KCBS event by yourself can it be done?

Shiz-Nit · 08-22-2011, 02:59 PM

I have a comp next month. My 1st KCBS by the way, anyway my friend who helps sometimes can not make it that weekend. My question is can this be pulled off okay with just me there?

Fatback Joe · 08-22-2011, 03:03 PM

You bet. My son was with me this weekend and ran my boxes, but I am a one man show.

Key is to have everything organized and a solid timeline.

Dan - 3eyzbbq · 08-22-2011, 03:08 PM

For your first contest? Alone? Technically, yes. In reality, don't try it (IMHO). Ask for help on this board.

Shiz-Nit · 08-22-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan - 3eyzbbq

For your first contest? Alone? Technically, yes. In reality, don't try it (IMHO). Ask for help on this board.

The coking I think I will be okay with (I hope!!). But a box runner would be great if I could find one. Ask for help on the board? That would awesome if a fellow Brethren could lend a hand on Sept 23 - 24 in Owensboro Kentucky.

jrbBBQ · 08-22-2011, 03:37 PM

I've done 5 contests this year and do all the prep/cooking myself, I've been lucky enough to have someone show up on saturdays to run my boxes, I could do it myself at most events, but if the turn in was very far it would be a little tough.

Podge · 08-22-2011, 03:44 PM

My first GC was totally by myself. Just get a game plan and keep things simple. Not hard to do.

Rub · 08-22-2011, 04:12 PM

What Podge said. Mine are solo as well (25+), except the couple of times a year that we vend.

Jeff_in_KC · 08-22-2011, 04:12 PM

I agree with Dan... wouldn't want to try it for your first event - there's enough to think about already without the added stress.

RangerJ · 08-22-2011, 04:17 PM

I've been a one man show since the beginning. I have 20 something son, who was physically present, but found a tent where the copious amonts of liquor flowed all night at the first one.

Its alot of work but doable. And each one gets easier as you get more organized.

All that being said, I've often wished I had a partner to lighten the load.

nthole · 08-22-2011, 04:49 PM

It's doable, but have a very specific plan that you follow so you don't get behind. And definitely a box runner would be helpful, but if you don't have one you'll live. If you are on your own and the event will be a bit spread out you might let the organizer know you are on your own and see if there is a chance they'll make sure you get a spot setup a bit closer to the judging turn in.

bookie · 08-22-2011, 04:59 PM

I was thinking about trying some competitions next year. My wife said she would come along, but due to health, I would being doing about 96%.
This and no experience sometimes get me thinking it may not be worth the effort. Participating to me would be more for excitement and fun, not so much about winning and being a one man gang, busting butt, might take this away.

Sledneck · 08-22-2011, 05:03 PM

Ive done it and ran my own boxes. The way things are looking I will doing it again this weekend. So glad my spot is close th judging area

Big Mike · 08-22-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiz-Nit

The coking I think I will be okay with (I hope!!). But a box runner would be great if I could find one. Ask for help on the board? That would awesome if a fellow Brethren could lend a hand on Sept 23 - 24 in Owensboro Kentucky.

Depending on where your spot is, turn-ins in Owensboro can be a bit of a walk. I know someone who ran his own boxes at Owensboro but if I were you I would see if I could find someone to run the boxes. If you can't, definitely see if they can put you as close to the turn-in location as possible

bbqbull · 08-22-2011, 05:19 PM

I am no expert at the Royal. I assisted the Smoking Scotsmen and at a fast walk it was around 5.5 minutes from our spot to turn in.
That did not include the bicycle race 2 years ago that slowed us up for a while during their finish.

There were a lot of folks who were much farther away than us.........just saying.

Rich Parker · 08-22-2011, 05:45 PM

I am a one man show and have the physique of BBQ Small if you catch my drift and have no problems doing it at all. Sometimes it is nice to have someone taking care of the turn ins but for me it is enjoyable doing it alone.

The one tip I can add to the list is do as much as possible at home before you get there. That includes making rubs, making injections, making marinades, trimming all meat, and even making your boxes (Diva Q's method) if you want to party a little on Friday night.

After I unload on friday, I probably have about 15 mins of work (injecting meat) until I need to actually start preparing to cook around 10:30pm. That gives me several hours to socialize and watch others work.

