Lawndale: Small Crowds, Big Orders!

Bigmista · 01-22-2009, 11:59 AM

We had another good day at the Lawndale Farmers Market this time. The crowd wasn't that large but they were very happy that we were there. We had several people tell us how good the food was and some even came back to order more.

One man came back three times! He said he was in town working at one of the refineries on assignment from Texas. WE asked him why he kept coming back. He said that he hadn't been able to find any good brisket and ours reminded him of home.

I called a lady over at the Hawthorne City hall (Hawthorne is the next town over) and told her we were at the Farmers Market down the road. She remembered us from a BBQ contest n Hawthorne last year. She told me she would call back with an order. True to her word she did. Next thing we know, two detectives from the Hawthorne PD showed up to pick up the order. They saw the food we were fixing and ordered 3 more sandwiches. One of them said he was putting an alarm in his phone so he can remember to come back every week!

All in all, it was a good day. The market was from 2p-7p but we were out of most stuff by 5pm. We didn't take too much food because we didn't know what the crowd would be like. WE will be taking a lot more next week.

I had to come back to work today so I can rest!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-22-2009, 12:04 PM

It is great to hear how things are taking off for you. Nothing better than a consistently high quality product doing the talking for you.

I am from Texas too and sure could use a bait of your brisket right about now.

Arlin_MacRae · 01-22-2009, 12:57 PM

That is TOO cool, Mista! So do you still have a regular job or do you need one anymore? ;)

Divemaster · 01-22-2009, 01:05 PM

Love it when a plan comes together... I was going to give you a call last night but I remembered that you were going to be out selling... Promise, I'll call soon....

Bigmista · 01-22-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlin_MacRae

That is TOO cool, Mista! So do you still have a regular job or do you need one anymore? ;)

Still have the regular job right now. Just took a day off to get that one started. Father-in-law will run that one for now. We will get most of the food cooked before hand to make it easy on him.

big brother smoke · 01-22-2009, 01:13 PM

good on you, bro! guess you will not have time to help my arse this coming season

MrsMista · 01-22-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmista

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I had to come back to work today so I can rest!

Can't rest to much. Got a call today about doing Torrance on Tuesday's.

MrsMista · 01-22-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by big brother smoke

good on you, bro! guess you will not have time to help my arse this coming season

If we grow our crew, he'll be there.

Bigmista · 01-22-2009, 05:05 PM

Anything to keep me working, huh?

Marsha · 01-22-2009, 05:23 PM

The Mistas have been quite an inspiration to us... thank you!
We have been selling smoked tri-tip to some friends who own a local sandwich and ice cream shop. They keep ordering bigger quantities of meat because the tri-tip sammiches have become so popular. We have also done a couple of Friday special tri-tip and spare rib cooks out in front of the shop. Now they have decided they want Steve to come over and cook for a weekly rib special. If people order ahead of time they get 10% off on their ribs or tri-tip. Next up, we are going to approach a couple local Farmer's Markets. Sweeeeet!

Bigmista · 01-22-2009, 05:43 PM

Sweet!

It's the Brethren/Sistren Farmers Market take over!!

MrsMista · 01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsha

The Mistas have been quite an inspiration to us... thank you!

Next up, we are going to approach a couple local Farmer's Markets. Sweeeeet!

To save yourself some gas, first call the market manager to see if they are currently looking for food vendors. If not then it's not worth your drive.

If the markets are there like they are here you get your permit based on the quarter and there is no pro-rating. So try and start at the beginning of a quarter. Some markets that are desperate will ask you to start before then but it's up to you and if you want to pay full price for part of a quarter.

There was one other thing I was going to say but my sometimers kicked in.

Brian in So Cal · 01-22-2009, 07:41 PM

Congrats to all! Great to see things taking off.

jbrink01 · 01-22-2009, 07:46 PM

Go Mista's Go!! Good for you. Awesome feeling, isn't it?

KuyasKitchen · 01-22-2009, 10:44 PM

Congrats!

01-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Lawndale: Small Crowds, Big Orders! We had another good day at the Lawndale Farmers Market this time. The crowd wasn't that large but they were very happy that we were there. We had several people tell us how good the food was and some even came back to order more. One man came back three times! He said he was in town working at one of the refineries on assignment from Texas. WE asked him why he kept coming back. He said that he hadn't been able to find any good brisket and ours reminded him of home. I called a lady over at the Hawthorne City hall (Hawthorne is the next town over) and told her we were at the Farmers Market down the road. She remembered us from a BBQ contest n Hawthorne last year. She told me she would call back with an order. True to her word she did. Next thing we know, two detectives from the Hawthorne PD showed up to pick up the order. They saw the food we were fixing and ordered 3 more sandwiches. One of them said he was putting an alarm in his phone so he can remember to come back every week! All in all, it was a good day. The market was from 2p-7p but we were out of most stuff by 5pm. We didn't take too much food because we didn't know what the crowd would be like. WE will be taking a lot more next week. I had to come back to work today so I can rest! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

01-22-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	It is great to hear how things are taking off for you. Nothing better than a consistently high quality product doing the talking for you. I am from Texas too and sure could use a bait of your brisket right about now. __________________ 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

01-22-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	That is TOO cool, Mista! So do you still have a regular job or do you need one anymore? ;) __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

01-22-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois	Love it when a plan comes together... I was going to give you a call last night but I remembered that you were going to be out selling... Promise, I'll call soon.... __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

01-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	good on you, bro! guess you will not have time to help my arse this coming season __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

01-22-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Anything to keep me working, huh? __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

01-22-2009, 05:23 PM	#10
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA	The Mistas have been quite an inspiration to us... thank you! We have been selling smoked tri-tip to some friends who own a local sandwich and ice cream shop. They keep ordering bigger quantities of meat because the tri-tip sammiches have become so popular. We have also done a couple of Friday special tri-tip and spare rib cooks out in front of the shop. Now they have decided they want Steve to come over and cook for a weekly rib special. If people order ahead of time they get 10% off on their ribs or tri-tip. Next up, we are going to approach a couple local Farmer's Markets. Sweeeeet! __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

01-22-2009, 05:43 PM	#11
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Sweet! It's the Brethren/Sistren Farmers Market take over!! __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

01-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#13
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387	Congrats to all! Great to see things taking off. __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

01-22-2009, 07:46 PM	#14
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01-22-2009, 10:44 PM	#15
KuyasKitchen is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-27-08 Location: Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines	Congrats! __________________ James Kuya's Kitchen - my culinary adventures in the rural Philippines IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller Equipment: Weber Kettle, Stainless GOSM, Green Super-Fast Thermapen Equipment Wish List: Smokehouse, Backyard Brick Pit with Lechon Spit

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