Hi all,
Just seen this advertised of social media, bit like gousto for fishing.
Loads of fairly reasonably priced pre made fresh food to cook up on the bank. May be worth a go for longer sessions as for me I'm terrible at thinking of nice meals to make.
Just seen this advertised of social media, bit like gousto for fishing.
Loads of fairly reasonably priced pre made fresh food to cook up on the bank. May be worth a go for longer sessions as for me I'm terrible at thinking of nice meals to make.
In reply to Post #1
It's laziness and you're paying a premium for the convenience, it's nothing that couldn't be put together with a bit of thought and five minutes spare.
I saw the advert and all the stuff about being so excited you forget about food is rubbish, carp fishing is hardly a strenuous activity with lots of periods with lack of activity, there's always time to eat if you want to, the sponsored anglers implying you don't need to go shopping is rubbish too, you still need to go shopping so May as well pick it up yourself!
It's laziness and you're paying a premium for the convenience, it's nothing that couldn't be put together with a bit of thought and five minutes spare.
I saw the advert and all the stuff about being so excited you forget about food is rubbish, carp fishing is hardly a strenuous activity with lots of periods with lack of activity, there's always time to eat if you want to, the sponsored anglers implying you don't need to go shopping is rubbish too, you still need to go shopping so May as well pick it up yourself!
Just another company jumping onto the online convenience band wagon. Whether this idea has traction only time will tell.
I noticed they've got Scott Lloyd on board. Not the best social influencer. Dont think I've ever seen him eat anything hes cooked himself on his social media feed. Surprised Deliveroo haven't signed him up a long time ago..
I noticed they've got Scott Lloyd on board. Not the best social influencer. Dont think I've ever seen him eat anything hes cooked himself on his social media feed. Surprised Deliveroo haven't signed him up a long time ago..
"pre made fresh food"
Ive jist looked at this, i assumed you meant it was pre cooked for you to heat up. But its just raw ingredients to cook your self. Ehats the point of the service 
In reply to Post #1
What a con.... Not sure where you get reasonable pricing from, the bits I've looked at are bloody expensive
What a con.... Not sure where you get reasonable pricing from, the bits I've looked at are bloody expensive
In reply to Post #6
Only looked at main meals as wouldn't bother getting anything else. Just have porridge for breakfast and make a sandwich or something for lunch. The dinners look okay though IMO. You're paying for being lazy which I am when it comes to food on the bank.
Only looked at main meals as wouldn't bother getting anything else. Just have porridge for breakfast and make a sandwich or something for lunch. The dinners look okay though IMO. You're paying for being lazy which I am when it comes to food on the bank.
In reply to Post #7
See I think they are as much of a rip off as the rest of it. And it's not really paying to be lazy as all they do is give you ingredients. You still have to make it. Makes no sense imo
See I think they are as much of a rip off as the rest of it. And it's not really paying to be lazy as all they do is give you ingredients. You still have to make it. Makes no sense imo
In reply to Post #3
I noticed they've got Scott Lloyd on board.
I think he runs it mate. He's one of the 2 directors. Tickled my tbh, the guy famed for pot noodles starts a food firm
I noticed they've got Scott Lloyd on board.
I think he runs it mate. He's one of the 2 directors. Tickled my tbh, the guy famed for pot noodles starts a food firm
In reply to Post #9
Do you get a free bucket lid to eat it off
Do you get a free bucket lid to eat it off
In reply to Post #1
Pretty much the same as hello fresh, but the food is for pan cooking. I've used hello fresh before, only via discount codes, and it's pretty good, especially as there is no wastage, so I get the idea, but it's quite a niche market, so cant see it being around for too long
Pretty much the same as hello fresh, but the food is for pan cooking. I've used hello fresh before, only via discount codes, and it's pretty good, especially as there is no wastage, so I get the idea, but it's quite a niche market, so cant see it being around for too long
Be good if it was well cooked pre prepaired meals that came in a foil tin the right size to be put straight in a ridgemonkey.
Also, the website only has options for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner are the same thing. Where's Tea?
In reply to Post #13
just more rubbish trying to get money out of anglers who cba to sort food out themselves
just more rubbish trying to get money out of anglers who cba to sort food out themselves
Rumour has it that they're trialing an arse wiping service on Stone acres
In reply to Post #14
I love cooking on the bank,chicken or steak fajitas are my favourite and so easy to do.I don't see how this company are making it any easier to eat healthier on the bank
I love cooking on the bank,chicken or steak fajitas are my favourite and so easy to do.I don't see how this company are making it any easier to eat healthier on the bank
In reply to Post #16
Agree. It saves 5 mins in the supermarket I guess.
Agree. It saves 5 mins in the supermarket I guess.
In reply to Post #17
Saves nothing for me as I get the wife pick my bits up
Saves nothing for me as I get the wife pick my bits up
In reply to Post #15
Have u got a link
Have u got a link
In reply to Post #10
Thay are designing a special plate for carp anglers , been told its very good
Thay are designing a special plate for carp anglers , been told its very good
In reply to Post #20
Does it have arms that feed you,that would make life easier too
Does it have arms that feed you,that would make life easier too
I cant wait to see scott pretend to enjoy cooking a fresh meal on his next blog. I wonder how long he will keep it up for.
Think your all overlooking the fact that a vast amount of people can't think for themselves never mind cook.
In reply to Post #9
I can see a lot of local takeaways suffering if hes starting to cook for himself..
I can see a lot of local takeaways suffering if hes starting to cook for himself..
In reply to Post #1
Makes me laugh. These media muppets moaning about going into the supermarkets.
Makes me laugh. These media muppets moaning about going into the supermarkets.
In reply to Post #22
More surprising is that you manage to sit through one of his vlogs
More surprising is that you manage to sit through one of his vlogs
In reply to Post #25
SURELY people aren't that thick they cant buy decent ingredients or add them to any shopping list they do at home
SURELY people aren't that thick they cant buy decent ingredients or add them to any shopping list they do at home
In reply to Post #27
Don't be silly joss
Don't be silly joss
I've just had a look at the website and I'm baffled by it... I must have missed something surely
In reply to Post #29
No it really is that pointless
No it really is that pointless
In reply to Post #27
Think you will find they are, a lot of carpers buy ready made rigs, probably the same ones posting on social media along the lines of, I'm going to be fishing blah blah blah any tips, what swim, what bait, how many wraps.
Think you will find they are, a lot of carpers buy ready made rigs, probably the same ones posting on social media along the lines of, I'm going to be fishing blah blah blah any tips, what swim, what bait, how many wraps.
Seems like they've got a few names behind them. Only time will tell whether theres a demand.
Anyone remember "Hooked on food" You no the one with all the scantily clad birds in there advertising. Think it was some sort of Ready meal company. Didnt seem to hang around to long..
Anyone remember "Hooked on food" You no the one with all the scantily clad birds in there advertising. Think it was some sort of Ready meal company. Didnt seem to hang around to long..
Bejesus!
Are anglers able to think for themselves?
Is coming up with healthy food that hard?
I shop for myself, it is absolutely no problem to put food in the basket for a fishing trip. In fact I did my shopping today with that very intention.
Dried pasta, some onions, garlic, bell peppers, take your pick of colour, red, yellow green. Mushrooms, baby sweetcorn.
Dried herbs, either mixed herbs or basil, oregano and marjoram.
The hard part is the meat, a couple of pork bellies, maybe some diced beef or lamb fillet.
Boil the pasta, leave covered while stir frying the meat, add chopped onion, baby corn, mushrooms, garlic and chopped pepper and some herbs. Drain pasta, pour into pan with the rest, stir through and eat, either from the pan or onto a real plate.
One dinner, real simple, real easy, healthy. Can be perked up with a couple of slices of goats milk cheese, or even shaved parmiggiano. Or even try a country swap and go for a French roule soft cheese on the side
As for breakfast, I currently have a love of Chocolate chip brioche dunked in coffee.
Lunch, a sausage, bacon or egg roll.
I have even cooked steak, saute potatoes and mushrooms, fried obviously, but with a small amount of smoked paprika and ground black pepper added to the pan as I fry the steak.
Are anglers able to think for themselves?
Is coming up with healthy food that hard?
I shop for myself, it is absolutely no problem to put food in the basket for a fishing trip. In fact I did my shopping today with that very intention.
