has the best possible experience.”
Raising the Standard
These changes reflect a wider commitment to improve every aspect of the fan experience. By working closely with its catering partner, the club is ensuring that food and drink at Gigg Lane matches the ambition and pride shown on the pitch.
For supporters, it’s a simple but important upgrade: better quality food, a more varied choice and a matchday experience that continues to improve. With just three home games left this season, it’s all hands on deck as we chase another title and push for promotion – so purchase your tickets and come down to enjoy the upgraded matchday experience. Let’s all help drive the team to the finish line!