Practice run for my first "catering gig"

MOS95B · 05-23-2010, 11:21 AM

My daughter asked if I would host a casual graduation party for her and some friends, and of course BBQ. Her mom is throwing the "real" party, with a theme, and a hot dog bar, and family, and her co-workers, and basically the kind of party only my ex can throw....

So, my daughter asked if i would just barbeque for her and some friends, which of course I gladly agreed to.

(I look like I'm having a stroke, but.. ) Who could say no to this??

Today is the practice run. MOINK balls, brats, kielbasa, and a fatty (I will add brisket and ribs for the real party)

Step One - MOINK balls rolled and rubbed -

Store brand meatballs, rolled in thick cut peppered bacon, and dusted with The Missus's secret rub recipe (secret from me. She doesn't want me "tweaking" it)

Updates to follow...

Alan in Ga · 05-23-2010, 11:36 AM

Good luck with the venture it hard to beat a good BBQ party. Hotdogs are fine BBQ devine.

MOS95B · 05-23-2010, 03:54 PM

Step Two - Fattie. Made with Kevin's home made Jalapeno Cheese sausage. Sprinkled with the same rub

Just got everything in the offset. Not gonna look for at least 30 minutes.

Brats and kielbasa will go on later

Derek · 05-23-2010, 04:01 PM

Looks good so far.

I will have my first catering job on July 20th, I'm doing my nephews Bday party.

Let us know how it goes ok?

Bushwacker · 05-23-2010, 04:07 PM

Good start... Is the fattie stuffed or plain. Sounds like a party i wouldn't mind eating at,, Good Luck,, I'm sure it will turn out well and the kids will be happy...

landarc · 05-23-2010, 04:21 PM

Is that a letter for academics, or is her school called Academics? She must be pretty smart as well as beautiful to have earned an Block A for academics. You are gonna need more MOINKs

MOS95B · 05-23-2010, 07:23 PM

The fattie is plain, just whatever ingredients Kevin put in the sausage and a little rub.

And yes, she lettered in Academics her senior year, and earned a $1000 scholarship. Very proud Papa

And, back to the matter at hand...

A grill full of goodnes

Had to probe the brat due to a slight fire mishap...

Too busy watching grill temps, not enough watching fuel levels. Never got to danger zone, thankfully

MOS95B · 05-23-2010, 07:25 PM

And finally, a nice sample platter.

Now, just gotta wait for her to pick a date for her party. And hope none of her friends are vegetarians...

The sausage was awesome, Kevin!!!

Yleekyoti · 05-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Drool... now im hungry all over again.

05-23-2010, 11:21 AM	#1
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	Practice run for my first "catering gig" My daughter asked if I would host a casual graduation party for her and some friends, and of course BBQ. Her mom is throwing the "real" party, with a theme, and a hot dog bar, and family, and her co-workers, and basically the kind of party only my ex can throw.... So, my daughter asked if i would just barbeque for her and some friends, which of course I gladly agreed to. (I look like I'm having a stroke, but.. ) Who could say no to this?? Today is the practice run. MOINK balls, brats, kielbasa, and a fatty (I will add brisket and ribs for the real party) Step One - MOINK balls rolled and rubbed - Store brand meatballs, rolled in thick cut peppered bacon, and dusted with The Missus's secret rub recipe (secret from me. She doesn't want me "tweaking" it) Updates to follow... __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

05-23-2010, 11:36 AM	#2
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga	Good luck with the venture it hard to beat a good BBQ party. Hotdogs are fine BBQ devine. __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team [URL="http://www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/"]www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/[/URL] Certified GBA Judge/Competetior [SIZE=3]Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified)[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo[/SIZE]

05-23-2010, 03:54 PM	#3
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	Step Two - Fattie. Made with Kevin's home made Jalapeno Cheese sausage. Sprinkled with the same rub Just got everything in the offset. Not gonna look for at least 30 minutes. Brats and kielbasa will go on later __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

05-23-2010, 04:01 PM	#4
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi	Looks good so far. I will have my first catering job on July 20th, I'm doing my nephews Bday party. Let us know how it goes ok? __________________ Member of the Great Lakes BBQ Association A Learning Pit master of Pile -O- Pork BBQ Team. Weber smokey Joe silver. The Cajun Bandit.

05-23-2010, 04:07 PM	#5
Bushwacker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Cape Coma, Fl.	*Good start... Is the fattie stuffed or plain. Sounds like a party i wouldn't mind eating at,, Good Luck,, I'm sure it will turn out well and the kids will be happy...* __________________ Charm-Glo Gasser, Generic Grill, Smoker conversion, State Park Charcoal Grill. UDS (Under Construction)

05-23-2010, 04:21 PM	#6
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Is that a letter for academics, or is her school called Academics? She must be pretty smart as well as beautiful to have earned an Block A for academics. You are gonna need more MOINKs __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

05-23-2010, 07:23 PM	#7
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	The fattie is plain, just whatever ingredients Kevin put in the sausage and a little rub. And yes, she lettered in Academics her senior year, and earned a $1000 scholarship. Very proud Papa And, back to the matter at hand... A grill full of goodnes Had to probe the brat due to a slight fire mishap... Too busy watching grill temps, not enough watching fuel levels. Never got to danger zone, thankfully __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

05-23-2010, 07:25 PM	#8
MOS95B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-09 Location: Robbinsdale, MN	And finally, a nice sample platter. Now, just gotta wait for her to pick a date for her party. And hope none of her friends are vegetarians... The sausage was awesome, Kevin!!! __________________ John Originallly posted by BigButzBBQ If it makes your stomache growl and your heart scared as soon as you see it or smell it, it's got to be good!

05-23-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
Yleekyoti Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-10 Location: salisbury md.	Drool... now im hungry all over again. __________________ 4-UDS. Modified char broil. 22" weber kettle. KCBS / MABA / CBJ / Broke Bob's BBQ

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