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09-25-2012, 11:30 AM | #1 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 07-22-11
Location: Springfield, VA
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Real simple gig, brisket for 50-75, need confirmation on #s please.
So, my second small cooking/catering gig is coming up and again need some confirmation or additional feedback on estimates. Customer simply wants sliced (flat and point meat) and sauced brisket for 50-75 guests for a reception. I'm thinking I'll need about 50lbs precooked to yield 30lbs cooked meat. This will give me about right between 1/3 and 1/2 lb per serving (factoring for 75 servings). This will be pretty much the only protein there with several sides I'm told.
Do these #s seem accurate? I'm wondering if my pre to cooked weight yield is too low at 40% loss...should I make that 50% and start with 60lbs? Thanks brethren for the any and all feedback.
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09-25-2012, 11:46 AM | #2 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-21-11
Location: Greenville, WI
Name/Nickname : Kevin
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I always cook a little more than the math tells me, especially if people are not used to good Q and/or it is the only protein. Brisket reheats well for whomever is paying you. My parents taught me to never run out of food for those you are serving. My 2 cents. 40% loss is a reasonable average. Assuming 1/3 of a pound for brisket is where I think there may be an issue.
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09-25-2012, 03:35 PM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-26-10
Location: Manheim, PA
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I would say add 10% to your max estimate, you certainly don't want to under deliver at a reception. And if you make an extra brisket above what you are thinking now, charge accordingly and you have nothing to lose.
That being said, I'm not a caterer so there are better qualified guys to answer that.
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