A Sunderland brewery and taproom has announced a number of pop-up events on match days over the coming months.
The Vaux Taproom, ran by the Sunderland's world-renowned Vaux Brewery have released a list of exciting vendors who will be visiting each weekend that the Red and White Army play home fixtures.
Starting on February 5, the taproom located on Monk Street, Monkwearmouth, will play host to a number of different eateries, who will all be serving up signature dishes on selected weekends until the final home game of SAFC's season on April 23 against Cambridge United.
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A culinary variety will be on offer for match goers including visits from the likes Flying Pigz BBQ, Spud Gun Loaded Fries, the Gourmet Grill and the Whitley Bay Pizza Co to name a few.
Food will be served from 12 noon through until 7pm - or until items sell out completely.
The taproom itself will also be open from 12pm until 10pm, serving punters with pre and post-match pints, stouts, IPA's and lagers alike.
Vaux sponsored Sunderland AFC from the mid-1980's through to the company's closure in 1999, and there is still a big connection between the two in the hearts of fans.
However they made a comeback over 20 years later, announcing that they would be opening up a new brewery and subsequent taproom servery in March 2020.
The brewery are no strangers to putting on events - running socials in the past, as well as hosting a dedicated 'Emo Evening' on the first weekend of every month for Sunderland's alternative scene.
Taproom Manager Ethan Foster, 31, was the driving force behind creating this new string of pop-up events set to take place.
Speaking to Chronicle Live, he said: "I really wanted to give people the opportunity to try out some new and exciting food vendors from around the North east.
"We don't really see anything of the sort other than at festivals etc, so booking these vendors on a match day will be a great opportunity for people to maybe try something different and for vendors to get their name out there.
"It'll be a great opportunity for people to come and check out the taproom and the new Vaux beers too."
Below is a full list of vendors who will be present at the pop-up events, the days you can sample some of their delicious dishes, and a little bit more information on the businesses themselves.
What's on at the Vaux Taproom, and when is it taking place?
February 5, 2022 - Flying Pigz BBQ: A BBQ and smokehouse on the move
Sunderland AFC play Doncaster Rovers at the Stadium of Light.
February 19, 2022 - The Gourmet Grill: A breakfast and burger van on the move, also serving up loaded fries, wraps and noodles.
Sunderland AFC will take on MK Dons at the Stadium of Light.
March 12, 2022 - Krunch Corn Dogs: Classic corn dogs with a far eastern twist. Toppings galore smothering traditional corn dogs for savoury fans, but those with a sweet tooth should fear not, as the company have been known to do dessert dogs too.
Sunderland AFC face Crewe Alexandra at the Stadium of Light.
March 26, 2022 - Lucca Pizza: No strangers to pop-up events, Lucca Pizza have made quite the name for themselves serving up a variety of hand-made woodfire pizzas across the North East.
Sunderland AFC will play against Rotherham at the Stadium of Light.
April 2, 2022 - Spud Gun Loaded Fried: Don't be deceived by the name, Spud Gun specialise in a variety of other dishes too. Although they're mainly known for their colourful topped chips, they also dish up a mean selection of beefburgers.
Sunderland AFC are up against Gillingham at the Stadium of Light.
April 15, 2022 - Heffe Mojo: Cuban street food with a twist - the ever busy Heffe Mojo van will land in Sunderland mid-April, bringing with it a variety of pizzas, classic Cuban sandwiches and loaded fries.
Sunderland AFC will take on Shrewsbury Town at the Stadium of Light.
April 23, 2022 - Whitley Bay Pizza Co: The Whitley Bay Pizza Co serve up delicious freshly made pizza from their pizzeria in North Shields, but are also well known on the road with their mobile pizza truck. All in all, gourmet pizzas at reasonable prices.
Sunderland AFC will face Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light in their last home game of the season.
For more information on the events taking place or taproom itself, check out Vaux Brewery's official Facebook page, here.