Dried pasta, some onions, garlic, bell peppers, take your pick of colour, red, yellow green. Mushrooms, baby sweetcorn.
Dried herbs, either mixed herbs or basil, oregano and marjoram.
The hard part is the meat, a couple of pork bellies, maybe some diced beef or lamb fillet.
Boil the pasta, leave covered while stir frying the meat, add chopped onion, baby corn, mushrooms, garlic and chopped pepper and some herbs. Drain pasta, pour into pan with the rest, stir through and eat, either from the pan or onto a real plate.
One dinner, real simple, real easy, healthy. Can be perked up with a couple of slices of goats milk cheese, or even shaved parmiggiano. Or even try a country swap and go for a French roule soft cheese on the side
As for breakfast, I currently have a love of Chocolate chip brioche dunked in coffee.
Lunch, a sausage, bacon or egg roll.
I have even cooked steak, saute potatoes and mushrooms, fried obviously, but with a small amount of smoked paprika and ground black pepper added to the pan as I fry the steak.
Whatever next ! And look at all the noses in the trough trying to make a few quid.
In reply to Post #28
ahaha...pathetic isnt is really.
If this thread werent so daft, id delete it
ahaha...pathetic isnt is really.
If this thread werent so daft, id delete it
In reply to Post #31
words fail me on "crap anglers" today
words fail me on "crap anglers" today
In reply to Post #31
I think that's an unfair statement and not really comparable, everyone has differing skill sets, experience and time to dedicate to the hobby. In today's world of social media, it's the easiest way of asking a question and gaining knowledge. I can tie a chod rig with my eyes closed but I hate tying rigs at home and often don't carry a kettle, as I don't use them often, I have a pack of pre tied in the bottom of the bag, it's laziness and convenience combined.
This food thing is completely different, they supply raw ingredients at a premium. You still have to cook under the guise of you wouldn't do it otherwise, it's total ********, we all go shopping, we all eat and we all cook when we go fishing for a prolonged period.
If they were supplying great fresh food in vac packed sachets that you only threw in a kettle to warm through, that would be a convenience in many ways but they're not doing anything we can't and don't already do so the idea hasn't got kegs for me.
I think that's an unfair statement and not really comparable, everyone has differing skill sets, experience and time to dedicate to the hobby. In today's world of social media, it's the easiest way of asking a question and gaining knowledge. I can tie a chod rig with my eyes closed but I hate tying rigs at home and often don't carry a kettle, as I don't use them often, I have a pack of pre tied in the bottom of the bag, it's laziness and convenience combined.
This food thing is completely different, they supply raw ingredients at a premium. You still have to cook under the guise of you wouldn't do it otherwise, it's total ********, we all go shopping, we all eat and we all cook when we go fishing for a prolonged period.
If they were supplying great fresh food in vac packed sachets that you only threw in a kettle to warm through, that would be a convenience in many ways but they're not doing anything we can't and don't already do so the idea hasn't got kegs for me.
In reply to Post #37
Having someone telling you what swim, what bait and range is hardly gaining experience, finding spots and working things out for yourself and learning from your mistakes will help far more in the long run.
Having someone telling you what swim, what bait and range is hardly gaining experience, finding spots and working things out for yourself and learning from your mistakes will help far more in the long run.
In reply to Post #38
no one can be bothered to "learn" these days, everything has to be instant.
there are far too many carpers these and days and VERY few anglers
no one can be bothered to "learn" these days, everything has to be instant.
there are far too many carpers these and days and VERY few anglers
In reply to Post #37
Exactly, people on here moaning about it, as they tuck into their takeaway
Exactly, people on here moaning about it, as they tuck into their takeaway
In reply to Post #40
i normally just freeze down home cooked food and take that with me
i normally just freeze down home cooked food and take that with me
In reply to Post #41
I don't even bother with any food in general. I'll have dinner, go out late ish, and back for the school run
I don't even bother with any food in general. I'll have dinner, go out late ish, and back for the school run
In reply to Post #42
Absolute joke this whole Fink Food nonsense IMO. Embarrassing that so many 'names' have been roped in to it. Everything that is wrong with carp angling right now. £45 a pot pop-ups, carp raffles ripping people off, personalised spoons (??!!) and now companies like this.
Its a no from me, I'm out
Absolute joke this whole Fink Food nonsense IMO. Embarrassing that so many 'names' have been roped in to it. Everything that is wrong with carp angling right now. £45 a pot pop-ups, carp raffles ripping people off, personalised spoons (??!!) and now companies like this.
Its a no from me, I'm out
In reply to Post #43
But this already exsists in the way of gusto and hello fresh, exactly the same thing. It's nothing new, it's just marketing itself towards carp anglers.
But this already exsists in the way of gusto and hello fresh, exactly the same thing. It's nothing new, it's just marketing itself towards carp anglers.
In reply to Post #40
Only time I would ever get a takeaway is if a friend wants to but rarely see anyone, besides I can do a full roast on the bank with ingredients bought when shopping.
Only time I would ever get a takeaway is if a friend wants to but rarely see anyone, besides I can do a full roast on the bank with ingredients bought when shopping.
In reply to Post #45
Surprised (or rather, sadly not) that so many people seem to be getting genuinely offended by this. It's an idea (not original, but not claiming to be) and the team seem to have done a good job on the website and marketing. The prices are also not extortionate as many are claiming. It's basic supply and demand and I wouldn't be surprised if those involved can make a reasonably honest living out of it.
As for the “sell out” sponsored anglers involved. Get a grip! Suppose some of you would prefer them to claim benefits like some of the “realest” anglers out there.
Anglers trying to make an honest living with a proven business model. If it's not for you, leave them to it.
Surprised (or rather, sadly not) that so many people seem to be getting genuinely offended by this. It's an idea (not original, but not claiming to be) and the team seem to have done a good job on the website and marketing. The prices are also not extortionate as many are claiming. It's basic supply and demand and I wouldn't be surprised if those involved can make a reasonably honest living out of it.
As for the “sell out” sponsored anglers involved. Get a grip! Suppose some of you would prefer them to claim benefits like some of the “realest” anglers out there.
Anglers trying to make an honest living with a proven business model. If it's not for you, leave them to it.
In reply to Post #23
Whole heartedly agree Goose...
Recent events seem to suggest most in this country,accept the narrative, don't question anything ...very ,very damaging and dangerous that is..
'Lost sense of smell....!! Figuratively speaking....
Whole heartedly agree Goose...
Recent events seem to suggest most in this country,accept the narrative, don't question anything ...very ,very damaging and dangerous that is..
'Lost sense of smell....!! Figuratively speaking....
In reply to Post #46
Not offended by it myself and don't think anyone here is, merely pointing out its just as simple and cheaper with a bit of thought to buy ingredients when shopping and do it yourself. As with most thing you get a greater sense of satisfaction/achievement doing it yourself wharever possible.
Not offended by it myself and don't think anyone here is, merely pointing out its just as simple and cheaper with a bit of thought to buy ingredients when shopping and do it yourself. As with most thing you get a greater sense of satisfaction/achievement doing it yourself wharever possible.
In reply to Post #46
You have already bought some haven't you
You have already bought some haven't you
In reply to Post #48
Same as takeaways, but no one moans about anglers ordering food by the lake
Same as takeaways, but no one moans about anglers ordering food by the lake
In reply to Post #49
Haha, I haven't actually, it's not for me. I'm sure the business will enjoy some success though - it's a proven model.
Haha, I haven't actually, it's not for me. I'm sure the business will enjoy some success though - it's a proven model.
Rant on 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXsRnW46wwY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXsRnW46wwY
In reply to Post #51
I'm sure enough idiots out there
I'm sure enough idiots out there
Just watched the Fb video. It looks like Nick Heleur has some stickers to put on his bucket now.
In reply to Post #54
In reply to Post #46
Not extortionate.... 3 x weetabix for 99p, £2.79 for 24 in Asda....and you don't even know if they are genuine Weetabix....
Not extortionate.... 3 x weetabix for 99p, £2.79 for 24 in Asda....and you don't even know if they are genuine Weetabix....
