Football teams around England often offer a VIP hospitality option/experience for those willing to pay a more expensive price, and that's no different with AFC Bournemouth.

From free food and drink, a great view and even a padded seat, there are often a few perks to trying out the premium experience.

However, how good is AFC Bournemouth's hospitality option, and does it hold up to scrutiny?

That's where TikTok user The Padded Seat comes in, as his account is dedicated to trying out various hospitality options for sports grounds around the world.

See what his verdict was on the AFC Bournemouth VIP experience.

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TikTok user tries out AFC Bournemouth hospitality

The Padded Seat tried out the AFC Bournemouth VIP hospitality for their match against Chelsea towards the end of the 2022/23 season.

After he collected his ticket it was scanned at reception and after that, he was given a wristband.

Heading up to the hospitality restaurant he grabbed a free drink on entry, and was able to go to a shared table in the lounge area.

Each seat had a programme, lanyard and a card where you could set up a tab to pay for further drinks.

Guests also have the perk of a private balcony which overlooks the front of the stadium.

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In terms of the food options, there was fresh bread and halloumi for starters and a Pork Wellington for main, which the TikTok user described as "exceptional".

He added that there was a "good pre-match atmosphere" with a host and also a short quiz.

Following that they had dessert which he said was "the pick of the courses" and at half-time there was a choice of cakes and drinks.

From the hospitality area, there is direct access to the main stand, where you can find your padded seat.

Once the match is complete, people in the hospitality get to have the Man of the Match come up and have an interview in the lounge, as well as a photo opportunity.

As a bonus, there was also an option for guests to enjoy a cheeseboard.

Overall, the Padded Seat was very complimentary of the experience rating it on several aspects.

The staff, VIP area/features and value he rated a 4/5, and the food and drink he rated a 5/5.

At the end, he said prices for these hospitality packages were from £200.