Elks Lodge

lazybonesmoke1 · 10-31-2009, 09:58 AM

I have done some catering for an area Elks Lodge close to my restaurant in the past and they approached me recently to provide food for them on Sundays. They have a complete kitchen set-up but they are run by volunteers. They are not looking to make alot of money through food they make the money off of drinks, and they drink!! I didn't want to do it at first because Sundays are my day off, but some of my workers wanted more hours. I came up with a solution that works for everyone. I provide the food, whatever I have leftover from the week make sure it is weighed out and basically pre-portioned, have 1 cook there from 2-6 and have one of their people handle the cash. Last week was the first week and I sold almost $400 worth of food. $1 a plate goes to the Lodge, I pay my guy $50 cash, I get rid of old product and I get cash! You guys that do vending should look into your local Elks or VFW clubs. Try to get in maybe once a week or even once a month.

Deni

bbqbull · 10-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Thats a great idea Deni, glad the food isnt going to waste and gives you a clean start on Mondays.

An employee gets more pay, brilliant stimul style thinking!

FatBoyz · 11-01-2009, 01:34 AM

we just pick up the VFW here... we did a fish fry last weekend...when i saw some of the guys thy brought from the hospital i cryed a bit. thay acted like i t was the greatist meal thay ever had. i did not make much on this but i felt good after it was done

pahutchens · 11-02-2009, 02:45 PM

As a Veteran and former VA Chaplain (resident) the nursing home residents of my facility looked forward to trips to the VFW, Legion and other fraternal lodges. Getting out, and having a meal outside of the facility was rare for some. They would talk about it for days (a few for weeks) afterwards

10-31-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
lazybonesmoke1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-10-06 Location: MICHIGAN	Elks Lodge I have done some catering for an area Elks Lodge close to my restaurant in the past and they approached me recently to provide food for them on Sundays. They have a complete kitchen set-up but they are run by volunteers. They are not looking to make alot of money through food they make the money off of drinks, and they drink!! I didn't want to do it at first because Sundays are my day off, but some of my workers wanted more hours. I came up with a solution that works for everyone. I provide the food, whatever I have leftover from the week make sure it is weighed out and basically pre-portioned, have 1 cook there from 2-6 and have one of their people handle the cash. Last week was the first week and I sold almost $400 worth of food. $1 a plate goes to the Lodge, I pay my guy $50 cash, I get rid of old product and I get cash! You guys that do vending should look into your local Elks or VFW clubs. Try to get in maybe once a week or even once a month. Deni __________________ [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]

10-31-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Thats a great idea Deni, glad the food isnt going to waste and gives you a clean start on Mondays. An employee gets more pay, brilliant stimul style thinking! __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

11-01-2009, 01:34 AM	#3
FatBoyz is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-16-07 Location: Mukwonago, Wi	we just pick up the VFW here... we did a fish fry last weekend...when i saw some of the guys thy brought from the hospital i cryed a bit. thay acted like i t was the greatist meal thay ever had. i did not make much on this but i felt good after it was done __________________ i feel i should say something profound .... so drink up the beers getting cold

11-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
pahutchens is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-23-09 Location: Eau Claire WI (finally)	As a Veteran and former VA Chaplain (resident) the nursing home residents of my facility looked forward to trips to the VFW, Legion and other fraternal lodges. Getting out, and having a meal outside of the facility was rare for some. They would talk about it for days (a few for weeks) afterwards __________________ Phil UDS, Weber Kettle, #5 Kamado refurbished 'the Copper top' [COLOR="navy"]Blue 'like my Smoke' Thermapen[/COLOR] IMBAS certified MOINK! baller, KCBS MCBJ & CTC

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