High prices at cathedral square concerts in Fulda: a nuisance for visitors?

High prices at cathedral square concerts in Fulda: a nuisance for visitors?

The annual event of the cathedral center concerts in Fulda attracts numerous visitors who want to enjoy not only the music but also the culinary offers. But the prices for drinks and food encounter displeasure with many guests and raise questions about pricing.

high prices provide discussions

The prices for the dishes and drinks offered have become a disputed topic for some concert goers this year. For example, a sausage costs five euros, a half liter of water costs 4.50 euros and beer is sold for 6.50 euros. This pricing policy has led to many visitors, including Michael Schäfer from Hünfeld, are critical of the prices. Schäfer said that this was ultimately a problem of the principle: "At some point, nobody can afford that." He compares the prices with those at other major events such as the Pet Shop Boys in Mannheim.

A look at the pricing

Helmut Kegel, Managing Director of Kegel Impuls Event Service, which is responsible for catering at the cathedral square concerts, explains that prices are necessary to cover various costs, such as stand rents, operating costs and logistics. He emphasizes that the personnel expenditure also flows into the price calculation. "We have the highest level of inflation in a long time. This means that all costs have also increased for us," says Kegel. The price increases in gastronomy reflect the general economic situation.

unclear cup sizes at concerts

Another topic that caused confusion during the cathedral square concerts was the size of the beverage cups. Some visitors were of the opinion that only 0.4 liters were offered instead of 0.5 liters. However, the organizers clarify that it is a mug with a multi-occurrence in which different quantities can be output. This turned out to be a misunderstanding and the responsible contact persons confirmed that everything went properly.

The influence of local caterers on pricing

Max von Bredow, project manager for large -scale projects at Caterer Sven Nelles, expressed that the costs for catering at major events are reasonable due to the entire effort, including structure and planning. In his opinion, prices could be cheaper if a regional caterer looked after the event. "The arrival of the caterer staff automatically ensures higher expenses," explains von Bredow.

conclusion: pricing in gastronomy

The discussion about the drink prices at the cathedral square concerts has a deeper meaning: it shows how important it is for the organizers to find a balance between costs and the price acceptance of visitors. Even if prices do not appear to be the highest compared to other major events, the question remains open how such price structures are accepted by the guests in the long term. The local community will certainly continue to pay attention to the price situation and its development, while the organizers have to take a look at the satisfaction of their visitors.

- Nag