Caterers, do you own your equipment or rent

chambersuac · 12-30-2010, 03:09 PM

Equipment such as tables, tablecloths, chairs, dishes, etc...????

HBMTN · 12-30-2010, 03:50 PM

I use mostly disposible products but rent if someone wants real plates, silverware, etc. I either send them to a rental company or I offer to do it for a %

PCDoctor_1979 · 12-30-2010, 04:01 PM

I have enough tables and tablecloths to set up four serving lines. I position my menu as "picnic cuisine" and use disposables for table service. In my contract, customer is responsible for the venue, including guest tables and chairs. If a customer does want the upscale tableware, I will make arrangements for an additional charge. Dan, feel free to PM me for more details.

chambersuac · 12-30-2010, 04:05 PM

Brian, I may take you up on this later (the offer to PM ya). Right now, I don't know enough 2 ask ?s

Dr_KY · 12-30-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBMTN

I use mostly disposible products but rent if someone wants real plates, silverware, etc. I either send them to a rental company or I offer to do it for a %

Same here as for the table cloths I get really good rolls of it in thick paper is assorted colors very cheap for the 99 cents store, if we need real cloth we have used NEW hotel grade white sheets. They are as thick as any table cloth around.

PCDoctor_1979 · 12-31-2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambersuac

Brian, I may take you up on this later (the offer to PM ya). Right now, I don't know enough 2 ask ?s

You are welcome to PM me anytime. Standard advice applies - contact the local Health Department (HD) to understand the regulations pertaining to your proposed catering operation before making any other decisions. Best of luck!

JD McGee · 12-31-2010, 11:01 AM

Right now we rely on the customer to supply their own tables, chairs, etc. We supply plastic tableware (knives, forks, spoons), paper napkins, table cloths, chaffing dishes, and serving utensils for the serving line(s).

grillfella · 01-02-2011, 01:40 AM

own all equipment it pays for itself over time. tables chairs i have a girl who owns I get a cut

jbrink01 · 01-02-2011, 08:06 PM

We own everything for serving. Use high qualty disposable table service and rent china if need be.

Against The Grain · 01-02-2011, 08:26 PM

Our main guy here not only owns everything he will also rent it to you.

chambersuac · 01-04-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks, everyone.

landarc · 01-04-2011, 08:15 PM

The events I have organized, the caterers rented all of the tables, chairs and service. Or the organization did so and worked with the caterer. These were not 'picnic' style. The church events all used disposable stuff and tables and chairs were owned.

12-30-2010, 03:09 PM	#1
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Caterers, do you own your equipment or rent Equipment such as tables, tablecloths, chairs, dishes, etc...???? __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

12-30-2010, 03:50 PM	#2
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I use mostly disposible products but rent if someone wants real plates, silverware, etc. I either send them to a rental company or I offer to do it for a % __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

12-30-2010, 04:01 PM	#3
PCDoctor_1979 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-09 Location: West Des Moines, IA	I have enough tables and tablecloths to set up four serving lines. I position my menu as "picnic cuisine" and use disposables for table service. In my contract, customer is responsible for the venue, including guest tables and chairs. If a customer does want the upscale tableware, I will make arrangements for an additional charge. Dan, feel free to PM me for more details. __________________ Brian Sweeney - CBJ #3691 - '77 Step Van Mobile Kitchen, Horizon Marshall, WSM with Pro Q Stacker, Weber Kettle & Smokey Joe GOLD. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Clarke's Third Law

12-30-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Brian, I may take you up on this later (the offer to PM ya). Right now, I don't know enough 2 ask ?s __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

12-31-2010, 11:01 AM	#7
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	Right now we rely on the customer to supply their own tables, chairs, etc. We supply plastic tableware (knives, forks, spoons), paper napkins, table cloths, chaffing dishes, and serving utensils for the serving line(s). __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

01-02-2011, 01:40 AM	#8
grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles	own all equipment it pays for itself over time. tables chairs i have a girl who owns I get a cut

01-02-2011, 08:06 PM	#9
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	We own everything for serving. Use high qualty disposable table service and rent china if need be. __________________ [CENTER][B][/B] [/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I][B]KCBS #13207[/B][/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]2013 Insane Can Posse [/I][I]Tour [/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][I]Sponsored By: [/I][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Gateway BBQ Store[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Blues Hog BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Plowboys BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER]

01-02-2011, 08:26 PM	#10
Against The Grain Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-30-07 Location: Galveston	Our main guy here not only owns everything he will also rent it to you. __________________ "The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child (1912-2004) Member Lighthouse Charity Team Elks Lodge 126

01-04-2011, 04:03 PM	#11
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Thanks, everyone. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

01-04-2011, 08:15 PM	#12
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	The events I have organized, the caterers rented all of the tables, chairs and service. Or the organization did so and worked with the caterer. These were not 'picnic' style. The church events all used disposable stuff and tables and chairs were owned. __________________ [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]

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