In reply to Post #56
So 35p for 3 then, plus the convenience of having it in a recyclable bowl, and the cost of that bowl. I'm not saying it's cheap, but it's not pants-down expensive. 99p for a healthy convenient breakfast is ok money - we've all spent more on worse breakfasts.
Convenience comes at a price. If you don't understand that I'm all ears to hear about how you roll all your own bait, because there's far bigger savings to be had there.
So 35p for 3 then, plus the convenience of having it in a recyclable bowl, and the cost of that bowl. I'm not saying it's cheap, but it's not pants-down expensive. 99p for a healthy convenient breakfast is ok money - we've all spent more on worse breakfasts.
Convenience comes at a price. If you don't understand that I'm all ears to hear about how you roll all your own bait, because there's far bigger savings to be had there.
In reply to Post #56
I really just find it bizarre that someone would buy a portioned breakfast for £4 from them that you could just buy everything from Tesco's and split into portion packs yourself and freeze for a quarter of the price and five minutes of your time.
I really just find it bizarre that someone would buy a portioned breakfast for £4 from them that you could just buy everything from Tesco's and split into portion packs yourself and freeze for a quarter of the price and five minutes of your time.
In reply to Post #58
The bacon roll made me chuckle. Supplying a roll and 2 slices of bacon
The bacon roll made me chuckle. Supplying a roll and 2 slices of bacon
In reply to Post #57
There's convenience at a price, and then there a plain rip off. This lot come into the latter . (And yes I do roll all my own bait)
There's convenience at a price, and then there a plain rip off. This lot come into the latter . (And yes I do roll all my own bait)
In reply to Post #59
I hope at least the roll is already cut for me.
I hope at least the roll is already cut for me.
In reply to Post #57
Exactly, plenty of people buy porridge to eat on the bank, which at top end will be over a quid. I wont be ordering but can see the appeal, the convenience, and most importantly nothing wasted.
Exactly, plenty of people buy porridge to eat on the bank, which at top end will be over a quid. I wont be ordering but can see the appeal, the convenience, and most importantly nothing wasted.
In reply to Post #60
"Laziness is expensive"
Wise words.
Although if there is a market for this it will do well, if it will fail. It's not hurting anyone, if you don't need don't buy it, if you do then buy it. Simple really.
TBF it's probably healthier than the stuff i eat..
"Laziness is expensive"
Wise words.
Although if there is a market for this it will do well, if it will fail. It's not hurting anyone, if you don't need don't buy it, if you do then buy it. Simple really.
TBF it's probably healthier than the stuff i eat..
Jesus Christ - what the **** is coming next in this carp game.
Had to endure photos over the last 5 years of bogging cups and spoons because apparently it looks carpy (whatever the **** that is) from bank tramps. Would rather drink a brew out of my boot that one of those things.
Now we have Fink Food with every "superstar" promoting it across social media. These folk would sell their own kids for a bit of media exposure. Only one real angler not showing his colours, good old TH, gone underground for the past couple of years apart from the odd ESP video.
Remember "no stickers on my buckets mush".........Uhhh righto then....
Had to endure photos over the last 5 years of bogging cups and spoons because apparently it looks carpy (whatever the **** that is) from bank tramps. Would rather drink a brew out of my boot that one of those things.
Now we have Fink Food with every "superstar" promoting it across social media. These folk would sell their own kids for a bit of media exposure. Only one real angler not showing his colours, good old TH, gone underground for the past couple of years apart from the odd ESP video.
Remember "no stickers on my buckets mush".........Uhhh righto then....
In reply to Post #57
But putting 3 weetabix from the cupboard in my foodbag together with a bowl from home is just as convenient and costs a fraction of the price....
In the grand scheme of things it is absolutely pants down expensive.... 11p per weetabix from your cupboard or 33p from Fink Food.....convenience doesn't cost 200% more.
But putting 3 weetabix from the cupboard in my foodbag together with a bowl from home is just as convenient and costs a fraction of the price....
In the grand scheme of things it is absolutely pants down expensive.... 11p per weetabix from your cupboard or 33p from Fink Food.....convenience doesn't cost 200% more.
Who tf takes weetabix fishing anyway. Seriously, grow up and get some bacon.
In reply to Post #65
Fink... Or Fick?
I look forward to reading their business accounts in a couple of years. I suspect they will do quite well for a few months before even the sheep realise things are a trifle expensive.
Home delivery is a proven business model, but these prices are more Fortnum and Masons than Tesco.
And Fareham will get it all stuck in that beard anyway.
Fink... Or Fick?
I look forward to reading their business accounts in a couple of years. I suspect they will do quite well for a few months before even the sheep realise things are a trifle expensive.
Home delivery is a proven business model, but these prices are more Fortnum and Masons than Tesco.
And Fareham will get it all stuck in that beard anyway.
In reply to Post #66
It is a good point very well made...
It is a good point very well made...
In reply to Post #65
It costs £2 for a kilo of Quaker oats, or a quid for 57grams of a convenient pot in the supermarkets, so not sure what your point is??
It costs £2 for a kilo of Quaker oats, or a quid for 57grams of a convenient pot in the supermarkets, so not sure what your point is??
In reply to Post #69
The ironic thing is Scott Lloyd openly lives on takeaways, Elliott Gray has admitted to not eating when fishing and Gaz Fareham weighs about 7 stone...wet! Get Jim Shelley and Ian Poole on board I say
The ironic thing is Scott Lloyd openly lives on takeaways, Elliott Gray has admitted to not eating when fishing and Gaz Fareham weighs about 7 stone...wet! Get Jim Shelley and Ian Poole on board I say
Alan Blair I really like my food. **** me, more meat on my left toe
In reply to Post #70
Haha, that's a good point. Mind you Jim does seem to eat rather well on the bank!
Good luck to the lads at Fink, it's an interesting idea and, who knows, it could be a great success.....at least they've got the gonads to give something a go. Will I be purchasing, no I won't but there's one hell of a lot of carpers nowadays so they do have a market to go at.
Haha, that's a good point. Mind you Jim does seem to eat rather well on the bank!
Good luck to the lads at Fink, it's an interesting idea and, who knows, it could be a great success.....at least they've got the gonads to give something a go. Will I be purchasing, no I won't but there's one hell of a lot of carpers nowadays so they do have a market to go at.
In reply to Post #69
A 200% price increase in a product and you can't see what the point is....
A 200% price increase in a product and you can't see what the point is....
In reply to Post #73
Not really, considering a supermarket will charge you a difference of about 800% for the example I gave
Not really, considering a supermarket will charge you a difference of about 800% for the example I gave
In reply to Post #70
In reply to Post #74
Not true, the supermarket doesn't portion quaker oats into those individual pots or sachets with all the branding on them etc, supermarkets are mainly small mark up high volume outlets.
Not true, the supermarket doesn't portion quaker oats into those individual pots or sachets with all the branding on them etc, supermarkets are mainly small mark up high volume outlets.
In reply to Post #76
You are correct, to a degree, but it wouldn't surprise me if they paid no more than 25p a pot, that's still a mark up of 400% on a pot, and that is high volume stuff, with this, we are certainly at the moment talking low volume, so the mark up doesnt surprise me one bit.
You are correct, to a degree, but it wouldn't surprise me if they paid no more than 25p a pot, that's still a mark up of 400% on a pot, and that is high volume stuff, with this, we are certainly at the moment talking low volume, so the mark up doesnt surprise me one bit.
In reply to Post #77
You sound like their PR guy 😂
You sound like their PR guy 😂
In reply to Post #78
Far from it, I've already said I wouldn't be buying it but can see the appeal. I said earlier that it was a niche market, but imagine expanding into the camping market, it could work, there are probably more lazy campers than there are carpers 😃
Far from it, I've already said I wouldn't be buying it but can see the appeal. I said earlier that it was a niche market, but imagine expanding into the camping market, it could work, there are probably more lazy campers than there are carpers 😃
In reply to Post #79
I don't know where to start with all that is wrong/daft about this as a concept - but maybe googling Fink Food before going with it as the brand name would have been an idea (there's already a company with virtually the same name - so getting a good search ranking is going to be interesting from a marketing point of view...what's the betting all the individual packaging is all plastic too - so not exactly a good environmental story either...
