And For My 2nd Catering Event....

Wesman61 · 02-19-2009, 04:43 AM

That was quick. The Parents 50th dinner inspired me to go further with it. So I offered my services to cater the next monthly safety bbq at work. The Foreman who is a good Buddy loves my cooking and jumped at the idea. I told Him I'd like to do bbq beef sammies with potato salad and beans. (He said the beans would have to have bacon grease in 'em

). There are about 22 People on the crew. Not too many heavy eaters.

I figured I'd smoke the appropriate amount of brisket unless Someone can tell me a better cut for bbq beef sammies. Also what should I clear money wise after cost.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-19-2009, 04:59 AM

You might consider chuck if it is cheaper than brisket. Pulled or sliced chuck is some good stuff.

Sounds like a very good gig for you.

Spydermike72 · 02-19-2009, 06:32 AM

Definetly consider the chuckie, if it is comparable to a brisket I would go that route. Standard rule of thumb is 3 times your cost.

big brother smoke · 02-19-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Spydermike72

Definetly consider the chuckie, if it is comparable to a brisket I would go that route. Standard rule of thumb is 3 times your cost.

Yep, I support this statement, but YMMV

AlabamaGrillBillies · 02-20-2009, 05:53 AM

Ya if your doing pulled sammies go with whatever is cheaper for you chuck or brisket. However if you are planing on doing sliced sammies, then you need to use brisket imo.

BBQ Grail · 02-20-2009, 07:03 AM

It's gotta a be a CHUCKIE!

Better than brisket for pulled sammies.

Bbq Bubba · 02-20-2009, 07:09 AM

IMO.....Pulled brisket means overcooked brisket.

Chuckies are the king of pulled beef!

BBQ Grail · 02-20-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

IMO.....Pulled brisket means overcooked brisket.

Listen to Bubba...there's no substitution for experience.

Wesman61 · 02-20-2009, 08:46 AM

I'll be going to Cash and Carry this weekend and will price the chuck. I love chuck and didn't think of that. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

smokinit · 02-20-2009, 09:07 AM

Also go to your butcher and see if he can get you the whole trimmed chuck roll. Better price and I think it comes out better.

Wesman61 · 02-20-2009, 09:28 PM

I'm pretty sure they have the whole thing at C&C.

Wesman61 · 02-26-2009, 05:14 AM

Well I got the go-ahead from The Plant Manager. They'll pay $7.00 per person @ 22 People= $154.00. They have 20-24lb chuck rolls a C&C for $179.00/lb. I'll be making potato salad and baked beans. I should be able to get every thing for around $80.00. I also have a killer recipe for cole slaw. May throw that in too. Should be fun.

Mattzilla · 02-27-2009, 07:00 AM

Seems like a lot of work for $74 profit.

Wesman61 · 02-27-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattzilla

Seems like a lot of work for $74 profit.

I know. I'm just starting out on this. I don't mind doing a few trial runs to see if it's something I want to go farther with. And besides, it's either that or the usual chinese or Blimpy's.

Bbq Bubba · 02-27-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesman61

I know. I'm just starting out on this. I don't mind doing a few trial runs to see if it's something I want to go farther with. And besides, it's either that or the usual chinese or Blimpy's.

Just a thought, but maybe go with Pulled Pork, a lil cheaper, make Keri C's beans and but the salad and doctor it up.
You'll have 18 hrs alone in the Chuck cook.

02-19-2009, 04:43 AM	#1
Wesman61 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-06-08 Location: Caldwell, Idaho	And For My 2nd Catering Event.... That was quick. The Parents 50th dinner inspired me to go further with it. So I offered my services to cater the next monthly safety bbq at work. The Foreman who is a good Buddy loves my cooking and jumped at the idea. I told Him I'd like to do bbq beef sammies with potato salad and beans. (He said the beans would have to have bacon grease in 'em ). There are about 22 People on the crew. Not too many heavy eaters. I figured I'd smoke the appropriate amount of brisket unless Someone can tell me a better cut for bbq beef sammies. Also what should I clear money wise after cost. __________________ Gateway drum smoker, OK Joe Longhorn Dual, OC Smokehouse, OK Joe Judge.

02-19-2009, 04:59 AM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	You might consider chuck if it is cheaper than brisket. Pulled or sliced chuck is some good stuff. Sounds like a very good gig for you. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-19-2009, 06:32 AM	#3
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan	Definetly consider the chuckie, if it is comparable to a brisket I would go that route. Standard rule of thumb is 3 times your cost. __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Weber Performer Certified Moink Baller Past President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

02-20-2009, 05:53 AM	#5
AlabamaGrillBillies is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-07 Location: Birmingham Alabama	Ya if your doing pulled sammies go with whatever is cheaper for you chuck or brisket. However if you are planing on doing sliced sammies, then you need to use brisket imo. __________________ ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Leverguns, 1911s and BBQ Thank God i'm American! Matt Pair, member of the AlabamaGrillBillies Cookteam and Catering company. 24x54 Offset stick burner, 18" WSM, UDS, Mutiple Weber Kettles and a 22" WSM on the way.

02-20-2009, 07:03 AM	#6
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	It's gotta a be a CHUCKIE! Better than brisket for pulled sammies. __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

02-20-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	IMO.....Pulled brisket means overcooked brisket. Chuckies are the king of pulled beef! __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

02-20-2009, 08:46 AM	#9
Wesman61 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-06-08 Location: Caldwell, Idaho	I'll be going to Cash and Carry this weekend and will price the chuck. I love chuck and didn't think of that. Thanks for the words of wisdom. __________________ Gateway drum smoker, OK Joe Longhorn Dual, OC Smokehouse, OK Joe Judge.

02-20-2009, 09:07 AM	#10
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY	Also go to your butcher and see if he can get you the whole trimmed chuck roll. Better price and I think it comes out better. __________________ I'MMM Back💪

02-20-2009, 09:28 PM	#11
Wesman61 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-06-08 Location: Caldwell, Idaho	I'm pretty sure they have the whole thing at C&C. __________________ Gateway drum smoker, OK Joe Longhorn Dual, OC Smokehouse, OK Joe Judge.

02-26-2009, 05:14 AM	#12
Wesman61 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-06-08 Location: Caldwell, Idaho	Well I got the go-ahead from The Plant Manager. They'll pay $7.00 per person @ 22 People= $154.00. They have 20-24lb chuck rolls a C&C for $179.00/lb. I'll be making potato salad and baked beans. I should be able to get every thing for around $80.00. I also have a killer recipe for cole slaw. May throw that in too. Should be fun. __________________ Gateway drum smoker, OK Joe Longhorn Dual, OC Smokehouse, OK Joe Judge.

02-27-2009, 07:00 AM	#13
Mattzilla Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-25-05 Location: Keizer, Oregon	Seems like a lot of work for $74 profit. __________________ Matthew - - - UDS x5 - - - Weber 22½" Kettle x7 - - - SMOKIN' BARREL BBQ

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