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Ok Guys...I have my first vending gig this weekend. It is at a winery in St. Croix Falls, WI. It is an art fair and there will be food vendors - I am the only BBQ guy. As this is my first time selling my product, I am wondering if I could level set with some of you more experienced guys. I am keeping my menu pretty simple to start with. Here is what I am thinking for prices - I would just like to know if it is "in line" with what you might be charging.

Pulled pork sandwich = $4.00
Ribs - 2 bones for $4.00; 4 bones for $7.00; 8 bones for $11.00
Chicken breast sandwich = $4.00

Add a bag of chips and a can of pop for $1.00

I am open to any and all advice regarding this vending deal. Thanks as always for the input!!
 
Seems to me your prices are a bit low, but then what do I know?

I would seriously consider selling by weight. They will get exactly what they pay for and you won't be tempted to pile it on and lose money. (You will need a legal scale to do this.)

Anyone have experience vending like this?
 
I'm sorry, bbqjoe. If I could delete the thread, I would. Would it be appropriate in the general discussion?
 
I'm guessing he'd have to handle it to vend and he's trying to be aware of his pricing ... so Food Handling and Awareness works for me :biggrin:

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Sorry - can't help you with the pricing - never vended before.

<Edit: agree with Tim - $1 for chips and soda sounds low. $1 each - or $1.50 for both?>
 
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I've never vended, unless you want to count the hundreds of hours that I have put in at the local youth soccer club concession, but I certainly have bought enough BBQ to give advice on pricing. (Just ask Willie B.)

At the prices you listed, why bother? You are shortchanging yourself.

Soda and chips for $1?
Minimum: soda $1 and chips $0.50

Pork or chicken sandwich, I would put in the $6-8 range.

Ribs, I would figure at $18-20/rack for baby backs, and up it a little for lesser quantities. Go a little less for spares.

Just my opinion. Take it FWIW.

I'm sure that others will chime in.

Good Luck!
 
You're OK Sir for starters if you are spending very little for your spot. You can make money at these prices and it is a good starter for you. Of course a whole lot depends on the competition and what they are charging. Sodas should be at least $1 and chips .50.
Make yourself a checklist so you remember all the things you need.
 
I would also suggest raising your prices a bit. Keep in mind, people go to these festivals and bring money, more specifically cash. They expect to spend on the food, arts & crafts, and whatever other goods are being sold. Also, consider the target market...it's at a winery, not your usual street-fest.

Good luck!!
 
Sir Smoke A Lot said:
Ok Guys...I have my first vending gig this weekend. It is at a winery in St. Croix Falls, WI. It is an art fair and there will be food vendors - I am the only BBQ guy. As this is my first time selling my product, I am wondering if I could level set with some of you more experienced guys. I am keeping my menu pretty simple to start with. Here is what I am thinking for prices - I would just like to know if it is "in line" with what you might be charging.

Pulled pork sandwich = $4.00
Ribs - 2 bones for $4.00; 4 bones for $7.00; 8 bones for $11.00
Chicken breast sandwich = $4.00

Add a bag of chips and a can of pop for $1.00

I am open to any and all advice regarding this vending deal. Thanks as always for the input!!
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What's the expected attendance? Expect 10-15% of that to eat.

If not much seating, items that can be consumed walking around the event will be important. Given is an art/winery gig, messy finger food (ribs) might not go as well as chix and pork sandwiches (maybe a teriyaki and a BBQ chicken choice). If no children planned to attend, I would ditch the chips and soda and go more towards bottled water and fruit salad (Or at least a more gourmet chip).

If the winery is a big part of the draw, display/merchandise your ribs with a wine choice or two from the winery to encourage sales. Good Luck!
 
I will also get on board with those who say you're selling yourself short.
Unless of course your bbq sucks.:shock:

:wink: :wink:
 
$5.00 - $6.00 for a 3 servings to the lb (5.33 Oz) pulled pork sammie.

Ribs 2 bones = $4.75, 4 bones = $7.50, 8 bones = $13.00, 12 bones (1 rack) = $18.00.

Chicken breast sammie $5.00 - $6.00.

Bag of pops and a chip = $1.50.
 
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That mint be alittle outa line there Joe.
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Yeah - but you know - it's not.

I've experienced people selling their BBQ and I think to myself 'BBQ from my back yard is way better that this'. (No, not you Todd.)

So, yeah, I'll agree with Joe - if your BBQ sucks then it might be a little high.

If it's decent then your prices are a little low and if it's awesome you're way low . . .
 
Thanks so much for all the input! And no...my BBQ does NOT suck!!! I think I will bump things up a bit for Saturday and see how it goes!!! It will certainly be a learning experience! I will post some pics and let you know how it went on Sunday!
 
We look forward to the pics, I'm sure you'll do good and at the very least you get so good some Q and learn some stuff about vending. Not that I know anything about it. :)
 
QansasjayhawQ said:
Yeah - but you know - it's not.

I've experienced people selling their BBQ and I think to myself 'BBQ from my back yard is way better that this'. (No, not you Todd.)

So, yeah, I'll agree with Joe - if your BBQ sucks then it might be a little high.

If it's decent then your prices are a little low and if it's awesome you're way low . . .
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I know people that think par boiled is great BBQ you and I know that it is not even BBQ. So what I'am saying is not every buddy will like mine or your BBQ so don't sell your self short weather it sucks are not.
 
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