I don't know where to start with all that is wrong/daft about this as a concept - but maybe googling Fink Food before going with it as the brand name would have been an idea (there's already a company with virtually the same name - so getting a good search ranking is going to be interesting from a marketing point of view...what's the betting all the individual packaging is all plastic too - so not exactly a good environmental story either...
Hi guys. I've had an amazing idea. It's called fink ****ter. We all know the inconvenience of carrying a whole lol roll when we might only need a few sheets for a weekend. Plus the aggro of actually tearing off each sheet as you use it.
So for £11.99 I am will to post you twenty sheets of the finest Andrex already sorted into single sheets.
Pm me to set up a direct debit. For £3.99 I offer a text messaging service to remind you to take a **** in case you are too dumb or lazy to remember.
So for £11.99 I am will to post you twenty sheets of the finest Andrex already sorted into single sheets.
Pm me to set up a direct debit. For £3.99 I offer a text messaging service to remind you to take a **** in case you are too dumb or lazy to remember.
In reply to Post #81
Wayne's Wonder Wipes
Wayne's Wonder Wipes
In reply to Post #81
Is the Andrex 4 ply , and can you opt in on the text for a dump, thanks
Is the Andrex 4 ply , and can you opt in on the text for a dump, thanks
In reply to Post #81
Is there a bucket warming/emptying service included?
Is there a bucket warming/emptying service included?
In reply to Post #84
And an optional wiping service.
And an optional wiping service.
In reply to Post #86
Is that the company slogan
Is that the company slogan
In reply to Post #88
That long hey
That long hey
In reply to Post #86
Scott Lloyds one of the directors on companies house, he's hammering it all over Instagram and Facebook. I just can't see it taking off at all.
Scott Lloyds one of the directors on companies house, he's hammering it all over Instagram and Facebook. I just can't see it taking off at all.
In reply to Post #15
Rmfho
Rmfho
In reply to Post #74
They may well do but Fink are then inflating that price even more...
Another example, 50g of Kellogs cornflakes for 99p.....Asda do 1.2k for £4....if you gross up Finks price that would cost you £24..... come on, surely you get it now....
Absolute piss take....at least Dick Turpin wore a mask....
They may well do but Fink are then inflating that price even more...
Another example, 50g of Kellogs cornflakes for 99p.....Asda do 1.2k for £4....if you gross up Finks price that would cost you £24.....
come on, surely you get it now.... Absolute piss take....at least Dick Turpin wore a mask....
In reply to Post #92
Sounds about the going rate, as I said it's a quid for a single portion of porridge in the the supermarkets, our canteen at work charge 80p for single portions of various cereals, and that's subsidised, and that's without milk.
This is all low volume stuff, so the mark up has to be more so they can make some form of reasonable return on them.
Obviously this model actually works, well the dinners work, as there are multimillion pound companies out there that work on the same model. I've used hello fresh in the past, and it's been really good, everything you need with zero waste in terms of food.
Everyone can moan all they want, but they've seen a gap in the market and gone for it, good luck to them, if it works it works, if it dont, it dont, it's not harming anyone
Sounds about the going rate, as I said it's a quid for a single portion of porridge in the the supermarkets, our canteen at work charge 80p for single portions of various cereals, and that's subsidised, and that's without milk.
This is all low volume stuff, so the mark up has to be more so they can make some form of reasonable return on them.
Obviously this model actually works, well the dinners work, as there are multimillion pound companies out there that work on the same model. I've used hello fresh in the past, and it's been really good, everything you need with zero waste in terms of food.
Everyone can moan all they want, but they've seen a gap in the market and gone for it, good luck to them, if it works it works, if it dont, it dont, it's not harming anyone
In reply to Post #93
Can I interest you in some Andrex?
Can I interest you in some Andrex?
In reply to Post #93
Of course they are not going to get away with the same mark up and charge £4 for a pot of ready made porridge oats when they are £1 in the supermarkets....same goes for anything else of that nature......cans of beer, fags etc. I suppose therefore they are relying on people being dumb and not realising they are being ripped off for things like cornflakes and weetabix as that is where they are making money....
If they target the idiots who pay £2 for a "sample pack" of 10 boilies from eBay they will be millionaires next year....
Of course they are not going to get away with the same mark up and charge £4 for a pot of ready made porridge oats when they are £1 in the supermarkets....same goes for anything else of that nature......cans of beer, fags etc. I suppose therefore they are relying on people being dumb and not realising they are being ripped off for things like cornflakes and weetabix as that is where they are making money....
If they target the idiots who pay £2 for a "sample pack" of 10 boilies from eBay they will be millionaires next year....
In reply to Post #95
They are charging near enough the same as my work canteen for cereals, people could bring their own in, but you know what there are people who dont, and still buy the cereal, it's not carp anglers it's just normal people, if they didnt like the price they wouldn't buy it.
I really dont get your angle, considering the mark ups we pay on things like boilies, and terminal tackle.
I get the idea, it currently works, and makes alot of money, I would doubt they will sell many of the cereal options anyway, but it's an easy win for them to put it down as an option in their portfolio, as you never know where it can go
They are charging near enough the same as my work canteen for cereals, people could bring their own in, but you know what there are people who dont, and still buy the cereal, it's not carp anglers it's just normal people, if they didnt like the price they wouldn't buy it.
I really dont get your angle, considering the mark ups we pay on things like boilies, and terminal tackle.
I get the idea, it currently works, and makes alot of money, I would doubt they will sell many of the cereal options anyway, but it's an easy win for them to put it down as an option in their portfolio, as you never know where it can go
In reply to Post #95
Just shows many carpers aren't anglers or they would realise they are being angled for by these companies, looks like one here has been hooked.
Just shows many carpers aren't anglers or they would realise they are being angled for by these companies, looks like one here has been hooked.
In reply to Post #93
How on earth is a dry bowl of cereal 80p and it's subsidised? Even those tiny little variety cereal packs don't work out anywhere near that much, and that the most expensive way to buy cereal (other than from this mob)?
How on earth is a dry bowl of cereal 80p and it's subsidised? Even those tiny little variety cereal packs don't work out anywhere near that much, and that the most expensive way to buy cereal (other than from this mob)?
In reply to Post #98
Because its a canteen, your 80p has to pay for someone to clean the areas, top up the stocks and wash your bowl and spoon.
Because its a canteen, your 80p has to pay for someone to clean the areas, top up the stocks and wash your bowl and spoon.
In reply to Post #96
My "angle" is them re-packaging a brand product at a grossly inflated price....but that is a pricipal thing for me...still, if people are happy to pay a premium for such products then that's up to them.
I would rather just take a handful of cornflakes or 3 weetabix from the cupboard and put it in my food bag....there again, I take a pack-up to work so perhaps that's just my mentality.
As for longevity of the concept in Carp fishing I just can't see it and will be gobsmacked if they are still going by Christmas.....There's probably 95% on this thread who think the same as me judging by the comments so if that is replicated across the board they wont last long....
My "angle" is them re-packaging a brand product at a grossly inflated price....but that is a pricipal thing for me...still, if people are happy to pay a premium for such products then that's up to them.
I would rather just take a handful of cornflakes or 3 weetabix from the cupboard and put it in my food bag....there again, I take a pack-up to work so perhaps that's just my mentality.
As for longevity of the concept in Carp fishing I just can't see it and will be gobsmacked if they are still going by Christmas.....There's probably 95% on this thread who think the same as me judging by the comments so if that is replicated across the board they wont last long....
In reply to Post #98
In reply to Post #98
No idea, youd have to ask them, much prefer to have something cooked for breakfast.
No idea, youd have to ask them, much prefer to have something cooked for breakfast.
In reply to Post #100
I think they would have to expand into the camping community for it to be worth while, doubt it will make alot of money, but might have the potential to keep a couple of blokes ticking over. What's more worrying is now I'm seeing hello fresh adverts on here, big brother is watching 😬
I think they would have to expand into the camping community for it to be worth while, doubt it will make alot of money, but might have the potential to keep a couple of blokes ticking over. What's more worrying is now I'm seeing hello fresh adverts on here, big brother is watching 😬
In reply to Post #99
Doesn't sound overly subsidised then . When I did some work at the bank of england print works in debden I used to get a 2 course meal with an XL fizzy drink for just over £2. Which to me sounds more like a true subsidised canteen
Doesn't sound overly subsidised then . When I did some work at the bank of england print works in debden I used to get a 2 course meal with an XL fizzy drink for just over £2. Which to me sounds more like a true subsidised canteen
In reply to Post #100
The thing is, we are on a forum. An internet forum, in 2021. Most modern carp fishermen have no idea what an internet forum is, and 90% of carp fishermen use facebook to ask which flavour goo they should use out of the 20 they have taken with them, and and how many wraps from peg 3. The concensus on this thread has very, very little in common with the modern carp fishing £.
