tmcmaster
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See if there is a cooking school close by. Community College, etc... I am in talks with the local CC's culinary school to use thier kitchen for a nominal fee.
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See if there is a cooking school close by. Community College, etc... I am in talks with the local CC's culinary school to use thier kitchen for a nominal fee.
JD McGee
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Why do you need a catering license. Can you not do personal chef work in WA?
Hmmm...that's a very good question. I do not have a "catering" license though...it's a general business license from the City of Duvall. In order to do catering of any kind in King County you need an approved prep kitchen.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodBusiness.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety/FoodBusiness/catering.aspx
Can I prepare food from my kitchen at home?
No food service can be approved in a home kitchen, unless there are two separate kitchens. A commercial kitchen must be totally separate from the kitchen used by the people who live there. An approved kitchen in a home would have to meet all of the requirements for any commercial food service. These requirements are detailed in the Food Service Plan Guide.
As an alternative to constructing your own kitchen, the catering business could be operated out of an already approved kitchen. All food preparation would take place in the approved food service. Restaurant kitchens that are not open all the time or that have extra work space could possibly be utilized. Some church, school or community center kitchens may also be acceptable. The "shared" kitchen situations are evaluated on an individual basis.
NorthwestBBQ
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John your house is spotless. Build a separate kitchen in the back yard. The whole catering license thing is about the government getting their hands in your pockets and controlling you. :twisted:
Dr_KY
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When my HD rep asked where I was going to do prep work I told her it all happens on site just like any BBQ. She said, " I get it you buy the burgers, pork, sausages,ribs, chicken etc. from the butcher or cash and carry then season it on the grill as you cook ...right!?" I said yup thats exactly what we do. She checked of the box and went to the next part of the questioning. Now I know things are not the same over here but can you try something going that route?
The next part was transport and refigeration-
At the time I was using ice chest to transport my raw goods and that's not a problem with them, the only thing needed it a way to check and keep record of temps. I'l look and see if I stil have a PDF copy of the log sheets.
I don't mess much with coleslaw but it's easy enough to buy in if needed.
JD McGee
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Thanks Doc...I'll give my local HD rep a call and see what he has to say.
That is standard language for most, I believe. When doing personal chef work, you are cooking on-site by contract for private functions. Next month when you are here, we will discuss in full detail or call me, info is on the website.
JD McGee
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Cool...now you've got my gears turning in a whole different direction...thanks bro...(I think). :lol::lol::lol: We'll have a good chat next month...we're really looking forward to it!
JD McGee
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Got a line on a prep kitchen...I've got a meet-n-greet Wednesday morning with the manager of the local VFW in Redmond (10 miles away)...wish me luck!
NorthwestBBQ
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Luck.
Much luck, bro!
Smokin Mike
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good luck brother!
JD McGee
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Had a good meeting with Don at the local VFW...he is taking my request to his BOD for approval. Also got a line on a future comp and possibly 25-30 catering gigs... The last guy he recommended turned out some pretty bad Q and left a bad taste in the locals mouths...his loss...our gain...me and the Swamprb don't turn out bad Q...period!
Also got a line on a future comp and possibly 25-30 catering gigs... The last guy he recommended turned out some pretty bad Q and left a bad taste in the locals mouths...his loss...our gain...me and the Swamprb don't turn out bad Q...period!
Nice, knock em dead, guys!
C Rocke
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Just do it guys!
JD McGee
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Got our business cards today and opened up a small business account with the local bank...holy carp...we're almost legit! :lol::lol::lol:
Bbq Bubba
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... and once you get done with those, a standard form contract, and electronic pricing tools! Best of luck to you, I've had great fun doing catering gigs on the side by sharing kitchen space with a local bakery. In the market for a mobile over the winter, but we shall see....
JD McGee
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Yep...I'm workin' on those exact things...I printed out a dozen local bbq catering menus to see what the competition is charging. Gonna call a few insurance companies to get liability quotes today. Downloaded a few catering contracts to peruse. Downloaded the catering calculator that was floating around in another thread somewhere. Good grief...good thing I don't have a day job for a while! :lol::lol::lol:
JD McGee
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Website advice please...
I have our website up and running....I would like your feedback on what to put in...what to leave out. Keep in mind that I am doing this myself with little to no web design experience...:roll: Any and all advice is welcome...
www.southpawbbq.com
Thanks folks...
JD
I have our website up and running....I would like your feedback on what to put in...what to leave out. Keep in mind that I am doing this myself with little to no web design experience...:roll: Any and all advice is welcome...
www.southpawbbq.com
Thanks folks...
JD
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