The BBQ BRETHREN FORUMS. - View Single Post

neonlady · 05-17-2011, 05:33 PM

We have done some catering, but mostly soccer events that are vending events of 1000- 1500 people through the day. Now, We have been asked to quote catering for an event of 600-800 people, which is a corporate sponsored training event to be held outdoors, probably at a local high school or such.

They asked for a hamburgers and hot dogs menu, a couple of sides and drinks.

I am thinking about the mechanics of food cooking onsite for that size of a crowd, and was hoping to present a prepared menu offering, say of pulled pork and pulled BBQ chicken. The trade offs would be faster onsite food delivery / vs a slightly higher plate count. I might be ableto sell them on the concept, but am wondering what people would charge in a scenario such as this.

Outdoor event, probably at a High School or such
two meats, two sides, chips and a drink.
A) Hamburgers & Hot dogs
B) Pulled pork and pulled chicken (thigh meat)
Assorted Cookie dessert plate
We would supply all equipment and paper products
We would set up / break down / clean up
Staff for prep, serving and clean up. I estimate 10 staff members.

In my contract I realize I need to price separately:
Food pp, travel, staff pp, set up fee.... anything else?

How would you estimate for an event like this?

05-17-2011, 05:33 PM	#1
neonlady Found some matches. Join Date: 10-26-08 Location: Gresham, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Catering for large event, help please! We have done some catering, but mostly soccer events that are vending events of 1000- 1500 people through the day. Now, We have been asked to quote catering for an event of 600-800 people, which is a corporate sponsored training event to be held outdoors, probably at a local high school or such. They asked for a hamburgers and hot dogs menu, a couple of sides and drinks. I am thinking about the mechanics of food cooking onsite for that size of a crowd, and was hoping to present a prepared menu offering, say of pulled pork and pulled BBQ chicken. The trade offs would be faster onsite food delivery / vs a slightly higher plate count. I might be ableto sell them on the concept, but am wondering what people would charge in a scenario such as this. Outdoor event, probably at a High School or such two meats, two sides, chips and a drink. A) Hamburgers & Hot dogs B) Pulled pork and pulled chicken (thigh meat) Assorted Cookie dessert plate We would supply all equipment and paper products We would set up / break down / clean up Staff for prep, serving and clean up. I estimate 10 staff members. In my contract I realize I need to price separately: Food pp, travel, staff pp, set up fee.... anything else? How would you estimate for an event like this?