The thing is, we are on a forum. An internet forum, in 2021. Most modern carp fishermen have no idea what an internet forum is, and 90% of carp fishermen use facebook to ask which flavour goo they should use out of the 20 they have taken with them, and and how many wraps from peg 3. The concensus on this thread has very, very little in common with the modern carp fishing £.
In reply to Post #104
Was that in the 90s?
Was that in the 90s?
In reply to Post #106
No, it was about 3 years ago
No, it was about 3 years ago
In reply to Post #81
I've had an amazing idea. It's called fink ****ter. We all know the inconvenience of carrying a whole lol roll when we might only need a few sheets for a weekend. Plus the aggro of actually tearing off each sheet as you use it.
So for £11.99 I am will to post you twenty sheets of the finest Andrex already sorted into single sheets.
Ignoring the exaggerated sales price this product literally exists... in several guises. Handy packs of tissues, done by Andrex. As a couple of others have said (although not many) I really don't understand this thread. Assuming, though, that all the critics wouldn't ever buy:
- ready tied leaders
- company-made leads
- ready made boilies
- day tickets
It's an interesting thread but those commenting “3 weetabix for a quid!!!” can save it. It's been established there's bigger mark ups in fishing tackle. I dare say a single pack of pre tied leaders is costing you more.
I've had an amazing idea. It's called fink ****ter. We all know the inconvenience of carrying a whole lol roll when we might only need a few sheets for a weekend. Plus the aggro of actually tearing off each sheet as you use it.
So for £11.99 I am will to post you twenty sheets of the finest Andrex already sorted into single sheets.
Ignoring the exaggerated sales price this product literally exists... in several guises. Handy packs of tissues, done by Andrex. As a couple of others have said (although not many) I really don't understand this thread. Assuming, though, that all the critics wouldn't ever buy:
- ready tied leaders
- company-made leads
- ready made boilies
- day tickets
It's an interesting thread but those commenting “3 weetabix for a quid!!!” can save it. It's been established there's bigger mark ups in fishing tackle. I dare say a single pack of pre tied leaders is costing you more.
In reply to Post #108
I get you mate. While I'd not use this Fink jobby I do buy sharpened hooks simply because I can't be bothered to do them myself anymore. Same deal I guess.
I get you mate. While I'd not use this Fink jobby I do buy sharpened hooks simply because I can't be bothered to do them myself anymore. Same deal I guess.
In reply to Post #108
What's a day ticket got to do with it?
What's a day ticket got to do with it?
In reply to Post #110
Paying for convenience. It's a slightly over-the-top example but it rings true - there is superb free angling out there for the thrifty carp angler, of which there seems to be many in this thread.
Personally I fish day tickets... because I can't be bothered with the hassle of finding these lakes. Do you get my point?
Anyway I've probably said enough. I think this is a good idea, one I won't be trying, but that caters for a specific market of which (given the negativity) this thread clearly doesn't represent. I still say good luck to them.
Paying for convenience. It's a slightly over-the-top example but it rings true - there is superb free angling out there for the thrifty carp angler, of which there seems to be many in this thread.
Personally I fish day tickets... because I can't be bothered with the hassle of finding these lakes. Do you get my point?
Anyway I've probably said enough. I think this is a good idea, one I won't be trying, but that caters for a specific market of which (given the negativity) this thread clearly doesn't represent. I still say good luck to them.
In reply to Post #108
But I'm not debating mark-ups, I'm debating Fink Food taking someone elses product, re-packaging it and selling it for 200 to 400% more under the banner of "convenience"...... would you pay me £30 for a kilo of Boilies if I provided them with the convenience of being ready-glugged so you didn't have to do it yourself?
Yonny's comment about sharpened hooks is a good one but that is taking a hook, putting in graft to make it better and selling on a superior product.
Yes ready-tied rigs and leaders are similar in terms of convenience but there are Anglers who genuinely prefer these, they either struggle to tie them or simply cannot. My mate is as blind as a bat and can't see a thing close up therefore has to use ready tied rigs....he can still get a weetabix out of the cupboard though...
Granted, there will be some who don't mind paying the extra and that's up to them..they will be the same ones who pay the Bait Room £40 for a pot of pop-ups no doubt....
But I'm not debating mark-ups, I'm debating Fink Food taking someone elses product, re-packaging it and selling it for 200 to 400% more under the banner of "convenience"...... would you pay me £30 for a kilo of Boilies if I provided them with the convenience of being ready-glugged so you didn't have to do it yourself?
Yonny's comment about sharpened hooks is a good one but that is taking a hook, putting in graft to make it better and selling on a superior product.
Yes ready-tied rigs and leaders are similar in terms of convenience but there are Anglers who genuinely prefer these, they either struggle to tie them or simply cannot. My mate is as blind as a bat and can't see a thing close up therefore has to use ready tied rigs....he can still get a weetabix out of the cupboard though...
Granted, there will be some who don't mind paying the extra and that's up to them..they will be the same ones who pay the Bait Room £40 for a pot of pop-ups no doubt....
In reply to Post #112
But convience is a product of sorts, and theres a massive market out there for it. People wont just order a couple of weetabix, I can see this for anglers who might want to do 3 nights for example, and order maybe 2 portions of cooked breakfasts one cereal, 3 dinners etc etc, all you are doing is paying them to take the hassle out of it. It definitely wont appeal to a lot, but it will appeal to some, if I was on slightly better wages I probably would use hello fresh more often, one thing I hate doing is chucking wasted food out, which I inevitably do each week, with something like that you dont have any food waste, and they are quite healthy
But convience is a product of sorts, and theres a massive market out there for it. People wont just order a couple of weetabix, I can see this for anglers who might want to do 3 nights for example, and order maybe 2 portions of cooked breakfasts one cereal, 3 dinners etc etc, all you are doing is paying them to take the hassle out of it. It definitely wont appeal to a lot, but it will appeal to some, if I was on slightly better wages I probably would use hello fresh more often, one thing I hate doing is chucking wasted food out, which I inevitably do each week, with something like that you dont have any food waste, and they are quite healthy
In reply to Post #113
I'd also just add that, yes, the 3 Weetabix is probably the most controversial offering. However, the business isn't the 3 Weetabix Company - they have a lot of very convenient and portioned fresh meals. It's easy to focus on the extreme, but a lot of the dinner meals make far more sense financially and from a point of convenience.
Anyway why do I care so much As said I'll never buy their products. I just think the market's there and the business is getting some unfair stick.
I'd also just add that, yes, the 3 Weetabix is probably the most controversial offering. However, the business isn't the 3 Weetabix Company - they have a lot of very convenient and portioned fresh meals. It's easy to focus on the extreme, but a lot of the dinner meals make far more sense financially and from a point of convenience.
Anyway why do I care so much
As said I'll never buy their products. I just think the market's there and the business is getting some unfair stick.
In reply to Post #111
Tbh no I dont get your point when it comes to day tickets. It's a pretty terrible comparison ! You can't really compare as each water is different, therefore meaning that it's perfectly reasonable to charge a different rate for each water, whereas a bowl of Kellogg's cornflakes is the same product wether you buy it from Tesco of from fink food. It's just one charges considerably more for the same product.
Tbh no I dont get your point when it comes to day tickets. It's a pretty terrible comparison ! You can't really compare as each water is different, therefore meaning that it's perfectly reasonable to charge a different rate for each water, whereas a bowl of Kellogg's cornflakes is the same product wether you buy it from Tesco of from fink food. It's just one charges considerably more for the same product.
In reply to Post #115
Not much different than the company I work for, our product goes out the door to nearly every single supermarket, same product, different prices
Not much different than the company I work for, our product goes out the door to nearly every single supermarket, same product, different prices
In reply to Post #114
Could you get 4 weetabix, sounds like a great service and value to me.
Could you get 4 weetabix, sounds like a great service and value to me.
