Hornets offer Quirky Catering for 2017

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Quirky Catering owner, Ben Boothman, from the Flying Horse at the Rochdale Hornets Family Fun Day

Rochdale Hornets has increased its partnership with the Quirky Catering Company for 2017 as the brand moves from the traditional shirt front to shorts.

The Rochdale-based caterers will be supplying their home-cooked recipes to the players and hospitality guests at the Crown Oil Arena as the Hornets compete in the Kingstone Press Championship for 2017.

In addition, the club has agreed with Quirky owner, Ben Boothman, that the Flying Horse, one of the oldest and most popular pubs in Rochdale, will be the official pre-game pub for the Hornets and visiting supporters.

He commented: “Quirky Catering is pleased to continue our support of Rochdale Hornets for the 2017 season. We look forward to providing our high quality home cooked food for guests and players.

“It’s is also great that the Flying Horse, a favourite venue in the town since 1691, is linking up with Hornets, been in the town since 1871, to be the official pre-game venue for all fans on match days. It will be great to provide Hornets fans and visiting fans with our well-known beers and excellent food.”

Rochdale Hornets Chairman, Mark Wynn, welcomes the returning partner saying: “The Hornets and the Flying Horse are lasting symbols of Rochdale life and it is fantastic that we have been able to link up with the 'Flyer'.

“Quirky Catering provide an outstanding service to our players and guests and to have them continue as sponsors for 2017 is a real boost to us all. I would like to thank Ben and his staff for their continued support and we look forward to many celebrations throughout the season.”