How much to charge?

Richman2000 · 04-12-2011, 04:48 PM

Recently I did some pulled pork and cole slaw for a department at work to thank them for helping me out with a project. they loved it. Well they've come back to me and asked if I can make more for them. They are supplying for the Pork, and Lump for the smoke. I am doing it for the experience now. If I was to charge for doing pulled pork, how much after expenses is fair? I'm not planning on doing this much, but it's a good way to make some $$ to help with mods to the Chargriller, and add to my spices collection.

Thanks for the help.

Rich
Merced, Ca

hamiltont · 04-12-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm easy... A case of good beer or a nice bottle of whiskey would be more than adequate for me. Cheers!!!

Southern Home Boy · 04-12-2011, 05:55 PM

Standard catering markup is 3Xcost. Friends and family rates are generally beer and conversation.

Richman2000 · 04-13-2011, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the information. Beer will work, a Tawny Port will work better.

Thanks again,
Rich

Cook · 04-13-2011, 02:34 PM

Standard "restaurant" markup is 3x cost...catering markup can be substantially higher.

Go for the Port and the experience.

Lake Dogs · 04-13-2011, 02:40 PM

$24,000,000.00. Otherwise the Port.

Bamabuzzard · 04-13-2011, 02:46 PM

I was in a local convenient store this past weekend here in town and part of the store now has a guy selling BBQ. I took a gander at his menu and he was selling brisket for $13/lb. That seemed kind of high but I'm not experienced enough to know. I know I've seen pulled pork going for roughly $8-$10 /lb so maybe he's right on the mark.

Okay, did a bit of research. He's in the ballpark. Carry on....

NRA4Life · 04-13-2011, 04:47 PM

3X your expenses.

Richman2000 · 04-13-2011, 06:55 PM

Majority has it, Port it is. I'll have to specify a good 30 year old brand. The cheap stuff tastes like diesel fuel.

04-12-2011, 04:48 PM	#1
Richman2000 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-29-10 Location: Merced, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How much to charge? Recently I did some pulled pork and cole slaw for a department at work to thank them for helping me out with a project. they loved it. Well they've come back to me and asked if I can make more for them. They are supplying for the Pork, and Lump for the smoke. I am doing it for the experience now. If I was to charge for doing pulled pork, how much after expenses is fair? I'm not planning on doing this much, but it's a good way to make some $$ to help with mods to the Chargriller, and add to my spices collection. Thanks for the help. Rich Merced, Ca

04-12-2011, 05:17 PM	#2
hamiltont is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-24-10 Location: Kearney, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm easy... A case of good beer or a nice bottle of whiskey would be more than adequate for me. Cheers!!! __________________ If Homebrew & BBQ aren't the answer, then you're askin' the wrong questions... Cheers!!!

04-12-2011, 05:55 PM	#3
Southern Home Boy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-10 Location: St. Louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Standard catering markup is 3Xcost. Friends and family rates are generally beer and conversation. __________________ Pro Q Frontier, UDS (Little Red), "Turtle Drum" UDS, CG Gasser KCBS CBJ#61160

04-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$24,000,000.00. Otherwise the Port. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

04-13-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
Bamabuzzard is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was in a local convenient store this past weekend here in town and part of the store now has a guy selling BBQ. I took a gander at his menu and he was selling brisket for $13/lb. That seemed kind of high but I'm not experienced enough to know. I know I've seen pulled pork going for roughly $8-$10 /lb so maybe he's right on the mark. Okay, did a bit of research. He's in the ballpark. Carry on.... __________________ Checkout our Original BBQ Sauce & Cajun Pickles www.doubledsbbq.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Double...12864168786570 Stumps Baby Gravity Feed Smoker Backwoods Patio Unit Char Griller Offset for grilling Last edited by Bamabuzzard; 04-13-2011 at 04:52 PM..

04-13-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
Richman2000 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-29-10 Location: Merced, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the information. Beer will work, a Tawny Port will work better. Thanks again, Rich

04-13-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
Cook is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasnt, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Standard "restaurant" markup is 3x cost...catering markup can be substantially higher. Go for the Port and the experience.

04-13-2011, 04:47 PM	#8
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	3X your expenses. __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

04-13-2011, 06:55 PM	#9
Richman2000 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-29-10 Location: Merced, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Majority has it, Port it is. I'll have to specify a good 30 year old brand. The cheap stuff tastes like diesel fuel.

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