In reply to Post #115
My comparison wasn't between day tickets and their varying costs, it was between day tickets and free-to-fish waters. We all know there's amazing fishing to be had for free across the U.K. (look at Alfie Russell). My point being a lot of us can't be arsed to find, travel to, or fish these waters, so we pay for the convenience.
And yes, I can certainly believe someone would pay 70p a breakfast to not have to buy/wash a tupperware.
Anyway I've said my bit I'll leave you to it. I still think the business will be around a year from now.
My comparison wasn't between day tickets and their varying costs, it was between day tickets and free-to-fish waters. We all know there's amazing fishing to be had for free across the U.K. (look at Alfie Russell). My point being a lot of us can't be arsed to find, travel to, or fish these waters, so we pay for the convenience.
And yes, I can certainly believe someone would pay 70p a breakfast to not have to buy/wash a tupperware.
Anyway I've said my bit I'll leave you to it. I still think the business will be around a year from now.
I'm wondering if I could bundle a one shot tube of Anasol with some 4 ply and call it a deluxe comfort pack and bung a couple of extra quid on it?
In reply to Post #119
Does this beat the Nash Tea Light bivvy heater? It's a close call.
Does this beat the Nash Tea Light bivvy heater? It's a close call.
In reply to Post #121
Thats a close one 🤔
Thats a close one 🤔
In reply to Post #119
Yes, there are, thousands and thousands of people pay for their food to be delivered this way.
Yes, there are, thousands and thousands of people pay for their food to be delivered this way.
In reply to Post #124
Never gonna fit through the letterbox 🥔
Never gonna fit through the letterbox 🥔
I hope the potato comes with a fresh tin of gas.
In reply to Post #127
Lol I agree 🤣
Lol I agree 🤣
In reply to Post #127
You genuinely dont get that this model already exsists, and works do you?
You genuinely dont get that this model already exsists, and works do you?
In reply to Post #129
You seem to be quite defensive about this company are you an investor.There might be similar companies delivering meals to people's homes as some people might need the service (elderly)or just suits their lifestyle to have their meals all ready for them but I can't see how you think this is a good idea or will take off.Surely if you have got time go fishing and are physically able then you can get your food for fishing whilst doing your weekly shop
You seem to be quite defensive about this company are you an investor.There might be similar companies delivering meals to people's homes as some people might need the service (elderly)or just suits their lifestyle to have their meals all ready for them but I can't see how you think this is a good idea or will take off.Surely if you have got time go fishing and are physically able then you can get your food for fishing whilst doing your weekly shop
Let's face it. Once you've set up and got your spots sorted and baited etc there's an awful lot of sitting around. In other words plenty of time to throw something in a pan or on a bbq.
These people who need someone to prepare basic food for them, are they not capable of picking something up when they buy their 48 cans of Stella and 60 fags for the weekend?
Do you think their mums still dress them?
These people who need someone to prepare basic food for them, are they not capable of picking something up when they buy their 48 cans of Stella and 60 fags for the weekend?
Do you think their mums still dress them?
In reply to Post #131
Can't we just wish them well, accept it's not for us....and stop wishing them to fail?
Can't we just wish them well, accept it's not for us....and stop wishing them to fail?
In reply to Post #133
Where did I say I hope they fail
Where did I say I hope they fail
In reply to Post #131
But people can get whatever they want on their weekly shop, but still choose to order from these sorts of companies. They are popular with thousands of people, so stands to reason there will be a percentage of those people it will appeal to within the angling community,, time will tell how big an appeal
But people can get whatever they want on their weekly shop, but still choose to order from these sorts of companies. They are popular with thousands of people, so stands to reason there will be a percentage of those people it will appeal to within the angling community,, time will tell how big an appeal
In reply to Post #135
Some people are not able to do a weekly shop
Some people are not able to do a weekly shop
In reply to Post #138
Looks like some can't do that either
Looks like some can't do that either
More than money sense to mind springs.
In reply to Post #137
If you say so, I would beg to differ considering how much a pack of swivels, or bait stops cost, but then that's just me, buy it or dont buy it, would you be happier if hello fresh had done it??
If you say so, I would beg to differ considering how much a pack of swivels, or bait stops cost, but then that's just me, buy it or dont buy it, would you be happier if hello fresh had done it??
My Mrs bought me a yorkie bar earlier when she went out for fuel. I'm not gonna eat it. PM me for my PayPal details. £5 posted or £50 if you want me to chuck in some pop ups.
First person to respond also gets their first order from Fink ****ter for free.
First person to respond also gets their first order from Fink ****ter for free.
In reply to Post #143
Aren't you comparing it with pop ups?
Aren't you comparing it with pop ups?
In reply to Post #143
The thing is, you are smashing it to pieces, when there is already companies out there that already do something extremely similar.
The thing is, you are smashing it to pieces, when there is already companies out there that already do something extremely similar.
In reply to Post #1
It's one of those things, if people want to use it, it's up to them, So much produced now for convenience, I mean grated cheese for example, not exactly difficult, but it sells, more important things in life than to worry if somebody wants to buy a ready meal!
It's one of those things, if people want to use it, it's up to them, So much produced now for convenience, I mean grated cheese for example, not exactly difficult, but it sells, more important things in life than to worry if somebody wants to buy a ready meal!
In reply to Post #135
People order from hello fresh and gousto etc because they lead busy lives and getting home from work, dealing with kids, cooking their dinner before getting a chance to sort their own out takes a lot of time in the evenings. It's a fantastic business model, just the same as Joe Wicks with his lean in 15 quick meals.
There's two elements to this fink food that they've pushed.
1) you don't need to go shopping
2) portioned meals and structured meal plans.
Let's pick those apart.
1) as adults and humans who eat food, every single one of us will do a shop of some description, even if it's stopping in a petrol garage for fuel on the way to lake, so it's hardly a chore to throw a pack of bacon, rolls and stir fry into the trolley (£10)
2) regarding the portioned meals, you can either buy packs and portion and freeze at home (maybe an inconvenience) but you get x4 for your money looking at their breakfast option. Structured meal plans... again, we're all adults and even the most basic and lazy of us can pick up a decent ready meal to warm up in a pan with minimum effort.
People order from hello fresh and gousto etc because they lead busy lives and getting home from work, dealing with kids, cooking their dinner before getting a chance to sort their own out takes a lot of time in the evenings. It's a fantastic business model, just the same as Joe Wicks with his lean in 15 quick meals.
There's two elements to this fink food that they've pushed.
1) you don't need to go shopping
2) portioned meals and structured meal plans.
Let's pick those apart.
1) as adults and humans who eat food, every single one of us will do a shop of some description, even if it's stopping in a petrol garage for fuel on the way to lake, so it's hardly a chore to throw a pack of bacon, rolls and stir fry into the trolley (£10)
2) regarding the portioned meals, you can either buy packs and portion and freeze at home (maybe an inconvenience) but you get x4 for your money looking at their breakfast option. Structured meal plans... again, we're all adults and even the most basic and lazy of us can pick up a decent ready meal to warm up in a pan with minimum effort.
In reply to Post #146
Who does something similar with the same business model- aimed at inactive, time indulged campers?
Who does something similar with the same business model- aimed at inactive, time indulged campers?
In reply to Post #143
Pot. Kettle......what's your problem with this, seems very personal to me.
Pot. Kettle......what's your problem with this, seems very personal to me.
In reply to Post #147
Hold up. Are you telling me you can buy cheese that's already grated?
Hold up. Are you telling me you can buy cheese that's already grated?
In reply to Post #148
Again, it's not hard to do that if you're not an angler, people still choose to. I'm not sure why you are separating anglers from joe public, do they not have busy lives?? Are they not allowed convience food?
No matter what you say the business model already exsists and makes millions each year, so there is definitely potential, no matter how many moan on here, we're going round and round, I dont know who runs it, not particularly bothered, but good luck to them
Again, it's not hard to do that if you're not an angler, people still choose to. I'm not sure why you are separating anglers from joe public, do they not have busy lives?? Are they not allowed convience food?
