Need some pricing help

Buster Dog BBQ · 09-17-2009, 08:19 PM

Got asked to quote a lunch for 100 cooked onsite.

Spare ribs
chicken
mac and cheese
beans

I don't know ratio but assume it's probably 70/30 guys

will feed from 12-2

I was going to assume 2-3 ribs per person so if my math is close I need 25 racks.

I was going to do chicken thighs and some legs. I don't know how many to anticipate for here.

The beans I will just buy a big 10lb can. Do I need more than that? Will that be enough for two full pans?

And will two full pans of Mac and Cheese work?

What would be the charge for this? I have seen where you do cost by 3 or something like that.

thanks for the help.

Bbq Bubba · 09-17-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

Got asked to quote a lunch for 100 cooked onsite.

Spare ribs
chicken
mac and cheese
beans

I don't know ratio but assume it's probably 70/30 guys

will feed from 12-2

I was going to assume 2-3 ribs per person so if my math is close I need 25 racks.

Correct!

I was going to do chicken thighs and some legs. I don't know how many to anticipate for here.

1 per person.

The beans I will just buy a big 10lb can. Do I need more than that? Will that be enough for two full pans?

a #10 can feeds 26, you'll need 4.

And will two full pans of Mac and Cheese work?

If there FULL!

What would be the charge for this? I have seen where you do cost by 3 or something like that.

I would start at about $13-14 PP for that.

thanks for the help.

Good luck!

txschutte · 09-17-2009, 09:14 PM

I agree with Bubba if it's a drop off. However, it sounds like ou have a buffet type line going on? Serving from 12-2? Are you expecting people to go through the line maybe more than once? If it is, I would bump up the beans and ribs by 20%. Then, charge about $16/pp.

C Rocke · 09-17-2009, 11:30 PM

First - Get a contract for a guaranteed number to save any heartache later, and agree what will happen when more show up. If it's 100, put out only 100 plates. To make sure folks don't double up, do a served buffet with a helper or two to move everyone thru the line. Include a dinner roll to take up plate space.

Cooked onsite, 100 folks for this menu, I would go $16 a head.

FltEng · 09-18-2009, 11:31 AM

I agree with the served buffet line also, when you set up the line put the most inexpensive items first this includes the meat (chicken first then ribs...). It gives people the impression of a full plate when they get to the pricier stuff and therefore they won't ask for more...

warfrat · 09-21-2009, 07:41 PM

I just got asked to do a very similar gig today...100 people. This will be my first big catering gig doing the meat and the sides. I've cooked a pile of butts on several different occasions but I've never had to do all of the other stuff with it...I'm green as a gourd when it comes to this so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Buster Dog BBQ · 09-23-2009, 06:00 PM

Thanks guys. They accepted at $15 pp

dollarbill · 09-23-2009, 06:17 PM

Well howd it go?

Buster Dog BBQ · 09-23-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dollarbill

Well howd it go?

It's not till Mid Oct but they will pay me in full next week.

Bbq Bubba · 09-23-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

Thanks guys. They accepted at $15 pp

Sweet!

dollarbill · 09-24-2009, 09:17 AM

Real SWEET! Good luck with it.

Bigdog · 09-24-2009, 10:28 PM

Sounds good. And since they paid you in advance, I would get some extra meat just to make sure that I didn't run out.

HawgHeaven · 09-25-2009, 12:49 PM

$15 pp... I'd say ya' done good! Congrats on the upfront payola as well!!

Cabntmkr1 · 09-27-2009, 04:26 PM

Congrat's! Nice profit there.

watertowerbbq · 09-27-2009, 08:27 PM

Rod,
When we did the Operation BBQ, two full cans of beans filled a full size pan.

09-17-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	I agree with Bubba if it's a drop off. However, it sounds like ou have a buffet type line going on? Serving from 12-2? Are you expecting people to go through the line maybe more than once? If it is, I would bump up the beans and ribs by 20%. Then, charge about $16/pp. __________________ "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.

