Workers for Portsmouth Football Club’s meals provider have been informed they won’t obtain the wages owed to them as the corporate is about to enter insolvency. Staff at Piglet’s Pantry, which gives its iconic pies and sausage rolls all through the stadium, have been knowledgeable of the scenario on Wednesday (February 4) by way of a letter.
It states that the catering firm, primarily based in Worthing, West Sussex, was counting on matchday income from Tuesday evening’s sport towards Ipswich to pay employees. However, following the postponement of the match as a consequence of a waterlogged pitch, Piglet’s Pantry introduced that employees cost was “now not possible”. The caterer informed Portsmouth FC – a former Premier League facet that famously gained the FA Cup in 2008 – that it’s now not capable of present catering on a matchday and is actively trying to promote the enterprise.
The letter to its informal employees acknowledged: “Unfortunately, Piglet’s Pantry is not in a position to meet this payroll due to its cash flow position. Piglet’s Pantry is insolvent and it is anticipated that we will enter an insolvency process within the next couple of weeks.
“Piglet’s Pantry has spent significant time in recent weeks exploring options that would deliver a solvent solution to the cash flow difficulties, however, these have not materialised. The company is therefore now actively seeking a sale of the business as a going concern, which may potentially result in the rescue of the company’s business and securing jobs for its staff.
“Throughout this incredibly difficult situation, Piglet’s Pantry has been doing everything possible to support its staff and minimise disruption for fans.”
The catering firm additionally described the dialog with the Portsmouth FC as “extremely sad” with it being “immensely proud” of its time on the membership.
According to The News, one unnamed matchday employee expressed shock on the information, noting that there had been no prior indication that the corporate was in hassle.
In a press release launched on Thursday, Portsmouth FC mentioned it was “deeply concerned” about Piglet’s Pantry’s incapability to satisfy its obligations, together with to pay excellent salaries. “These are owed to hard-working individuals, who play an important role in the success of every matchday at Fratton Park,” it added. “We are liaising with the insolvency practitioners on an ongoing basis about these issues and are pressing them for urgent solutions.”
It mentioned it was exploring methods to step in and help with the efficiency of those features for the rest of the season. “In this regard, now we have already invited all Piglet’s Pantry employees to work with us at Fratton Park they usually can contact us at employees@pompeyfc.co.uk. We are happy that there has already been a major quantity of curiosity expressed in our provide.
“Obviously, this is a very unfortunate situation for Piglet’s Pantry and, more importantly, the individuals affected, but please rest assured that Portsmouth Football Club are trying to do all we can in the circumstances to find solutions.”
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