No matter what you say the business model already exsists and makes millions each year, so there is definitely potential, no matter how many moan on here, we're going round and round, I dont know who runs it, not particularly bothered, but good luck to them
In reply to Post #153
Maybe you should ask to double up with Gordon Ramsey then 🤷♂️
Maybe you should ask to double up with Gordon Ramsey then 🤷♂️
In reply to Post #154
He couldn't put up with my swearing
He couldn't put up with my swearing
In reply to Post #156
No one is getting ripped off as long as there are choices.
No one is getting ripped off as long as there are choices.
In reply to Post #156
I want know how they work out portion size,if its enough to feed some of them big names (that nobody outside of fishing knows)then won't be too bad.If you get a portion size delivered based on feeding Alan Blair your jacket potato will be the size of a new potato and three beans,be starving all weekend
I want know how they work out portion size,if its enough to feed some of them big names (that nobody outside of fishing knows)then won't be too bad.If you get a portion size delivered based on feeding Alan Blair your jacket potato will be the size of a new potato and three beans,be starving all weekend
In reply to Post #159
If it was me I would order from the ones that already do it and copy the portion sizes
If it was me I would order from the ones that already do it and copy the portion sizes
In reply to Post #162
Jolly good
Jolly good
In reply to Post #162
To get to the shop you need a car, parking money and need bags and a list
To get to the shop you need a car, parking money and need bags and a list
Genuine Query
I had a look at there website, and from what I can make out
is that they deliver to only a hand full of fisheries and a few tackle shops
So you can order and go to the tackle shop to pickup your order of food,
So why not go to a supermarket market instead ? More choices
I just can't understand that ?
Unless they deliver to many more places?
If they had a setup with say Uber or deliveroo, or something similar,
then to me that would work quite well,
And be a good setup In my view,
Example,
I'm down engey now, on Uber, I can order a shop from Asda's down the road, and it would be with me within 1 hour, any meat, milk salad, most things in Asda's
If they could do that, it would work much better,
But only delivering to only your home or a hand full of places, I honestly don't see the point ?
Unless I'm missing something?
I had a look at there website, and from what I can make out
is that they deliver to only a hand full of fisheries and a few tackle shops
So you can order and go to the tackle shop to pickup your order of food,
So why not go to a supermarket market instead ? More choices
I just can't understand that ?
Unless they deliver to many more places?
If they had a setup with say Uber or deliveroo, or something similar,
then to me that would work quite well,
And be a good setup In my view,
Example,
I'm down engey now, on Uber, I can order a shop from Asda's down the road, and it would be with me within 1 hour, any meat, milk salad, most things in Asda's
If they could do that, it would work much better,
But only delivering to only your home or a hand full of places, I honestly don't see the point ?
Unless I'm missing something?
In reply to Post #165
You could always walk and do 2 or 3 small shops a week so you get good exercise too
You could always walk and do 2 or 3 small shops a week so you get good exercise too
I had a look at the site out of interest and to be fair nothing seems overpriced. Especially compared to a garage. It does seem a daft idea given the location of people fishing and is mostly processed garbage though
If you have a primitive palate and live on ****, don't like being near people unless they work in a tackle shop or don't know how many beans make 5, I'd imagine it's dead handy
If you have a primitive palate and live on ****, don't like being near people unless they work in a tackle shop or don't know how many beans make 5, I'd imagine it's dead handy
In reply to Post #168
Sums up most of the bellends on the banks of day ticket lakes these days
Sums up most of the bellends on the banks of day ticket lakes these days
In reply to Post #169
Do you fink so, in which case fink this fink mob may have finked of an idea that may catch on, what do you fink.
Do you fink so, in which case fink this fink mob may have finked of an idea that may catch on, what do you fink.
In reply to Post #170
I fink what you fink and I fink you could be right to fink that
I fink what you fink and I fink you could be right to fink that
In reply to Post #154
Mr Ramsey does a bit of bass fishing,maybe Rick and Nathan,should have a fish and cook off..
That would be a laugh swearing at each other..!!..
Mr Ramsey does a bit of bass fishing,maybe Rick and Nathan,should have a fish and cook off..
That would be a laugh swearing at each other..!!..
I'm with Spinbowler - one massive rip off which has pushed carp fishing a little bit closer to the cliff edge.
I really cant wait to see what comes next. Been told Carpelounge are working off a remote boat with a drone landing pad...hahah.....****ing love this ****..
Fink Food....ha ha ha....what a sack of dog ****.
Crack on. Off to pick up me pint of milk and grub from the supermarket en route to the pond.
Still makes me laugh all the clown superstars promoting it like ravid dogs... "aint no stickers on my bucket mush"......hahahaha...**** off.
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I really cant wait to see what comes next. Been told Carpelounge are working off a remote boat with a drone landing pad...hahah.....****ing love this ****..
Fink Food....ha ha ha....what a sack of dog ****.
Crack on. Off to pick up me pint of milk and grub from the supermarket en route to the pond.
Still makes me laugh all the clown superstars promoting it like ravid dogs... "aint no stickers on my bucket mush"......hahahaha...**** off.
Oiiiiiiiiiiii OOiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
In reply to Post #174
Fink food isnt for me, and no way would i buy meat from anyone i dont deal with directly, but as im in the trade, im fussy and i get it free
BUT....
the lads at FINK have a business idea that appears to be working for them, cant knock them for that.
Good luck to anyone in business.
Fink food isnt for me, and no way would i buy meat from anyone i dont deal with directly, but as im in the trade, im fussy and i get it free
BUT....
the lads at FINK have a business idea that appears to be working for them, cant knock them for that.
Good luck to anyone in business.
In reply to Post #175
Crikey you have changed your tune! from..... ''ahaha...pathetic isnt is really.'' '' If this thread werent so daft, id delete it '' ''crap anglers''
The comment you made below and frankly awfull, im glad you now have a different view.
They are many people whos situation might call for a service like this, if its not particularly interesting for you then leave it at that next time please.
Crikey you have changed your tune! from..... ''ahaha...pathetic isnt is really.'' '' If this thread werent so daft, id delete it '' ''crap anglers''
The comment you made below and frankly awfull, im glad you now have a different view.
They are many people whos situation might call for a service like this, if its not particularly interesting for you then leave it at that next time please.
In reply to Post #176
nowt wrong with changing ones opinion mate, and im happy to retract any negative comment.
as stated, not my cuppa, but fair play to anyone setting a business up and finding gaps in any market.
good luck to them
nowt wrong with changing ones opinion mate, and im happy to retract any negative comment.
as stated, not my cuppa, but fair play to anyone setting a business up and finding gaps in any market.
good luck to them
In reply to Post #177
I thinks it's fair to say that a lot of people have had to admit that their first impressions of Fink were wrong, including me! I see a lot of their stuff on the bank now and have eaten it, and was very impressed.
I thinks it's fair to say that a lot of people have had to admit that their first impressions of Fink were wrong, including me! I see a lot of their stuff on the bank now and have eaten it, and was very impressed.
In reply to Post #175
Pescatarian here, as I decided I wouldn't eat anything I could befriend, I've made good mates out of most farm animals volunteering and this the only land based protein left to me is Cat 😂
Pescatarian here, as I decided I wouldn't eat anything I could befriend, I've made good mates out of most farm animals volunteering and this the only land based protein left to me is Cat 😂
In reply to Post #177
Would love to see the HACCP pre req plan & HA for them
However seen a gap in a market and look to be making the most of it. well done to them both!
Would love to see the HACCP pre req plan & HA for them
However seen a gap in a market and look to be making the most of it. well done to them both!
In reply to Post #180
probably in the hands of the producer, traceability, due diligence an all
probably in the hands of the producer, traceability, due diligence an all
In reply to Post #181
True, True....
You would hope so anyway. I'm similar to you not for me personally but can see the use of it to some.
Plus you would scream if you did a hazard analysis of my bank side food hygiene
True, True....
You would hope so anyway. I'm similar to you not for me personally but can see the use of it to some.
Plus you would scream if you did a hazard analysis of my bank side food hygiene
In reply to Post #182
i dont know their production, but we both know how hot FSA and EHO's are
i dont know their production, but we both know how hot FSA and EHO's are
This has just cracked me up. Utterly hilarious that anyone either thinks there is a viable business model in this, or is daft enough that they dont have the imagination to make their way to a shop and buy some food to cook. I mean come on... If you are really that bad and planning and buying food either ask your mum or do food tech at school, its a basic need not an angling brand to buy into.
