FOX Footy launches Forkaye pop-up restaurant

FOX Footy today launched ‘Forkaye’, a pop-up restaurant at Bells Hotel in Tope Street South Melbourne ahead of the AFL season.

Guests today were welcomed by waiters dressed in footy attire and a Gatorade-inspired welcome cocktail, ahead of a four ‘quarse’ menu sit down lunch by restaurateur, and Carlton supporter, Matthew Butcher.

On the menu were deconstructed platters of glazed chicken wings with a twist, Big Mac’ risotto, deconstructed meat pie, and raspberry dusted white chocolate footballs with nitro pistachio crumble -all crafted by restaurateur, and Carlton supporter, Matthew Butcher.

FOX Footy host Sarah Jones launched the pop-up today, alongside analyst David King and FOX Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

FOX Footy Host, Sarah Jones said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be kicking off footy season with a bang. There’s truly no better way to watch a match than with an ultimate pub feed with a twist, in good company. The experience ‘Forkaye’ delivers is unmatched, and Melburnians will certainly enjoy it as the season kicks off.”

Head Chef, Matthew Butcher said: “Footy and food, you can’t get much better than that! Years of experience in heading to the G’ and watching the Blues whilst eating the stadium food has given me a lot of inspiration. I’ve enjoyed taking the traditional footy fare and adding some fine dining touches to create an incredible four quarse menu, all while watching the matches in 4K Ultra-HD. I can’t wait for the fans to get stuck in!”

From Thursday 16th March until Sunday 18th March fans can go into the draw to win a double pass to the Forkaye restaurant experience.

This year will see every game of every round broadcast live in 4K Ultra HD exclusively on Foxtel with 4x the resolution of HD and enhanced Dolby Digital sound, as Foxtel’s 4K Ultra HD technology and innovation unlocks the most immersive and crystal-clear viewing experience. Catch every game of every round live, in 4K Ultra-HD and ad-break free during play on FOX Footy.