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Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses. this forum is OnTopic. A resource to help with catering, vending and just cooking for large parties. Topics to include Getting Started, Ethics, Marketing, Catering resources, Formulas and recipes for cooking for large groups. |
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07-24-2013, 07:30 PM | #16 | |
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Join Date: 09-20-11
Location: Ohio
Name/Nickname : Allen
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07-24-2013, 07:45 PM | #17 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Texas
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Good luck. I have been self-employed most of my adult life, and I'm self employed now. It is not for everyone -- you have to be a little bit crazy to live like this.
But, being a cancer survivor makes it a little easier to be a little bit crazy. I ride this roller coaster and sleep well -- most nights. My only advice is to be realistic about the short-term, and stay focused on the long term. I hope you have deep enough pockets to get you through the short term. I went through some rough times, but never lost my house. If this is about making a living, I wouldn't waste money competing. How many consumers really know anything about competition BBQ -- of care about it. If your rig puts out a good smell, people will want to check it out. If your que is righteous, give out samples in little cups. Think like a crack dealer -- give them a little taste, and get them hooked. Seriously, IMO, don't focus on making BBQ that wins competitions. Focus on making quality BBQ that ordinary people want to eat. Serve up BBQ that Houstonians can't get at Colter's or Spring Creek BBQ, but isn't as pretentious as competition BBQ. Give people what they want to eat. Keep us posted. I get down to Houston on a regular basis. I'd like to taste you que. I hope it rocks! CD |
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07-25-2013, 01:56 AM | #18 |
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Join Date: 12-11-12
Location: kettering. ohio
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Great looking rig Best of luck!!!!!
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07-29-2013, 05:05 AM | #19 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 07-27-13
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
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Looks great mate! I want one! Lets see some more pic and some of the inside. This is something that has been in the front of my mind for the last two weeks. It may be years away for me, but I wish you luck! I am a marketer an I like the idea of twitter especially if you are mobile. This will let your followers find you everyday and if done right, a great marketing tool! Again, good luck and I'll be watching.
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07-29-2013, 09:54 PM | #20 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-29-12
Location: Runaway Bay , TX
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I have one on order just like it. I had the back enclosed with flip up doors. Fitting it with an Ole Hickory CTO. What size truck are you pulling it with?
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07-31-2013, 09:57 AM | #21 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-04-08
Location: Houston, Texas
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Did you get that Ole Hickory out of Huntsville or order new? I think he told me it went up your way. Good luck out there! |
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07-31-2013, 11:12 AM | #22 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-29-12
Location: Runaway Bay , TX
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I have a Tundra 4x4, was worried it might not be big enough to pull it. I bought the Ole Hickory CTO from a BBQ restaurant in Bowie, Tx that went out of business. Gave $3000.00 for it. Excellent shape.
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07-31-2013, 12:50 PM | #23 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 05-02-05
Location: Grain Valley, MO
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07-31-2013, 01:41 PM | #24 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-04-08
Location: Houston, Texas
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08-23-2013, 07:47 PM | #25 |
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Join Date: 05-16-12
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Good luck brother! Feet and knees together, count, check canopy and gain canopy control!
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08-29-2013, 05:59 AM | #26 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-04-08
Location: Houston, Texas
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Update - spending more money then you budget for is not a lie... working harder than you thought you would is not a lie.. making less than you have before is not a lie... But we continue to march. We have operated in the black every night out, covering COGs and putting some in the bank. The large purchase of the trailer and the pits notwithstanding. Still looking for a place to be a BBQ trailer people can find, but land / rent is expensive so for now we operate like a food truck. We sit wherever folks will have us and sell what we can. Not ideal, not what I had in mind but it's early in the game. Some pics for your viewing pleasure. one of our spots, nice Htown view in the background. Nightime shot Another one of our spots. Sold out completely this night, our 3rd night out. Same locations just looking from the stadium towards downtown. Someone asked for an inside pic, this was after the sell out. Still waiting for the pits to be completed so we had to improvise for a private event. An oil company had purchased and slaughtered a cow during the rodeo so we cooked up 20 pounds of ground beef, both briskets and 16lbs of boneless short ribs for their party. And the Jack Daniels girls like the home made Mac and Cheese! |
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09-01-2013, 11:15 AM | #27 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-29-12
Location: Runaway Bay , TX
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Hang in there. Looks like you are off to a good start.
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09-01-2013, 01:15 PM | #28 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-18-13
Location: MD
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Did you enjoy the fresh beef? I was under the impression that freshly slaughtered beef had a metallic flavor as the beefiness comes with aging.
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09-01-2013, 03:32 PM | #29 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 08-28-13
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
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Keep the updates coming, will be following this closely. Congrats mate!
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09-01-2013, 04:47 PM | #30 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-01-07
Location: Southeastern Pa
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Good luck! That's the way to take the plunge!
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