All you other caterers....

jbrink01 · 04-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Who still goes to Sam's and RD, and who uses a service like Sysco, Fox River, Crown Foods? I met with a rep / freind today and it would sure be easy but takes away a little flexibility. Sam's and RD are 1 hour away. Thought? Discuss........Please and thanks!

PS - I have a place for them to unload and I have cold storage. Pricing appears to be similar. Pork is cheaper, brisket is higher. Buns are higher, desserts are cheaper.

big brother smoke · 04-06-2010, 05:21 PM

I use Jordanos as my food distributor, I still go to Costco, Sam's and sometimes RD.
I use my distributor for the following:
chicken, buts, briskie, potatoes, veggies, salad, parbaked goods such as corn bread muffins, beans, cheese, seafood, plastic knives and forks, etc.

I use Costco for ribs, tri-tips, LOINs, potato salad, fruit,Coffee, etc.
I use Sam's for condiments, plastic plates, fruit, napkins, bar mops, etc.
I use RD rarely, the closest one is 70+ miles, so I have to be in LA for other stuff to consider going.

Mlukewow · 04-06-2010, 05:22 PM

Im on the West Coast and have a RD about 30 in drive from me I just got back from a shopping run and find they are the best priced around the Portland area. I also price shop cash and carry and some things from Costco. I am still small enought that a Sysco or Food services of america are out of my range for delivery.

One day tho I will be with you big boys!!!

big brother smoke · 04-06-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mlukewow

Im on the West Coast and have a RD about 30 in drive from me I just got back from a shopping run and find they are the best priced around the Portland area. I also price shop cash and carry and some things from Costco. I am still small enought that a Sysco or Food services of america are out of my range for delivery.

One day tho I will be with you big boys!!!

Look for a family owned distribution company such as Jordano's. You can do will call. Saves time on big orders.

txschutte · 04-06-2010, 05:36 PM

I use a local Distributor (Cash-Wa) that has stores in both of their warehouses. Both of them are about a 45 min drive. Sam's is about 2hrs away, so we have to be predicting a load. As far as Costco and RD goes, there isn't one within 5 hrs of here.

dswfondy · 04-06-2010, 06:26 PM

We use sysco for our dist. Being a fullservice Rest. thats what we need and they have the best avail, brisket ribs and pork that i like. Plus many of them have will-call pickup for smaller orders. Just depends on your Rep. ours is the best, does his best for any product we want and does way more than expected.

JD McGee · 04-06-2010, 06:47 PM

I use RD, Costco, and a new local meat distributor...Northwest Earth & Ocean...

C Rocke · 04-06-2010, 07:12 PM

RD is 5 miles away, and on the way from our kitchen, so RD is the go to most of the time. Little Sam's Club, some items online.

jbrink01 · 04-06-2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys! My rep is great, so I think we will try them. Neil, what do you do for buns? How much you using a week? Our weekly buy is in the $1500 - $2000 range in the summer.

big brother smoke · 04-07-2010, 01:06 AM

Who is this Neal you speak?

Jacked UP BBQ · 04-07-2010, 09:32 AM

How are the prices for meat at Costco?? Sams club is OK. I price shop meat between RD, Sams, and three dist.

big brother smoke · 04-07-2010, 09:36 AM

I find the meats at Sam's and Costco comparable. Maybe a little cheaper at Sam's sometimes.

Big Daddy's Bama BBQ · 04-07-2010, 03:09 PM

I find that Sam's club is cheaper in my area also plus my local Costco only carries pork shoulder - no butts so Sam's club is my main stop. What is RD that you guys speak of? Also, have any of you placed orders online?

big brother smoke · 04-07-2010, 03:39 PM

RD= Restaurant Depot

jbrink01 · 04-07-2010, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys.

04-06-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	All you other caterers.... Who still goes to Sam's and RD, and who uses a service like Sysco, Fox River, Crown Foods? I met with a rep / freind today and it would sure be easy but takes away a little flexibility. Sam's and RD are 1 hour away. Thought? Discuss........Please and thanks! PS - I have a place for them to unload and I have cold storage. Pricing appears to be similar. Pork is cheaper, brisket is higher. Buns are higher, desserts are cheaper. __________________ [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]

04-06-2010, 05:21 PM	#2
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	I use Jordanos as my food distributor, I still go to Costco, Sam's and sometimes RD. I use my distributor for the following: chicken, buts, briskie, potatoes, veggies, salad, parbaked goods such as corn bread muffins, beans, cheese, seafood, plastic knives and forks, etc. I use Costco for ribs, tri-tips, LOINs, potato salad, fruit,Coffee, etc. I use Sam's for condiments, plastic plates, fruit, napkins, bar mops, etc. I use RD rarely, the closest one is 70+ miles, so I have to be in LA for other stuff to consider going. __________________ 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

04-06-2010, 05:22 PM	#3
Mlukewow Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Beaverton, Oregon	Im on the West Coast and have a RD about 30 in drive from me I just got back from a shopping run and find they are the best priced around the Portland area. I also price shop cash and carry and some things from Costco. I am still small enought that a Sysco or Food services of america are out of my range for delivery. One day tho I will be with you big boys!!! __________________ Big Mike; Flying Barracuda BBQ

04-06-2010, 05:36 PM	#5
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	I use a local Distributor (Cash-Wa) that has stores in both of their warehouses. Both of them are about a 45 min drive. Sam's is about 2hrs away, so we have to be predicting a load. As far as Costco and RD goes, there isn't one within 5 hrs of here. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

04-06-2010, 06:47 PM	#7
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	I use RD, Costco, and a new local meat distributor...Northwest Earth & Ocean... __________________ "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...

04-06-2010, 06:26 PM	#6
dswfondy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-26-05 Location: Fond Du Lac,Wisconsin	We use sysco for our dist. Being a fullservice Rest. thats what we need and they have the best avail, brisket ribs and pork that i like. Plus many of them have will-call pickup for smaller orders. Just depends on your Rep. ours is the best, does his best for any product we want and does way more than expected.

04-06-2010, 07:12 PM	#8
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ	RD is 5 miles away, and on the way from our kitchen, so RD is the go to most of the time. Little Sam's Club, some items online. __________________ *Just me, the Wife, and the Dogs*

04-06-2010, 08:44 PM	#9
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	Thanks guys! My rep is great, so I think we will try them. Neil, what do you do for buns? How much you using a week? Our weekly buy is in the $1500 - $2000 range in the summer. __________________ [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]

04-07-2010, 01:06 AM	#10
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Who is this Neal you speak? __________________ 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

04-07-2010, 09:32 AM	#11
Jacked UP BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Forker River, NJ	How are the prices for meat at Costco?? Sams club is OK. I price shop meat between RD, Sams, and three dist. __________________ Jacked UP BBQ vending Ocean County Pig Assassins competition team retired and is now known as Jacked UP BBQ Fec 750 Fec 100 Large Spicewine

04-07-2010, 09:36 AM	#12
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	I find the meats at Sam's and Costco comparable. Maybe a little cheaper at Sam's sometimes. __________________ 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

04-07-2010, 03:09 PM	#13
Big Daddy's Bama BBQ Found some matches. Join Date: 10-21-09 Location: Huntsville, AL	I find that Sam's club is cheaper in my area also plus my local Costco only carries pork shoulder - no butts so Sam's club is my main stop. What is RD that you guys speak of? Also, have any of you placed orders online?

04-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#14
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	RD= Restaurant Depot __________________ 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

04-07-2010, 04:07 PM	#15
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri	Thanks guys. __________________ [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]

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