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Comfortably nestled in the dress circle of the Theatre Royal, as the 42nd Street musical cast pulled off a series of high kicks and dance numbers without breaking even a hint of sweat, I can’t help but think this is as close to witnessing a live sporting event as I’ve been in years.  

In fact, I’d argue that the athletic ability of those on stage rivals any professional athlete. And they're doing it in heels.  

It’s a trivial observation made with a plastic cup of Rioja in hand and a shamefully oversized bucket of popcorn balanced between our seats, and one that I realise has likely stemmed from a recent catch-up with Robert Lorimer of Smokey Trotters Kitchen.

After a year of being sworn to secrecy, the chef has finally been able to share the news of being asked to take over a kiosk within Celtic Park this summer in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.  

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Much like Robert himself, I’m not a huge follower of sport, but from my limited experience can relate to the unmistakable buzz that a match day creates.  

The halftime custom of pies and Bovril though? Not so much.  

One of my sole encounters with stadium food, albeit rugby rather than football, came as I dutifully tagged along with my older brother to watch the Glasgow Warriors take on Ulster in Belfast in 2016.  

Still in my vegan phase, I would find myself consuming not one, or two, but three servings of potatoes in different guises for lunch, dinner and a late-night snack.  

(A baked potato on the ferry over, a sad veggie option of chips while watching the game, and an emergency pack of Tayto crisps on the journey home, since you asked.)   

As Robert talked through his new Celtic Park menu of oozing grilled cheese sandwiches and loaded fries laden with slow-cooked pulled pork, I couldn’t help but wonder if my own starchy extravaganza had given me an unfair first impression of stadium snacks. 

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But even I can tell that his menu is far from the traditional fare, and indicative of a foodie revolution which has been well documented by the popular X, formerly Twitter, account @Footyscran in recent years.  

It makes for fascinating scrolling, with photos submitted by football fans across the globe who are eager to document their pitch-side meals.

Not all are winners, but despite having no team to follow even I would be tempted to stadiums across the country after clocking the Yorkshire pudding wrap with gravy dip or a beef brisket roll perched perfectly atop a hefty serving of golden fries on offer.  

Just weeks after their first match day service at Celtic Park was met with an overwhelmingly positive response, I’d bet my next musical ticket on the fact that Smokey Trotters will earn their own starring feature on the account in no time.  

And that’s very much a victory I'd be prepared to cheer for. 

Smokey Trotters can be found at the Jock Stein West Stand Lower at Celtic Park or at 223 London Road in Glasgow.  

To find the full interview with owner Robert, who has hinted at yet more big announcements on the horizon, click here.