Elks Lodge

lazybonesmoke1 · 10-31-2009, 09:58 AM

I have done some catering for an area Elks Lodge close to my restaurant in the past and they approached me recently to provide food for them on Sundays. They have a complete kitchen set-up but they are run by volunteers. They are not looking to make alot of money through food they make the money off of drinks, and they drink!! I didn't want to do it at first because Sundays are my day off, but some of my workers wanted more hours. I came up with a solution that works for everyone. I provide the food, whatever I have leftover from the week make sure it is weighed out and basically pre-portioned, have 1 cook there from 2-6 and have one of their people handle the cash. Last week was the first week and I sold almost $400 worth of food. $1 a plate goes to the Lodge, I pay my guy $50 cash, I get rid of old product and I get cash! You guys that do vending should look into your local Elks or VFW clubs. Try to get in maybe once a week or even once a month.

Deni

bbqbull · 10-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Thats a great idea Deni, glad the food isnt going to waste and gives you a clean start on Mondays.

An employee gets more pay, brilliant stimul style thinking!

FatBoyz · 11-01-2009, 01:34 AM

we just pick up the VFW here... we did a fish fry last weekend...when i saw some of the guys thy brought from the hospital i cryed a bit. thay acted like i t was the greatist meal thay ever had. i did not make much on this but i felt good after it was done

pahutchens · 11-02-2009, 02:45 PM

As a Veteran and former VA Chaplain (resident) the nursing home residents of my facility looked forward to trips to the VFW, Legion and other fraternal lodges. Getting out, and having a meal outside of the facility was rare for some. They would talk about it for days (a few for weeks) afterwards

10-31-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
lazybonesmoke1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-10-06 Location: MICHIGAN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Elks Lodge I have done some catering for an area Elks Lodge close to my restaurant in the past and they approached me recently to provide food for them on Sundays. They have a complete kitchen set-up but they are run by volunteers. They are not looking to make alot of money through food they make the money off of drinks, and they drink!! I didn't want to do it at first because Sundays are my day off, but some of my workers wanted more hours. I came up with a solution that works for everyone. I provide the food, whatever I have leftover from the week make sure it is weighed out and basically pre-portioned, have 1 cook there from 2-6 and have one of their people handle the cash. Last week was the first week and I sold almost $400 worth of food. $1 a plate goes to the Lodge, I pay my guy $50 cash, I get rid of old product and I get cash! You guys that do vending should look into your local Elks or VFW clubs. Try to get in maybe once a week or even once a month. Deni __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]DENI-DETROIT[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]LAZYBONES SMOKEHOUSE[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][URL="http://www.LazybonesSmokehouse.NET"]WWW.LazybonesSmokehouse.NET[/URL][/FONT]

10-31-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thats a great idea Deni, glad the food isnt going to waste and gives you a clean start on Mondays. An employee gets more pay, brilliant stimul style thinking! __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

11-01-2009, 01:34 AM	#3
FatBoyz is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-16-07 Location: Mukwonago, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	we just pick up the VFW here... we did a fish fry last weekend...when i saw some of the guys thy brought from the hospital i cryed a bit. thay acted like i t was the greatist meal thay ever had. i did not make much on this but i felt good after it was done __________________ i feel i should say something profound .... so drink up the beers getting cold

11-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
pahutchens is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-23-09 Location: Minneapolis, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As a Veteran and former VA Chaplain (resident) the nursing home residents of my facility looked forward to trips to the VFW, Legion and other fraternal lodges. Getting out, and having a meal outside of the facility was rare for some. They would talk about it for days (a few for weeks) afterwards __________________ Phil UDS, Weber Kettle, #5 Kamado up for refurbishing, [COLOR=blue]Blue 'like my Smoke' Thermapen [/COLOR][COLOR=black]IMBAS certified MOINK! baller, KCBS CBJ & CTC avatar and logo by smilinsantasbbq.com [/COLOR]

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