Catering Prices

dobdabomb · 08-29-2013, 10:29 AM

I havent seen a thread in a while on this but I am curious how much you charge per meat, especially whole. I have done this a handful but curious what prices are now nationwide on average for catering. This is just for the meat, id appreciate it.

Boston Butt 8lb'er(cooked 4-5lbs)
St. Louis Rib Full Rack
Baby Back Full Rack
Quarter Chicken's per piece
Brisket 13-15lb'er

I am going to do a labor day cook so curious if things have changed much from what I have charged before. I think I have been fairly conservative.

Thanks guys.

garzanium · 08-29-2013, 11:09 AM

I dont do catering-but im certain there is no "national average" as some meats(example Brisket in TX vs Brisket in the north east) have a much different price based on the region. I would look at local joints and base my price off of that. Im certain their cost of meats and cooking/serving material is lower than yours-so that is something to consider as well.

dobdabomb · 08-29-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by garzanium

I dont do catering-but im certain there is no "national average" as some meats(example Brisket in TX vs Brisket in the north east) have a much different price based on the region. I would look at local joints and base my price off of that. Im certain their cost of meats and cooking/serving material is lower than yours-so that is something to consider as well.

What I meant by national average was by taking a look at those post after mine and seeing what is the norm. I understand what you mean though and I agree. I get some of my meat pretty cheap and should be close to cost from seeing what my local mom and pops get them for.

dobdabomb · 08-29-2013, 08:00 PM

Man figured there would be feedback here, thought a lot catered.

IamMadMan · 08-29-2013, 08:08 PM

Catering isn't the sale of meat, it's the preparation and service of providing the whole meal from salad to desert including beverages. Prices are set on per person and vary depending upon the choices within the confines of the menu..

For Ala Carte pick-up in foil pans, minimum 5 lb order as follows

Brisket $13.00 @ Lb
Pulled Pork $10.50 @ Lb
Chicken $3.00 per leg quarter, $4.00 per breast quarter
St Louis Ribs $14.00 @ Lb
Baby Backs $16.00 @ Lb

The Pig's Blanket · 08-29-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dobdabomb

Man figured there would be feedback here, thought a lot catered.

You might try posting in the catering area? Those guys helped me out

dobdabomb · 08-29-2013, 08:27 PM

Gotcha, guess I have never seen it. Will look for section. Thanks guys.

toadhunter911 · 08-30-2013, 07:15 AM

Final pricing always depends on what you pay for your raw product, what it costs to create your finished product, and what your time is worth to you. Most here use the cost x 3 method to set pricing. YMMV.

HBMTN · 08-31-2013, 08:15 PM

I don't sell meats "whole" I have seen those who do, say they charge $XX per butt. To me if you do it that way and cook a case somebody is going to get 4.5lbs and another is going to get 3.4lbs from two different butts. I sell by the lb and we are getting $11.95lb for pork and $16.95lb for brisket.

08-29-2013, 10:29 AM	#1
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Catering Prices I havent seen a thread in a while on this but I am curious how much you charge per meat, especially whole. I have done this a handful but curious what prices are now nationwide on average for catering. This is just for the meat, id appreciate it. Boston Butt 8lb'er(cooked 4-5lbs) St. Louis Rib Full Rack Baby Back Full Rack Quarter Chicken's per piece Brisket 13-15lb'er I am going to do a labor day cook so curious if things have changed much from what I have charged before. I think I have been fairly conservative. Thanks guys. __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

08-29-2013, 11:09 AM	#2
garzanium Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-13-13 Location: Central Tx	I dont do catering-but im certain there is no "national average" as some meats(example Brisket in TX vs Brisket in the north east) have a much different price based on the region. I would look at local joints and base my price off of that. Im certain their cost of meats and cooking/serving material is lower than yours-so that is something to consider as well. __________________ Backwoods Fatboy-profile for cart build link,Weber OTG,Weber Smokey Joe, Maverick 732,Tan Thermapen

08-29-2013, 08:00 PM	#4
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Man figured there would be feedback here, thought a lot catered. __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

08-29-2013, 08:27 PM	#7
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Gotcha, guess I have never seen it. Will look for section. Thanks guys. __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

08-30-2013, 07:15 AM	#8
toadhunter911 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-22-09 Location: Eastpointe, Mi	Final pricing always depends on what you pay for your raw product, what it costs to create your finished product, and what your time is worth to you. Most here use the cost x 3 method to set pricing. YMMV. __________________ Craig...Chief cook and pot washer, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS)

08-29-2013, 08:08 PM	#5
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Catering isn't the sale of meat, it's the preparation and service of providing the whole meal from salad to desert including beverages. Prices are set on per person and vary depending upon the choices within the confines of the menu.. For Ala Carte pick-up in foil pans, minimum 5 lb order as follows Brisket $13.00 @ Lb Pulled Pork $10.50 @ Lb Chicken $3.00 per leg quarter, $4.00 per breast quarter St Louis Ribs $14.00 @ Lb Baby Backs $16.00 @ Lb

08-31-2013, 08:15 PM	#9
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I don't sell meats "whole" I have seen those who do, say they charge $XX per butt. To me if you do it that way and cook a case somebody is going to get 4.5lbs and another is going to get 3.4lbs from two different butts. I sell by the lb and we are getting $11.95lb for pork and $16.95lb for brisket.