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JD McGee

JD McGee

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I just applied for a mobile catering license and it was approved...lord have mercy...what have I just gotten myself in to?...:eek: Everyone (family and freinds) asks "when are you going to start your own business"?...well...I guess I just did.

I plan on it being a part time gig in the off season as a way for Brian (Swamprb) and I to raise some extra $ for all the summer comps...:p

I'm just now delving in to all the legal chit involved and haven't even hit the HD page yet...:shock:

Advice is most welcome...

JD
 
JD McGee said:
I just applied for a mobile catering license and it was approved...lord have mercy...what have I just gotten myself in to?...:eek: Everyone (family and freinds) asks "when are you going to start your own business"?...well...I guess I just did.

I plan on it being a part time gig in the off season as a way for Brian (Swamprb) and I to raise some extra $ for all the summer comps...:p

I'm just now delving in to all the legal chit involved and haven't even hit the HD page yet...:shock:

Advice is most welcome...

JD
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Can I have a job with your catering business?
 
Start drinking,,,,,,,,Heavily!:biggrin: It's alot of work, but does come with some rewards. Try to start out small, work your way up into the larger jobs, you don't wan't to overwhelm yourself in the begining.

Read lots, ask lots of questions, be a good friend with you HD dept.

Good luck.
 
JD McGee said:
I just applied for a mobile catering license and it was approved...lord have mercy...what have I just gotten myself in to?...:eek: Everyone (family and freinds) asks "when are you going to start your own business"?...well...I guess I just did.

I plan on it being a part time gig in the off season as a way for Brian (Swamprb) and I to raise some extra $ for all the summer comps...:p

I'm just now delving in to all the legal chit involved and haven't even hit the HD page yet...:shock:

Advice is most welcome...

JD
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I say HD first, as they determine a lot of the "legal chit". Plan, stick to it, know your costs, and don't be afraid to say no.
 
NorthwestBBQ said:
Can I have a job with your catering business?
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Yes...you can take the pics for the website I do not have yet...:twisted:

big brother smoke said:
Congrats! And so it begins http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51391
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...and it's all YOUR fault...my wife took one look at your website and said "That's what I want us to do"...:roll: She forgets we do not live in California anymore...:lol::lol::lol:

C Rocke said:
I say HD first, as they determine a lot of the "legal chit". Plan, stick to it, know your costs, and don't be afraid to say no.
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Noted...thanks!
 
The best way to make a small fortune in catering is to start out with a large fortune.

The key to a successful catering business is to have a spouse with a good job
 
What do you mean by a mobile catering license?
Do you already have a mobil unit?
What did you do to get this license?
Is it just an expensive piece of paper to get you going?

:lol: :lol:
 
Willard said:
Start drinking,,,,,,,,Heavily!:biggrin: It's alot of work, but does come with some rewards. Try to start out small, work your way up into the larger jobs, you don't wan't to overwhelm yourself in the begining.

Read lots, ask lots of questions, be a good friend with you HD dept.

Good luck.
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Nice Willard works for us:grin:
 
Bbq Bubba said:
What do you mean by a mobile catering license? On-site catering...
Do you already have a mobil unit? Nope...
What did you do to get this license? Just applied on line...
Is it just an expensive piece of paper to get you going?
:lol: :lol:
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Is it just an expensive piece of paper to get you going? Yep...pretty much...but ya gotta have it to do things legally. It was not that much...less than 50.00 bucks. The biggest problem is finding an approved kitchen to do my prep work...:roll:...I may have a line on a local church though...keep your fingers crossed! :grin:
 
I just went to the local American Legion and they sounded pretty positive about letting me use their kitchen. If you join, it improves your chances I think. It has to be approved at their meeting next week though. Might want to try that out JD. Good luck.
 
Cabntmkr1 said:
Bump:
How are things going? Any new info to report?
Steve
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Not lookin' good here in Duvall. :sad: All the churches said no thanks...I'm gonna start hittin' up the local bakeries, grocery stores, and restaurants next.
 
Garth57 said:
I just went to the local American Legion and they sounded pretty positive about letting me use their kitchen. If you join, it improves your chances I think. It has to be approved at their meeting next week though. Might want to try that out JD. Good luck.
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Thanks bro...good idea...I'm retired Navy and a Gulf War Vet...maybe I can check out the local VFW as well...:rolleyes:
 
JD McGee said:
Not lookin' good here in Duvall. :sad: All the churches said no thanks...I'm gonna start hittin' up the local bakeries, grocery stores, and restaurants next.
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Why do you need a catering license. Can you not do personal chef work in WA? :confused:
 
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