Wampus
somebody shut me the fark up.
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2009
- Location
- Mooresville, IN
Hey there Brethren.....
I think this is the thread I should post this question on?
Here's the deal.... My wife and I are blessed to be able to send our kids to a private school here in Mooresville. Every year, the school has an auction as a fund raiser. In past years, I've donated my time as a "handyman" to be auctioned off. It's always kind of a hassle. I don't really have time for side jobs anymore, and so doing it for free (albeit for a good cause) stinks.
This year, I've decided to do something I truly enjoy anyway.......BBQ! I'm going to put in to be a "BBQ cook for a day". I'm offering to help plan the menu, select (and even order/pickup) the meats, prepare and cook the BBQ for their party/event. I have a few cookers, so I'm posting that as long as it'll fit on my cookers, I'll cook it. I'm even offering to cook sides, as long as they can be cooked outdoors on my grill(s).
First of all, they need to know an approximate value of the donation. This is so that they know where to start the bidding. I was thinking of putting $200, but I really don't have a clue. (again, this isn't something that'll really matter, but I'm all about accuracy)
Secondly.....any advice on this would be appreciated. Although I've become quite comfortable cooking just about anything at MY house on my smokers and grills, I've not ever really cooked for strangers at all before. I've cooked for my Cub Scout families at cookouts and we even cooked up 2 butts last summer for our annual campout. I've cooked many times for family and friends at my place. All have been met with rave reviews. But, as you all know, when your brother and his family, or a bunch of friends come over to drink beers and eat BBQ.....if they don't like it, I ain't all that concerned. But I really want this thing to go over well. I'm sure I'll be fine. I only plan on cooking what I'm comfortable with. I'll be OK with ribs, chicken (whole or parts), turkey (whole or breast), butts, etc. Steaks, burgers and hot dogs are a no brainer. I've not done brisket yet or whole hog or anything, so I won't be going there.
Anyway..... any help would be appreciated.
Thanks all!
I think this is the thread I should post this question on?
Here's the deal.... My wife and I are blessed to be able to send our kids to a private school here in Mooresville. Every year, the school has an auction as a fund raiser. In past years, I've donated my time as a "handyman" to be auctioned off. It's always kind of a hassle. I don't really have time for side jobs anymore, and so doing it for free (albeit for a good cause) stinks.
This year, I've decided to do something I truly enjoy anyway.......BBQ! I'm going to put in to be a "BBQ cook for a day". I'm offering to help plan the menu, select (and even order/pickup) the meats, prepare and cook the BBQ for their party/event. I have a few cookers, so I'm posting that as long as it'll fit on my cookers, I'll cook it. I'm even offering to cook sides, as long as they can be cooked outdoors on my grill(s).
First of all, they need to know an approximate value of the donation. This is so that they know where to start the bidding. I was thinking of putting $200, but I really don't have a clue. (again, this isn't something that'll really matter, but I'm all about accuracy)
Secondly.....any advice on this would be appreciated. Although I've become quite comfortable cooking just about anything at MY house on my smokers and grills, I've not ever really cooked for strangers at all before. I've cooked for my Cub Scout families at cookouts and we even cooked up 2 butts last summer for our annual campout. I've cooked many times for family and friends at my place. All have been met with rave reviews. But, as you all know, when your brother and his family, or a bunch of friends come over to drink beers and eat BBQ.....if they don't like it, I ain't all that concerned. But I really want this thing to go over well. I'm sure I'll be fine. I only plan on cooking what I'm comfortable with. I'll be OK with ribs, chicken (whole or parts), turkey (whole or breast), butts, etc. Steaks, burgers and hot dogs are a no brainer. I've not done brisket yet or whole hog or anything, so I won't be going there.
Anyway..... any help would be appreciated.
Thanks all!