Korda is my litmus test on this, if DF thought there was a market here he'd have nailed it with a product line called 'Kooking'
I think I am starting to sound like my Dad!
Korda is my litmus test on this, if DF thought there was a market here he'd have nailed it with a product line called 'Kooking'
I think I am starting to sound like my Dad!
In reply to Post #183
FSA are very lax on the bait industry, assuming its differnet for hoomins lol
FSA are very lax on the bait industry, assuming its differnet for hoomins lol
Can't say I've changed my mind.
What a waste of money, I'll stick with buying and cooking my own food from scratch.
This week was meatballs in tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, garlic with marjoram, oregano and basil with fusilli pasta.
Couple of beefburgers topped with cheese in brioche buns.
Couscous, tin of tuna, onions, mushrooms, pepper with cumin, coriander, chilli, and ginger.
Three nights dinners there!
What a waste of money, I'll stick with buying and cooking my own food from scratch.
This week was meatballs in tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms, garlic with marjoram, oregano and basil with fusilli pasta.
Couple of beefburgers topped with cheese in brioche buns.
Couscous, tin of tuna, onions, mushrooms, pepper with cumin, coriander, chilli, and ginger.
Three nights dinners there!
Meal prep services are common place now, no surprise there is 1 in fishing. People like to pay for Convenience
In reply to Post #184
There clearly is a viable business model, as they are a trading business and by all accounts doing pretty well out of it.
I wouldn't use it, but if it helps some people then what's the problem?
My Mrs says she can't cook. I do 90% of the cooking, but I work long hours so we just started getting Hello Fresh 3 nights a week. Turns out it's not the cooking, it's the thinking of the recipe and buying the correct stuff that she stresses about. Give her all the bits and a recipe card and she's good as gold. Plus it works out pretty cheap for decent food.
If this Fink thing is like that but for dopey fisherman I can see it doing just fine.
Nick, a tin of tuna with some cous cous is not a dinner
There clearly is a viable business model, as they are a trading business and by all accounts doing pretty well out of it.
I wouldn't use it, but if it helps some people then what's the problem?
My Mrs says she can't cook. I do 90% of the cooking, but I work long hours so we just started getting Hello Fresh 3 nights a week. Turns out it's not the cooking, it's the thinking of the recipe and buying the correct stuff that she stresses about. Give her all the bits and a recipe card and she's good as gold. Plus it works out pretty cheap for decent food.
If this Fink thing is like that but for dopey fisherman I can see it doing just fine.
Nick, a tin of tuna with some cous cous is not a dinner
In reply to Post #185
FSA arent bothered about fishing or pet foods
and food for humans is VERY different to animal feeds
FSA arent bothered about fishing or pet foods
and food for humans is VERY different to animal feeds
In reply to Post #184
not seen their published accounts as yet, that will soon say if its a success
not seen their published accounts as yet, that will soon say if its a success
‘Give her all the bits and a recipe card and she's good as gold'
Brilliant .. made me laugh that has.
If I gave my Mrs a recipe card I'd get told where to stick it .
Brilliant .. made me laugh that has.
If I gave my Mrs a recipe card I'd get told where to stick it .
In my opinion, the concept is an encapsulation of how utterly ridiculous the whole carp fishing ‘scene' has become. Why anyone would need to use this service is completely beyond me. Everything from the name to the fact the company are trying to claim that they are focused on sustainability is stupid.
A handful of cornflakes in their own little cardboard container wrapped in plastic. Jesus. I honestly can't cope with it.
A handful of cornflakes in their own little cardboard container wrapped in plastic. Jesus. I honestly can't cope with it.
In reply to Post #192
I guess the same distain for the ridiculous could be aimed at someone who gets so emotional about what other people eat and where they buy it from, no matter what the pastime.
I guess the same distain for the ridiculous could be aimed at someone who gets so emotional about what other people eat and where they buy it from, no matter what the pastime.
In reply to Post #192
sounds great
sounds great
In reply to Post #193
What's next? The perfect number of squares of toilet paper for your carp fishing poo in its own little packet. Maybe for the premium subscribers, Scott Lloyd will swing by and wipe it for you.
I'm not emotional, I just think it's stupid. X
What's next? The perfect number of squares of toilet paper for your carp fishing poo in its own little packet. Maybe for the premium subscribers, Scott Lloyd will swing by and wipe it for you.
I'm not emotional, I just think it's stupid. X
In reply to Post #195
You do realise this idea is already out there with companies like hello fresh and gusto dont you? All this is is just the same idea marketed at a different audience. The fact that those 2 companies alone turn over hundreds of millions, should suggest it might not be as stupid as you make it out to be.
You do realise this idea is already out there with companies like hello fresh and gusto dont you? All this is is just the same idea marketed at a different audience. The fact that those 2 companies alone turn over hundreds of millions, should suggest it might not be as stupid as you make it out to be.
In reply to Post #196
Hello Fresh and Gusto are more aimed towards Yuppies who work in London, doing 18 hour days and don't have the time to slice a cucumber to go with their falafel.
You're paying premium prices for someone to do the prep for you and then deliver it to your door. That's all it is.
I'm not going to slag the concept off, it serves a purpose. However I still enjoy the prospect of stopping off en route to the pond to buy meat to slap on the stove and a couple of tinnies to blend in with the unwashed. it's all part of the fun.
Hello Fresh and Gusto are more aimed towards Yuppies who work in London, doing 18 hour days and don't have the time to slice a cucumber to go with their falafel.
You're paying premium prices for someone to do the prep for you and then deliver it to your door. That's all it is.
I'm not going to slag the concept off, it serves a purpose. However I still enjoy the prospect of stopping off en route to the pond to buy meat to slap on the stove and a couple of tinnies to blend in with the unwashed. it's all part of the fun.
In reply to Post #197
Dont get me wrong, I wont use it, but I have used hello fresh and gusto in the past when their offers are on. Decent enough food, and zero food waste.
Dont get me wrong, I wont use it, but I have used hello fresh and gusto in the past when their offers are on. Decent enough food, and zero food waste.
In reply to Post #198
Same here simply cook Japanese served steak is bloody good... try the Cape herb and spices from Amazon as no where has the full selection iv seen
Same here simply cook Japanese served steak is bloody good... try the Cape herb and spices from Amazon as no where has the full selection iv seen
In reply to Post #192
The cornflakes are great
The cornflakes are great
In reply to Post #200
No thats frosties
No thats frosties
In reply to Post #201
In reply to Post #201
The tiger oh bolox
The tiger oh bolox
In reply to Post #189
Yes we spend much more on feeding our Carp pro rata.
Yes we spend much more on feeding our Carp pro rata.
In reply to Post #195
I think you may find that there are a few carp anglers already well established, well organised and happy working along those lines. They are out there.
I think you may find that there are a few carp anglers already well established, well organised and happy working along those lines. They are out there.
Nothing gets carp anglers backs up like what other people spend their money on
Has Fink Food gone now?
In reply to Post #207
Yes Scott Lloyd shut it down
Yes Scott Lloyd shut it down
In reply to Post #208
Was it a failure or a success?
Was it a failure or a success?
I thought he sold it?
In reply to Post #210
Not sure what happened to it. But if it was sold as a going concern we no doubt would of seen it all over social media. I think Scott at the time said the reason for shutting it was it was taking up to much of his valuable fishing time. I think we can all relate to that one. Luckily he was in the position where he could do that.
Not sure what happened to it. But if it was sold as a going concern we no doubt would of seen it all over social media. I think Scott at the time said the reason for shutting it was it was taking up to much of his valuable fishing time. I think we can all relate to that one. Luckily he was in the position where he could do that.
In reply to Post #211
It was a good idea in theory but I imagine the reality was quite different. Loads of regulatory/food safety hoops to jump through and managing fresh ingredient supply chains is difficult at the best of times. That's before you realise the costs are incredibly high when you're not buying huge volume. Fair play for giving it a go, but I can see why it didn't work out.
It was a good idea in theory but I imagine the reality was quite different. Loads of regulatory/food safety hoops to jump through and managing fresh ingredient supply chains is difficult at the best of times. That's before you realise the costs are incredibly high when you're not buying huge volume. Fair play for giving it a go, but I can see why it didn't work out.
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