Got another Catering Gig

ThomEmery · 01-04-2008, 11:06 PM

A month ago I was paid $1000 to cook BBQ
Now I got another party $1500 to cook BBQ for 75 folks
Aint this a wonderful world we live in?
By God I would do it for free

txschutte · 01-04-2008, 11:18 PM

Yes it's greatfeeling. I picked up my first invite to be an exclusive vendor at an event here in central NE to happen in spring. I couldn't be happier.

chinesebob · 01-04-2008, 11:21 PM

Thom - what are you serving out of curiosity?

ThomEmery · 01-04-2008, 11:25 PM

We are doing Half Chickens, Brisket, Pork Shoulder, green salad, baked beans, grilled veggies, Flamed cheese bread ( we warm/crisp the cheese with the Weed Burner) Heck of a show roll
It is a BDay party so no dessert

chinesebob · 01-04-2008, 11:36 PM

Just out of curiosity how did you come up with your price? I've done comparable sized groups and charged about half that. I'm asking because this year we're going to charge more and I'm interested in your pricing thoughts. I agree with you entirely on it and I think how awesome.

Part of me is a little in awe and maybe jealous.

txschutte · 01-04-2008, 11:41 PM

Hey CB, If you're only charging $10/person, the only person getting cheated is you. For a spread like Thom's, I charge about $18/head with controlled portions and no servers. I get cheaper when the customer starts bringing 100 people or more.

chinesebob · 01-04-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txschutte

Hey CB, If you're only charging $10/person, the only person getting cheated is you. For a spread like Thom's, I charge about $18/head with controlled portions and no servers. I get cheaper when the customer starts bringing 100 people or more.

I know. I won't hijack this thread anymore. Thanks guys. I'll start another one when later.

Again, congrats Thom. Keep this up and you'll be able to retire....

Rub-A-Dub · 01-05-2008, 12:02 AM

Gratz Thom!!!!! Hope it all goes well for ya.

Bigmista · 01-05-2008, 12:59 AM

Way to go Thom! The only people I know that know 75 people are already in the CBBQA.

ThomEmery · 01-05-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinesebob

Just out of curiosity how did you come up with your price? I've done comparable sized groups and charged about half that. I'm asking because this year we're going to charge more and I'm interested in your pricing thoughts. I agree with you entirely on it and I think how awesome.

Part of me is a little in awe and maybe jealous.

$10 plate go get Mc Ribs
$20 a plate 3 competition style meats
I could have asked a set up fee
left that on the table
Remember I grew up in the Coachella Valley
Lots of Folks retire here.
To live near the Golf Courses
I will be set up two feet off the 1st fairway
get the picture?

beerguy · 01-05-2008, 05:58 AM

"Fore" sure! Great gig.

tonto1117 · 01-05-2008, 06:53 AM

Nice....I'm starting to get calls for spring gigs already....gotta love it!!!

smokinit · 01-05-2008, 07:40 AM

Nice! still two feet of snow here and -2 degrees. The only thing cooking here is my pellet stove keepin the house warm.

Brian in So Cal · 01-05-2008, 11:31 AM

WTG Thom, I got to see some day the cheese bread warmed up with a weed burner.

Maybe a Friday night potluck side at one of your contests.

txschutte · 01-05-2008, 01:02 PM

When you get a chance, we need weedburner cheesy bread pron, Thom.

01-04-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	Got another Catering Gig A month ago I was paid $1000 to cook BBQ Now I got another party $1500 to cook BBQ for 75 folks Aint this a wonderful world we live in? By God I would do it for free __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

01-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	Yes it's greatfeeling. I picked up my first invite to be an exclusive vendor at an event here in central NE to happen in spring. I couldn't be happier. __________________ "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.

01-04-2008, 11:21 PM	#3
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH	Thom - what are you serving out of curiosity? __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

01-04-2008, 11:25 PM	#4
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	We are doing Half Chickens, Brisket, Pork Shoulder, green salad, baked beans, grilled veggies, Flamed cheese bread ( we warm/crisp the cheese with the Weed Burner) Heck of a show roll It is a BDay party so no dessert __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

01-04-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
chinesebob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-07-07 Location: Westerville,OH	Just out of curiosity how did you come up with your price? I've done comparable sized groups and charged about half that. I'm asking because this year we're going to charge more and I'm interested in your pricing thoughts. I agree with you entirely on it and I think how awesome. Part of me is a little in awe and maybe jealous. __________________ Chinesebob - Central Ohio A Chinese speaking white guy in search of the perfect bbq.

01-04-2008, 11:41 PM	#6
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	Hey CB, If you're only charging $10/person, the only person getting cheated is you. For a spread like Thom's, I charge about $18/head with controlled portions and no servers. I get cheaper when the customer starts bringing 100 people or more. __________________ "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.

01-05-2008, 12:02 AM	#8
Rub-A-Dub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-07 Location: seeley, ca	Gratz Thom!!!!! Hope it all goes well for ya. __________________ :icon_cool 1 Smoke-N-Pit offset 1 UDS!! 1 Turkey Fryer 1 Homebuilt reverse flow 1 18" Weber

01-05-2008, 12:59 AM	#9
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Way to go Thom! The only people I know that know 75 people are already in the CBBQA. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

01-05-2008, 05:58 AM	#11
beerguy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-05 Location: Fredericksburg Va	"Fore" sure! Great gig. __________________ I support PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals Other half of the Cat Sass BBQ team Traeger BBQ100 18.5 " WSM X2 Weber Gold Kettle 22 1/2" Weber 18 1/2 " 22.5 " WSM X2

01-05-2008, 06:53 AM	#12
tonto1117 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-26-07 Location: ADA, MI	Nice....I'm starting to get calls for spring gigs already....gotta love it!!! __________________ Theresa. Smokin' Scotsmen BBQ www.smokinscotsmen.com Geer Pit by Jambo FEC-100 WSM WEBER GENISES GAS GRILL CBJ Bacon & eggs - Hens are involved but pigs are commited.

01-05-2008, 07:40 AM	#13
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY	Nice! still two feet of snow here and -2 degrees. The only thing cooking here is my pellet stove keepin the house warm. __________________ I'MMM Back💪

01-05-2008, 11:31 AM	#14
Brian in So Cal Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-12-07 Location: canyon Country, Ca, 91387	WTG Thom, I got to see some day the cheese bread warmed up with a weed burner. Maybe a Friday night potluck side at one of your contests. __________________ www.rocstock.org Blast Off BBQ, Brian K As a matter of fact I am a rocket scientist! Just call me Dad.

01-05-2008, 01:02 PM	#15
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	When you get a chance, we need weedburner cheesy bread pron, Thom. __________________ "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.

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