What should I serve?????

grillfella · 10-30-2009, 01:55 AM

Hey boys doing an election party for my moms election party 140 people. Her people are giving me $600 bucks to do the food. Any ideas on what to serve? Not really looking to make a lot of money, but would like to pocket some (more of a promotional thing) any ideas

Marsha · 10-30-2009, 02:05 AM

Depends on the venue and how long people will be at the event. Will they all be there for quite a while or will they be in and out a lot, etc? Would you want to serve appetizers or meals or sandwiches? Pulled pork or brisket sandwiches? Seeing that you are in SoCal, tri-tip sandwiches? For appetizers you could serve MOINK Balls. sliders, etc. For meals you could have chicken and beef or pork in chafing dishes, plus beans, mac n' cheese, then salads on the side. Just don't leave hot food in the chafing dishes or the cold salads out too long or they start looking kind of bad and worn out. Better to have to re-fill the chafers, salad bowls, etc., than have old food out there for people. We always try to serve fresh food to our customers.

grillfella · 10-30-2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks Marsha, we will be serving from 8 to 1030pm. not long

Captain Dave · 10-30-2009, 04:34 AM

At $4.28 per person...beans and rice

Bbq Bubba · 10-30-2009, 06:58 AM

You want to make money?
Hotdogs & chips.

Norcoredneck · 10-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Garth57 · 10-30-2009, 10:49 AM

Don't see how you will make any money for that price.

jbrink01 · 10-30-2009, 11:08 AM

It will cost you money if you want anything good.......

big brother smoke · 10-30-2009, 12:45 PM

Taco bar. You can do grilled chix and some beef with the fixins. SHould be able to get $100 in your pocket, if lucky!

smokinit · 10-30-2009, 01:00 PM

Smoked P&J sammies sounds good

Looks like a total advertising expense at that price.

Jacked UP BBQ · 10-30-2009, 01:02 PM

Its for your mom, you shouldnt make money!

C Rocke · 10-30-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grillfella

Hey boys doing an election party for my moms election party 140 people. Her people are giving me $600 bucks to do the food. Any ideas on what to serve? Not really looking to make a lot of money, but would like to pocket some (more of a promotional thing) any ideas

Just don't tell anyone how much you got paid - Perceived value is how to sell caterings!

lazybonesmoke1 · 10-30-2009, 03:54 PM

Do you get the money up front? If so just pocket $100 then go to the store and get $500 worth of whatever is on special. I bet you can do Pulled pork, beans and slaw for that amount.

grillfella · 10-30-2009, 05:12 PM

thanks boys

10-30-2009, 01:55 AM	#1
grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What should I serve????? Hey boys doing an election party for my moms election party 140 people. Her people are giving me $600 bucks to do the food. Any ideas on what to serve? Not really looking to make a lot of money, but would like to pocket some (more of a promotional thing) any ideas

10-30-2009, 02:05 AM	#2
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends on the venue and how long people will be at the event. Will they all be there for quite a while or will they be in and out a lot, etc? Would you want to serve appetizers or meals or sandwiches? Pulled pork or brisket sandwiches? Seeing that you are in SoCal, tri-tip sandwiches? For appetizers you could serve MOINK Balls. sliders, etc. For meals you could have chicken and beef or pork in chafing dishes, plus beans, mac n' cheese, then salads on the side. Just don't leave hot food in the chafing dishes or the cold salads out too long or they start looking kind of bad and worn out. Better to have to re-fill the chafers, salad bowls, etc., than have old food out there for people. We always try to serve fresh food to our customers. __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

10-30-2009, 04:34 AM	#4
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Beechgrove, Tn. 37018 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At $4.28 per person...beans and rice __________________ Thanks for noticing

10-30-2009, 07:47 AM	#6
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10-30-2009, 10:49 AM	#7
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10-30-2009, 02:13 AM	#3
grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Marsha, we will be serving from 8 to 1030pm. not long

10-30-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You want to make money? Hotdogs & chips.

10-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#8
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10-30-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Taco bar. You can do grilled chix and some beef with the fixins. SHould be able to get $100 in your pocket, if lucky! __________________ 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"

10-30-2009, 01:00 PM	#10
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10-30-2009, 03:54 PM	#13
lazybonesmoke1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-10-06 Location: MICHIGAN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you get the money up front? If so just pocket $100 then go to the store and get $500 worth of whatever is on special. I bet you can do Pulled pork, beans and slaw for that amount. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]DENI-DETROIT[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS]LAZYBONES SMOKEHOUSE[/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][URL="http://www.LazybonesSmokehouse.NET"]WWW.LazybonesSmokehouse.NET[/URL][/FONT]

10-30-2009, 05:12 PM	#14
grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks boys

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