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04-07-2009, 10:42 AM | #1 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-09-08
Location: Forker River, NJ
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I have 5k to spend
I have 5k budget to spend on a new cooker for vending and catering. What is my best bet for the money. PLease help, I am having a hell of a time making a decision.
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04-07-2009, 11:04 AM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: Clearwater, FL
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Bro, you've got a tough call to make.
$5K will get you a variety of cookers, but a lot depends on how much volume you need as well as how you want to cook. I got my Kingfisher rotisserie stick-burner for under $5K delivered to FL. You can also get a FEC100 for under $5K. The large Spicewine falls into that category. If you need mobility with a cooker on its own trailer or axle, well things get more problematic. Check out Spice's site for an idea or two. Also look at http://www.kck.com/kingfisher_kookers_specials for Kingfisher cookers - Bob treated me right when I ordered mine. Also look at http://brittsbarbecue.com/html/jack_...h_cookers.html for additional ideas. The Lang cookers give a lot of volume and portability. Most fabricators can put any of their cookers on an axle or trailer.
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04-07-2009, 12:40 PM | #3 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-09-08
Location: Forker River, NJ
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Thanks for the info
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04-07-2009, 01:14 PM | #4 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-26-09
Location: Madeira Beach, FL
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If I had that to spend, I'd go with a used J&R Manufacturing Oyler 700. They're a little hard to find, but they're out there.
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04-07-2009, 01:28 PM | #5 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 08-17-06
Location: Washington, Missouri
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I started with a OK Joes (Horizon) 36" that I bought for $5700.00. Wanna buy it?
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04-07-2009, 02:01 PM | #6 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 11-02-08
Location: Cordova, TN
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Check out the Diamond Plate Pits. Easy to operate and tow like a dream http://www.extremebbqtrailers.com/smokersfat40.html
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04-07-2009, 02:20 PM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-09-08
Location: Forker River, NJ
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Man, now I am really confused. Thanks for all the info. I now have to make a decision. Anymore input would be great. Thanks
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04-07-2009, 02:37 PM | #8 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: Clearwater, FL
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1. Determine what you will spend. That's easy - $5K 2. How much cooker do you need? Not so easy but figure out how much you will cook on 90% of your biggest sessions. 3. Wood, charcoal, pellets? 4. Do you need a trailer/axle? 5. Sit in a chair and whine a bit! All the cookers mentioned and plenty that aren't will get the job done for you. My only regret with my Kingfisher is I didn't buy the bigger 6 shelf rotisserie model. My 4-shelf has taken care of the 90% (#2 on the list) and I've cooked pulled pork for 400 folks on my cooker. Now, that being said, I'd kill for an FEC500 or Jack's Old South Shoulder or pig cooker. The FEC for volume (I happen to love rotisserie shelves) and pellet convenience, the JOS for volume and INSULATION. Of course, you pay for these features. I live and cook mostly in FL so my single skin cooker has been ok, but there have been times I would have killed for an insulated cooker. So, keep looking and kicking the tires. Nothing beats a trip to a cook off, or a dealer/fabricator. Check out your local area - you might be amazed at some of the work being done in your own back yard! My next rig will probably come from a guy in Lakeland that I met at one of my first cook offs.
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Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper. |
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04-07-2009, 02:58 PM | #9 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-10-07
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
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It is easy Lang 84 long neck
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04-07-2009, 04:09 PM | #10 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
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I would love to agree with that Roger but not as much space as 1 would think.
We had a Lang 60 last year....way to small for even medium size events. Got the Lang 84 now and i can see were still gonna be short on space for larger parties. IMO, it all comes down to what size crowds you'll be cooking for and the most important factor....ease of use. You do NOT want to be running a cooker when you should be serving food. Set it and forget it that serves quality product is what your after. Good luck bro, if i had the funds, i have NO clue what i would get either.
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04-07-2009, 04:24 PM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
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I am dead set on a stick burner! When catering you should have people doing setup and people doing the cooking (YMMV). We try to keep stations seperate. For large parties or weddings, I rarely get to cook, I call on Country and also Mista for this. I am too busy doing other chit such as chatting with the client, supervising various stations, tablescapes, etc.
Of course this is my opinion time and time again, I just think stickburners offer the client something special versus an oven that receives pellets This thread also touches on the subject: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=59117 Disclaimer: YMMV
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04-07-2009, 04:32 PM | #12 | |
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Join Date: 03-23-08
Location: Draper, Utah
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I have to agree with Chad. I love my Kingfisher. I have the 6 rack rotisserie and have never had to fill it. Only downside is tending fire while trying to get everything else ready for a gig.
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04-07-2009, 04:34 PM | #13 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
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04-07-2009, 04:39 PM | #14 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
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04-07-2009, 04:44 PM | #15 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-13-03
Location: Clearwater, FL
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Considerations on stick-burners:
1. Have access to plenty of seasoned wood. 2. Be willing to stay up and tend the beast 3. Make sure it has the capacity you need 4. Refer to #1. I have a stick-burner. I have catered with it and done parties with it. But, there are times a trailer mounted pellet pooper or other cooker requiring less TLC would have been most appreciated.
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Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper. |
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