09-17-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ	First - Get a contract for a guaranteed number to save any heartache later, and agree what will happen when more show up. If it's 100, put out only 100 plates. To make sure folks don't double up, do a served buffet with a helper or two to move everyone thru the line. Include a dinner roll to take up plate space. Cooked onsite, 100 folks for this menu, I would go $16 a head. __________________ *Just me, the Wife, and the Dogs*

09-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#6
warfrat On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-14-08 Location: Live Oak, FL	I just got asked to do a very similar gig today...100 people. This will be my first big catering gig doing the meat and the sides. I've cooked a pile of butts on several different occasions but I've never had to do all of the other stuff with it...I'm green as a gourd when it comes to this so any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Wooley Bully "BBQ Mafia" Stump's Stretch FEC-100 Lang 36

09-23-2009, 06:00 PM	#7
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	Thanks guys. They accepted at $15 pp __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

09-24-2009, 10:28 PM	#12
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas	Sounds good. And since they paid you in advance, I would get some extra meat just to make sure that I didn't run out. __________________ Bigdog Senior member of the Brethren Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, a PK, ECB, UDS, Large BGE, a camping grill, a Blackstone flattop, a Camp Chef grill,The MOAB, and a YS640. MOINK. Pitman for Andy Groneman at the All Things BBQ cooking classes. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

09-17-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	Need some pricing help Got asked to quote a lunch for 100 cooked onsite. Spare ribs chicken mac and cheese beans I don't know ratio but assume it's probably 70/30 guys will feed from 12-2 I was going to assume 2-3 ribs per person so if my math is close I need 25 racks. I was going to do chicken thighs and some legs. I don't know how many to anticipate for here. The beans I will just buy a big 10lb can. Do I need more than that? Will that be enough for two full pans? And will two full pans of Mac and Cheese work? What would be the charge for this? I have seen where you do cost by 3 or something like that. thanks for the help. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

09-18-2009, 11:31 AM	#5
FltEng On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-29-08 Location: Navarre Beach, FL	I agree with the served buffet line also, when you set up the line put the most inexpensive items first this includes the meat (chicken first then ribs...). It gives people the impression of a full plate when they get to the pricier stuff and therefore they won't ask for more...

09-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
dollarbill Found some matches. Join Date: 09-07-09 Location: South, Denver	Well howd it go?

09-24-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
dollarbill Found some matches. Join Date: 09-07-09 Location: South, Denver	Real SWEET! Good luck with it.

09-25-2009, 12:49 PM	#13
HawgHeaven Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-17-08 Location: Newark, DE	$15 pp... I'd say ya' done good! Congrats on the upfront payola as well!! __________________ Pop-Pop Phil [I][COLOR=purple]Klose Backyard Chef[/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=purple]18.5" WSMs[/COLOR][/I] [I][COLOR=purple]Numerous Weber kettles[/COLOR][/I] Hawg Heaven Smokin' BBQ [URL]http://www.hhsbbq.com[/URL] Super, ultra-fast [B][I][U][COLOR=darkorange]ORANGE [/COLOR][/U][/I][/B]Thermapen

09-27-2009, 04:26 PM	#14
Cabntmkr1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: Wichita, Ks.	Congrat's! Nice profit there. __________________ [FONT=Arial]New Braunfels Black Diamond[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Backwoods Patio Smoker[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ET-73 Maverick Wireless Thermometer [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ServSafe Certified[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Déjà Moo - The feeling you've heard that bull before. [/FONT]

09-27-2009, 08:27 PM	#15
watertowerbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Ankeny, IA	Rod, When we did the Operation BBQ, two full cans of beans filled a full size pan. __________________ Matt Head Cook Water Tower BBQ Current: 2017 Yoder YS640 (2021), BWS Extended Party (2012), 14" WSM (2019, used, I have a problem) Previous: BWS Competitor (sold 2012), WSM - 18.5" (2009, sold 2011), WSM - 18.5" (2004, sold 2010) Superfast Orange Thermopen, Yellow MK4, Fireboard, Railroad Detective

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