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Old 09-18-2012, 02:03 PM   #16
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Wow, tons of great replies. Thanks to everyone. Keep it coming.

The smaller Cookshack units are more within my starting budget as opposed to the 500. I am also looking at the MeadowCreek TS120 towable unit.

Anyone from Minnesota able to chime in?
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Old 09-18-2012, 02:09 PM   #17
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We cater. Not huge. Depending on the week, we go through 500 - 1000 pounds of meat a week.
Jeeeeeezzz Jeff, I would call that huge.
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Old 09-18-2012, 02:19 PM   #18
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And it's almost all my wife my friend. She left her accounting job, soaked up my BBQ knowledge like a sponge and ran with it. We worked hard every weekend while she was employed, and now it's her deal and all she does.

While I'm off playing at a contest this coming weekend, she has $7500 in sales on the books, and that's just for Saturday. She works her arse off, and wouldn't have it any other way. With our group of "help", she makes every school function, earns more than she did as an accountant, and let's me play at contests! I certainly married "up".......
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Old 09-18-2012, 09:50 PM   #19
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Not in the game,but when you are up and running let me know. I would love to throw you some business if I can.
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Old 09-19-2012, 08:07 AM   #20
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Thanks Pig Tamer.
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Old 10-14-2012, 11:51 AM   #21
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You need an NSF or UL rated smoker in MN in order to be legal. Sorry. But MN is a bit tougher than other states. I highly recommend you meet with your state inspector for your area before any purchase. You may end up selling that really pretty offset which is just fine for comps but not legal for catering. Also you will most likely need a mid sized location license or access to an existing business or commerical kitchen in order to be allowed to cater. Its possible but you have to work within the guidelines.
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Old 10-14-2012, 01:00 PM   #22
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I have and use these in vending so I know their strengths and weakness. Knowing all I do I would look at two units. The Traeger COM200 and the Lang 84 Deluxe with warming cabinet. The Traeger goes for $9000 new but can be found for $4500 used or less for the older SMK200 which is the only in an older model but in many ways better than the newer COM model. Both the Traeger models will hold 250 chicken quarters and cook even top to bottom rack. Cost to run the Tragers is about 3 pounds of pellets per hour but with BBQ pellets $10 per 25 pounds at Home Depot, it's good.
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Old 10-14-2012, 07:44 PM   #23
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BBQ pellets $10 per 25 pounds at Home Depot, it's good.
Isn't there a difference between the home depot pellets and hardwood food grade pellets that are sold for about $1 a pound?

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Old 10-15-2012, 11:47 AM   #24
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I use Southern Pride...NSF approved and use whole logs, propane assist...dont have to worry about pellets when cooking 20 or 30 butts and 15 briskets...
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Old 10-15-2012, 05:41 PM   #25
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Isn't there a difference between the home depot pellets and hardwood food grade pellets that are sold for about $1 a pound?

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Disregard my previous post....found the brand on the home depot site. Thanks
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