Burnley FC's Jimmy McIlroy stand to be redeveloped

The newly promoted Clarets have announced a partnership with leading sports and entertainment caterer, Levy UK and Ireland.

Levy will deliver matchday concourse catering, hospitality, plus conferencing and events, during the 2023/24 Premier League season.

The collaboration will see the middle tier of Turf Moor’s Jimmy McIlroy stand redeveloped.

Conceptual design of renovated Jimmy McIlroy stand at Turf Moor (Image: Burnley FC)

The middle tier will soon boast ‘Super Box’, which is an open-plan premium dining space, a pitch facing sports bar with street food stations, and is complete with table football and a state-of-the art Gaming Lounge.

In addition to the Jimmy McIlroy Stand renovation, technology will be introduced throughout the concourses to improve the customer experience, making it quicker to order a drink.

Self-order units will replace traditional bar service with supporters able to order from the terminals and collect from a dedicated collection point.

This new technology allows fans to order and pay for their half-time refreshments upon entry, meaning a quicker service.

The Levy culinary team are busy working with existing local suppliers, businesses, and their produce to develop menu items.

This includes local family-run butchers, Penny’s Meats, who have been supplying Burnley FC for 10 years, and Ribble Farm Fare, another family-run business committed to sourcing the best local produce, who supply the football club with fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy.

Conceptual design of renovated Jimmy McIlroy stand at Turf Moor (Image: Burnley FC)

Jon Davies, managing director at Levy UK + Ireland, said: “We love the community spirit which surrounds Burnley Football Club, and we identify with it.

"Levy is a ‘real living wage’ employer, and we work hard to support the communities of all the clubs we partner with.

"We develop our workforce, forge relationships with regional suppliers, and support local charities.

“Burnley invested wisely on the pitch over the last 12 months, and we’re excited to partner with them to translate this onto the concourse and enhance the supporter matchday experience.

"The club is at the heart of the community, many of which are part of a fantastic catering and hospitality team, who we can’t wait to work alongside to take this great club to the next level.”

Stuart Hunt, co-owner of Burnley Football Club, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Levy to transform hospitality and catering at Turf Moor.

“We have seen fantastic success on the pitch this past season and I’m excited that through this partnership we can continue to take great strides forward off the pitch too, with the renovations and improved technology allowing us to offer supporters an exceptional premium football experience.

“Enhancing our matchday offering has been of key importance to us from the outset and I’m very much looking forward to welcoming supporters to enjoy Premier League football in a premier league environment next season.”