Monthly oppertunity

tmcmaster · 09-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Would anyone else take this...

Small catering event one Wednesday night per month for 12-15 persons. Menu wouldn't be set, but pricing would be, sandwich/lighter fare, 1 side, possible light dessert. Roughly $5-8 per person. LIke I said, monthly oppertunity, at a local firehall that could yield future jobs...

Anyone else think this is as worthwhile as I do?

Thanks!!

Bbq Bubba · 09-23-2009, 05:00 PM

Honestly....not if it's BBQ.
To much time involved for too little return.

UNLESS....it's something easy like chicken or pork loin.

Now i'm not one to turn down work so i would probably make it happen!

Good luck Tim, get your name out there!

txschutte · 09-23-2009, 09:01 PM

As Bubba said. No BBQ. But brats, burgers and oter grilled food I could make it happen. I would want a minimum price, not just a charge per head on such a small event.

big brother smoke · 09-23-2009, 10:00 PM

Nope! Max you make is $80 per week. Do it a couple of times and thats it (just to get your name out there).

Here is my math : 8x 15=$120; 2/3 profit= $80

Disclaimer: Your time may be more valuable, if you have a day job and need time for Wife/GF, kids, friends, clubs, etc. YMMV

tmcmaster · 09-24-2009, 10:11 AM

It's not going to be Q... although, if I have a bigger Q gig the weekend before, I will do some extra and serve that to them. I may also use them as 'test subjects' for new recipies, etc...

Jeff Hughes · 09-28-2009, 06:34 PM

I would not do it.

jbrink01 · 09-28-2009, 08:07 PM

Nope. I dont leave the house unless I can make money. IMHO $50 / hour for my time is the magic number, and that means every hour including shopping and prep.

fevoice · 09-28-2009, 10:46 PM

If you have the time and the inclination, I say - why not? What's the worst that could happen? You do it 2-3 times and if it doesn't lead to bigger things you can always politely end the deal. You could ask for higher $$ if they want ribs or pulled pork. Plus, at this price, you can try out some recipes and see how they go over. Word of mouth is a great way to make a sale... Once a month? Why not! You never know who's gonna sample your food and fall in love.

09-23-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Monthly oppertunity Would anyone else take this... Small catering event one Wednesday night per month for 12-15 persons. Menu wouldn't be set, but pricing would be, sandwich/lighter fare, 1 side, possible light dessert. Roughly $5-8 per person. LIke I said, monthly oppertunity, at a local firehall that could yield future jobs... Anyone else think this is as worthwhile as I do? Thanks!! __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

09-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Honestly....not if it's BBQ. To much time involved for too little return. UNLESS....it's something easy like chicken or pork loin. Now i'm not one to turn down work so i would probably make it happen! Good luck Tim, get your name out there! __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

09-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As Bubba said. No BBQ. But brats, burgers and oter grilled food I could make it happen. I would want a minimum price, not just a charge per head on such a small event. __________________ "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. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

09-23-2009, 10:00 PM	#4
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nope! Max you make is $80 per week. Do it a couple of times and thats it (just to get your name out there). Here is my math : 8x 15=$120; 2/3 profit= $80 Disclaimer: Your time may be more valuable, if you have a day job and need time for Wife/GF, kids, friends, clubs, etc. YMMV __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-24-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's not going to be Q... although, if I have a bigger Q gig the weekend before, I will do some extra and serve that to them. I may also use them as 'test subjects' for new recipies, etc... __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

09-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#6
Jeff Hughes is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-06 Location: tulsa oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would not do it. __________________ Klose 72" Mobile Medium BGE HastyBake Legacy 22" Weber Kettle(10 bucks@garage sale)

09-28-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nope. I dont leave the house unless I can make money. IMHO $50 / hour for my time is the magic number, and that means every hour including shopping and prep. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

09-28-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
fevoice Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-10-08 Location: Boulder, CO. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you have the time and the inclination, I say - why not? What's the worst that could happen? You do it 2-3 times and if it doesn't lead to bigger things you can always politely end the deal. You could ask for higher $$ if they want ribs or pulled pork. Plus, at this price, you can try out some recipes and see how they go over. Word of mouth is a great way to make a sale... Once a month? Why not! You never know who's gonna sample your food and fall in love. __________________ Frank Eriksen Roaring Fork BBQ :-D Modified Traeger 075 [URL="http://www.roaringforkbbq.com"]www.roaringforkbbq.com[/URL] [EMAIL="frank@roaringforkbbq.com"]frank@roaringforkbbq.com[/EMAIL]

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