Saturday 31 August, 2013 
Birmingham City 1 - 1 Tractor Boys
St. Andrews Stadium  -  Attendance: 14,328

Been a little while since I was back in Brum, so thought it had to be a Balti pie today......

 

Verdict:
Generally OK.  Good, quick service. Lots of pies available. [I believe they'd sold out of Meat & Potato, but what kind of numpty orders Meat & Potato anyway?!]

Back to the pie. Felt it needed longer cooking. Top pastry wasn't flaky enough & bottom pastry was too soggy - as any pie lover knows, a clear indication of insufficient cooking time.

The Balti filling in these Pukka Balti pies is good. Very nice flavour (good attempt at proper Balti) and plenty of chicken. Needs to be a bit spicier though.

Last season, this would have got at least an 8, but good experiences so far this year, and the fact they're now Pukka pies, raises the bar, so:

SCORE : 7/10

 

 
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*** Stop the Press ***

Burnley FC have given us a glimpse of the future, with their new pie app (as reported on Whoateallthepies.tv - @waatpie)

Ordering refreshments ready for half-time has long been reserved for theatre going snobs, but now it seems it may be possible for us poor, downtrodden football fans.

Everyone knows Burnley folk have a good tradition of pie-munching - although I seem to recall a rather dry, tasteless Meat & Potato offering from them when I went last season - but now they have encased the digital age in a pastry shell, and are showing all football clubs the way to treat the humble pie-eating fan.

In an age when Blues' mobile website doesn't always work, this really is a show of force by our northern counterparts. I know @KRO1975  is also a big fan, and we'll hopefully see BCFC catering following suit soon.

Burnley FC - BCFC Pie Eaters Union salutes you!

 

 

 

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*** BONUS ENTRY ***

Saturday 17 August, 2013 
Birmingham City 0 - 1 Brighton
St. Andrews Stadium  -  Attendance: 14,885

The impressive start to Blues' catering offering this year was added to when they gave out FREE samples of Balti pies at the start......

 

Verdict:
Yes it was cold. Yes having a pie at the start of the game is a bit a no-no. And yes, it was just to encourage people to part with £2.90 they hadn't planned to spend.

But also.... Yes it was free! Yes it was a decent size sample! And yes, it was served by attractive women in full Blues kit!!

Genius move by Blues.  Am sure @_sarahgould_ had a hand in this great initiative. Perhaps some samples from the Cookhouse next game???

 

 
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Saturday 17 August, 2013 
Birmingham City 0 - 1 Brighton
St. Andrews Stadium  -  Attendance: 14,885

Once again opted for the traditional Steak & Kidney, but with the addition of a good dollop of ketchup......

Verdict:
Again, a very nice pie. Hot, plenty of filling. Good crispiness to the top. Felt it was a little undercooked, leaving the bottom pastry a bit too soggy.

Really good service. Impressed that there seems to be extra serving staff this year. Plus, there was plenty of pies left (probably because the attendance was fairly poor).

Overall, a decent showing, but not up to last weeks' exceptional standards.

SCORE : 8/10 

 

 
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Tuesday 6 August, 2013 
Birmingham City 3 (aet) 2 Plymouth Argyle
St. Andrews Stadium  -  Attendance: 10,178

Here's the pic of my Steak & Kidney pie.....

 

Verdict:
Absolutely gorgeous pie. Cooked perfect. Plenty of tasty filling. Crispy pastry top. Great service.

SCORE : 9.5/10 

Would have been 10/10, but I had to get it at the start as I knew they'd sell out. Half-time pies are always better.
 
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Saturday 3 August, 2013 
Birmingham City 0 - 1 Watford
St. Andrews Stadium  -  Attendance: 18,830

Disappointed as I wanted Steak & Kidney but they'd sold out, so I gave the Balti pie a go......

Verdict:
Generally OK. Hot, though a little undercooked. Nice filling, though not spicy enough. Good service. Decent, solid start.

SCORE : 7/10 

 
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Welcome to the Internet's newest and best blog (about pies at Birmingham City FC).

Every game I will post my review on my pie. Of course, that's only if I have a pie (ha ha ha ha... as if I wouldn't have a pie!!)

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