08-22-2011, 02:59 PM	#1
Shiz-Nit Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-06-10 Location: kentucky	KCBS event by yourself can it be done? I have a comp next month. My 1st KCBS by the way, anyway my friend who helps sometimes can not make it that weekend. My question is can this be pulled off okay with just me there? __________________ Bluegrass Southern Smokers Instagram - bluegrasssouthernsmokers Deep South GC28 Forno Venetzia wood fired pizza oven Weber Summit S-670 natural gasser Traeger pellet pooper BGE's

08-22-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
Fatback Joe Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Memphis, TN	You bet. My son was with me this weekend and ran my boxes, but I am a one man show. Key is to have everything organized and a solid timeline. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 Humphrey's GF Tank II 24 x 60 Shirley Fabrication

08-22-2011, 03:08 PM	#3
Dan - 3eyzbbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-10-07 Location: Owings Mills, MD Name/Nickname : Dan	For your first contest? Alone? Technically, yes. In reality, don't try it (IMHO). Ask for help on this board. __________________ Dan Hixon 3 Eyz BBQ Thanks to our sponsors: The BBQ Guru, The Grill Center, Grizzly Coolers, Make it Meaty and Natures Own Charcoal

08-22-2011, 03:37 PM	#5
jrbBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-01-11 Location: Mcleansboro, IL	I've done 5 contests this year and do all the prep/cooking myself, I've been lucky enough to have someone show up on saturdays to run my boxes, I could do it myself at most events, but if the turn in was very far it would be a little tough. __________________ "Rural Route BBQ competition team"

08-22-2011, 04:12 PM	#7
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	What Podge said. Mine are solo as well (25+), except the couple of times a year that we vend. __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

08-22-2011, 03:44 PM	#6
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	My first GC was totally by myself. Just get a game plan and keep things simple. Not hard to do.

08-22-2011, 04:12 PM	#8
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	I agree with Dan... wouldn't want to try it for your first event - there's enough to think about already without the added stress. __________________ KCBS Member #14287

08-22-2011, 04:17 PM	#9
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas	I've been a one man show since the beginning. I have 20 something son, who was physically present, but found a tent where the copious amonts of liquor flowed all night at the first one. Its alot of work but doable. And each one gets easier as you get more organized. All that being said, I've often wished I had a partner to lighten the load.

08-22-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis	It's doable, but have a very specific plan that you follow so you don't get behind. And definitely a box runner would be helpful, but if you don't have one you'll live. If you are on your own and the event will be a bit spread out you might let the organizer know you are on your own and see if there is a chance they'll make sure you get a spot setup a bit closer to the judging turn in. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] Rebel 23, WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

08-22-2011, 04:59 PM	#11
bookie Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-20-11 Location: Tallmadge, OH	I was thinking about trying some competitions next year. My wife said she would come along, but due to health, I would being doing about 96%. This and no experience sometimes get me thinking it may not be worth the effort. Participating to me would be more for excitement and fun, not so much about winning and being a one man gang, busting butt, might take this away.

08-22-2011, 05:03 PM	#12
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY	Ive done it and ran my own boxes. The way things are looking I will doing it again this weekend. So glad my spot is close th judging area __________________ [SIZE="3"][B][COLOR="Blue"][URL="http://bbqilluminati.blogspot.com"]BBQ Illuminati Blog[/URL][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Blue"][B]Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.[/B][/COLOR][/B]

08-22-2011, 05:19 PM	#14
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	I am no expert at the Royal. I assisted the Smoking Scotsmen and at a fast walk it was around 5.5 minutes from our spot to turn in. That did not include the bicycle race 2 years ago that slowed us up for a while during their finish. There were a lot of folks who were much farther away than us.........just saying. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

08-22-2011, 05:45 PM	#15
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I am a one man show and have the physique of BBQ Small if you catch my drift and have no problems doing it at all. Sometimes it is nice to have someone taking care of the turn ins but for me it is enjoyable doing it alone. The one tip I can add to the list is do as much as possible at home before you get there. That includes making rubs, making injections, making marinades, trimming all meat, and even making your boxes (Diva Q's method) if you want to party a little on Friday night. After I unload on friday, I probably have about 15 mins of work (injecting meat) until I need to actually start preparing to cook around 10:30pm. That gives me several hours to socialize and watch others work. __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

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