Allright all you other caterers......

jbrink01 · 12-31-2008, 05:33 PM

I just received my invitation to bid an event we lost last year. 600 people, and it went for $12.00 a head last year (we lost the bid, as we incorrectly assumed steak was requested and it was not, it was just an option). Anyway, for 2 meats, 2 veggies, starch and tea we are coming up about 5% high based on our pricing spreadsheet compared to the winning bid last year.

I want this work but don't want to leave money on the table. At $12, we would clear about $2000 for the evening. Discuss.......

Bbq Bubba · 12-31-2008, 05:39 PM

Need some more info......

What 2 meats?
Cooking on-site?
serving?

Thats a pretty darn good price for that menu, especially for the larger group, but VERY doable!

jbrink01 · 12-31-2008, 05:42 PM

It's a choice of meats. I would offer pork loin, eye of round, chicken cacciatore, and sausage and peppers. Standard veggies and starch. 2 buffet lines, acrylic disposable plates. I'm ok at $12, and I'll kick me own arse if I lose it at $11.75. How would you price it? It includes tea, coffee and rolls.

C Rocke · 12-31-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

I just received my invitation to bid an event we lost last year. 600 people, and it went for $12.00 a head last year (we lost the bid, as we incorrectly assumed steak was requested and it was not, it was just an option). Anyway, for 2 meats, 2 veggies, starch and tea we are coming up about 5% high based on our pricing spreadsheet compared to the winning bid last year.

I want this work but don't want to leave money on the table. At $12, we would clear about $2000 for the evening. Discuss.......

If the person who got this last year was so good for the price, why are they just not having them come back? "Bid" (For me anyway) is code for a way to grind the existing supplier. Realize the economy is slow, but there is room for value, as opposed to price - IMHO.

jbrink01 · 12-31-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by C Rocke

If the person who got this last year was so good for the price, why are they just not having them come back? "Bid" (For me anyway) is code for a way to grind the existing supplier. Realize the economy is slow, but there is room for value, as opposed to price - IMHO.

I make a living selling the most expensive material handling equipment available - I understand value over price selling. This organization issues request for bid for every event.

C Rocke · 12-31-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

I make a living selling the most expensive material handling equipment available - I understand value over price selling. This organization issues request for bid for every event.

I'm stymied - You'll come up with a good solution for them. $2k for the evening is still 2k.

jbrink01 · 12-31-2008, 07:08 PM

Thats what i'm thinking!

Plowboy · 12-31-2008, 07:11 PM

28% profit and a $7200 check... I'd do it. Positive cash flow is a good thing.

jbrink01 · 12-31-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Plowboy

28% profit and a $7200 check... I'd do it. Positive cash flow is a good thing.

I hear ya. We could use a little more cash flow, even though I like a bit higher GP.

Plowboy · 12-31-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

I hear ya. We could use a little more cash flow, even though I like a bit higher GP.

Hell, I cooked one brisket today for someone and even delivered across town. I'll do anything for a check. Lawd knows I spend enough.

C Rocke · 12-31-2008, 07:53 PM

NP is down on everthing. Can't sacrifice product or prep quality, and a fuel surcharge doesn't hold as much water at $1.75 a gallon. Just have to upsell/add on wherever possible I guess. Still looking for a bigger pit though...

Big Butt BBQ · 01-01-2009, 08:57 AM

How much of each meat are you planning on purchasing?

What are your employee costs for this event?

jbrink01 · 01-01-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Butt BBQ

How much of each meat are you planning on purchasing? 600 people = 200#'s cooked = 350#'s raw.

What are your employee costs for this event? $400

Why do you ask?

Big Butt BBQ · 01-01-2009, 11:18 AM

Needed the information to calculate pricing for this event. Based on current market prices in my area.

hossrocks · 01-01-2009, 01:21 PM

If you can pull off a 600 head dinner @ $12 per and still clear 28% GP that is pretty solid. Plus, you can add this to your portfolio. Not to mention the number of gigs you potentially will book from the 600 attending the event. As they say in marketing... Of those 600 each of them will tell at least 3 of their friends over the water cooler how good the food was and who did the catering.
My wife and I discuss this all the time. We shoot for 40% GP on our gigs. I would look the 12% as advertising!!! Just my .02.

12-31-2008, 05:33 PM	#1
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Allright all you other caterers...... I just received my invitation to bid an event we lost last year. 600 people, and it went for $12.00 a head last year (we lost the bid, as we incorrectly assumed steak was requested and it was not, it was just an option). Anyway, for 2 meats, 2 veggies, starch and tea we are coming up about 5% high based on our pricing spreadsheet compared to the winning bid last year. I want this work but don't want to leave money on the table. At $12, we would clear about $2000 for the evening. Discuss....... __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

12-31-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need some more info...... What 2 meats? Cooking on-site? serving? Thats a pretty darn good price for that menu, especially for the larger group, but VERY doable! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

12-31-2008, 05:42 PM	#3
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's a choice of meats. I would offer pork loin, eye of round, chicken cacciatore, and sausage and peppers. Standard veggies and starch. 2 buffet lines, acrylic disposable plates. I'm ok at $12, and I'll kick me own arse if I lose it at $11.75. How would you price it? It includes tea, coffee and rolls. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

12-31-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats what i'm thinking! __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

12-31-2008, 07:11 PM	#8
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	28% profit and a $7200 check... I'd do it. Positive cash flow is a good thing. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

12-31-2008, 07:53 PM	#11
C Rocke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-29-07 Location: Garden Grove, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	NP is down on everthing. Can't sacrifice product or prep quality, and a fuel surcharge doesn't hold as much water at $1.75 a gallon. Just have to upsell/add on wherever possible I guess. Still looking for a bigger pit though... __________________ *Rancho A Go Go BBQ Truck* *Rancho To Go BBQ Takeout* Cookshack 250 Smoke Chef 200 Twitter - @ranchoagogo @ranchotogobbq www.ranchoagogo.com www.ranchotogobbq.com

01-01-2009, 08:57 AM	#12
Big Butt BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-20-08 Location: Endwell NY & Belmont NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How much of each meat are you planning on purchasing? What are your employee costs for this event? Last edited by Big Butt BBQ; 01-01-2009 at 09:43 AM..

01-01-2009, 11:18 AM	#14
Big Butt BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-20-08 Location: Endwell NY & Belmont NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Needed the information to calculate pricing for this event. Based on current market prices in my area.

01-01-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
hossrocks On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-26-06 Location: Kuna, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you can pull off a 600 head dinner @ $12 per and still clear 28% GP that is pretty solid. Plus, you can add this to your portfolio. Not to mention the number of gigs you potentially will book from the 600 attending the event. As they say in marketing... Of those 600 each of them will tell at least 3 of their friends over the water cooler how good the food was and who did the catering. My wife and I discuss this all the time. We shoot for 40% GP on our gigs. I would look the 12% as advertising!!! Just my .02. __________________ Hoss Big Daddy's BBQ Concessions and Catering Kuna, ID www.bigdaddysbbqonline.com Louisiana Grill - Whole Hog Traeger 150 30x72 Reverse Flow Offset 16ft Wells Cargo Mobile Kitchen 12ft Full service Mobile Kitchen

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