Charging for Samples??

nicerackbbqteam · 05-10-2010, 12:18 PM

im sure this question came up before but iam stump
my client and i already came up with the menu for110 people and the price.. then after she ask if she taste samples..i already said i would provide some samples..looks like im gona eat that cost.. my bad
so should i have said we charge for samples??

Bbq Bubba · 05-10-2010, 12:39 PM

samples or a "tasting" as we like to call it are on you. If i'm doing a big enough job that requires a tasting the cost is absorbed in the price.

PorkQPine · 05-10-2010, 05:01 PM

Tasting after the price and menu is strange. Hopefully she likes the samples and doesn't cancel. Expect some changes in the menu!!

jbrink01 · 05-10-2010, 07:04 PM

Samples are just part of the cost.

txschutte · 05-10-2010, 07:39 PM

Be careful when in that situation. Provide enough for 2-4 servings. I had a potential "client" that did just this, then asked for a meal for 12! I explained the cost, and was willing to provide a deal on the 12 person meal that could be applied towards her booked event. She backed out quick. Freeloaders looking for a freebie.

big brother smoke · 05-10-2010, 08:44 PM

Tastings are part of the cost of doing business. You need to limit it to four (bride, groom and paying parents). YMMV

nicerackbbqteam · 05-11-2010, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txschutte

Be careful when in that situation. Provide enough for 2-4 servings. I had a potential "client" that did just this, then asked for a meal for 12! I explained the cost, and was willing to provide a deal on the 12 person meal that could be applied towards her booked event. She backed out quick. Freeloaders looking for a freebie.

i will state that its just 4 servings... her party will be for 110 people so i hope she like our food..

thank you guys great feed back!

grillfella · 05-20-2010, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big brother smoke

Tastings are part of the cost of doing business. You need to limit it to four (bride, groom and paying parents). YMMV

That is what we do for weddings as well

HBMTN · 05-20-2010, 06:24 PM

I still can't grasp the fact that some of you will cook for 12 hours just to give a sample to a client. You must be making a whole lot more from an event than I am. Now if they are willing to come out when I am already cooking I would do it for sure.

Bbq Bubba · 05-20-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogBack Mtn Comp BBQ Team

I still can't grasp the fact that some of you will cook for 12 hours just to give a sample to a client. You must be making a whole lot more from an event than I am. Now if they are willing to come out when I am already cooking I would do it for sure.

Most of us are already cooking.

Dr_KY · 05-23-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Most of us are already cooking.

BINGOO!

I try and arrange tasters when I do a freezer stocking cook for the family.

nicerackbbqteam · 05-23-2010, 01:50 PM

it was worth it i landed the gig for 110ppl!
thank you guys for your advice

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogBack Mtn Comp BBQ Team

I still can't grasp the fact that some of you will cook for 12 hours just to give a sample to a client. You must be making a whole lot more from an event than I am. Now if they are willing to come out when I am already cooking I would do it for sure.

HBMTN · 05-23-2010, 08:53 PM

Yea I get it if you are already cooking but in a thread a while back some stated they would cook 12-14 hour just to do a tasting. That is what blows my mind, like I stated I must not be charging enough if doing a 14 hour cookings for free is worth landing a gig for 100 people

05-10-2010, 12:18 PM	#1
nicerackbbqteam On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-19-09 Location: San Jose ,CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Charging for Samples?? im sure this question came up before but iam stump my client and i already came up with the menu for110 people and the price.. then after she ask if she taste samples..i already said i would provide some samples..looks like im gona eat that cost.. my bad so should i have said we charge for samples?? __________________ www.myspace.com/nicerackbbq >>2 UDS "Low la" & "Jazmin"

05-10-2010, 12:39 PM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	samples or a "tasting" as we like to call it are on you. If i'm doing a big enough job that requires a tasting the cost is absorbed in the price. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

05-10-2010, 05:01 PM	#3
PorkQPine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-10-07 Location: Roseville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tasting after the price and menu is strange. Hopefully she likes the samples and doesn't cancel. Expect some changes in the menu!! __________________ PorkQPine

05-10-2010, 07:04 PM	#4
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Samples are just part of the cost. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

05-10-2010, 07:39 PM	#5
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Be careful when in that situation. Provide enough for 2-4 servings. I had a potential "client" that did just this, then asked for a meal for 12! I explained the cost, and was willing to provide a deal on the 12 person meal that could be applied towards her booked event. She backed out quick. Freeloaders looking for a freebie. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

05-10-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tastings are part of the cost of doing business. You need to limit it to four (bride, groom and paying parents). YMMV __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

05-20-2010, 06:24 PM	#9
HBMTN is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I still can't grasp the fact that some of you will cook for 12 hours just to give a sample to a client. You must be making a whole lot more from an event than I am. Now if they are willing to come out when I am already cooking I would do it for sure.

05-23-2010, 08:53 PM	#13
HBMTN is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yea I get it if you are already cooking but in a thread a while back some stated they would cook 12-14 hour just to do a tasting. That is what blows my mind, like I stated I must not be charging enough if doing a 14 hour cookings for free is worth landing a gig for 100 people

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