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Two-Michelin-star chef brings fine dining to town football club
Gareth Ward plans to bring a range of different match day dining experiences, hospitality packages and corporate events throughout the season
Football fans will have the chance to swap their traditional match day pint and pie for a pop-up dining experience created by a renowned two-Michelin-star chef.
Gareth Ward, the chef behind Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms near Machynlleth, Powys - which has an almost £500 per head tasting menu - has partnered up with Aberystwyth Town Football Club, in Ceredigion.
The collaboration will bring supporters different match day dining experiences, hospitality packages and corporate events throughout the season.
Ward, who has featured as a guest judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, said he was "excited" for the new venture.
The chef-patron said football clubs should be at "the heart of their communities".
The club's team is in the Novira Cymru South division, the second tier of Welsh football.
He added: "I see a real opportunity to bring people together through food and unforgettable matchday experiences and corporate events."
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms in Ceredigion is run by chef Gareth Ward
The first match day pop-up experience will be at Park Avenue football stadium at the club's opening home fixture on 8 August.