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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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08-08-2007, 05:03 PM | #1 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-11-07
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Catering in Orange County
So I'm starting to look into catering in SoCal. Does anyone have any insight they can offer, especially geared towards LA/OC, for someone starting off? Are there any good resources I can tap for information about the endless hoops I'm going to need to jump through?
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08-08-2007, 05:31 PM | #2 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 05-26-07
Location: Southern California
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Grillfella might be able to offer some insight or answer some of your questions.
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08-08-2007, 06:02 PM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-29-07
Location: Fountain Hills, AZ
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Country - My $.02
City of HB - Business License, insurance requirements OC Dept of Health - Health certificate, insurance requirements State of CA - Seller's permit, incorporation (if needed), add'l licenses There is so much regulation relative to equipment required, food handling regulations, permits and certificates, and "local permits" required to do events and catering, or even acting as a "personal chef". Big Mista just did some of the research here, and Big Brother Smoke may be able to help as well. Looks like that first win has really got you goin'!!!
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08-08-2007, 06:09 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
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Call me!
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08-08-2007, 06:20 PM | #5 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-11-06
Location: Huntington Beach California
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Your gonna need one of those fancy chef coats with your name embroidered on the lapel like bbs has.
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Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up |
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08-08-2007, 06:24 PM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-24-04
Location: Long Beach, CA
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There are plenty of hoops. California ain't no joke!
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08-08-2007, 06:30 PM | #7 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-11-06
Location: Huntington Beach California
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I remember at cRocks last weekend some dude was walking by and asked me if he could buy some of the food I was cooking. At first I was flattered, thinking about the 20 bucks I was gonna charge him then it occurred to me----what if he chokes on some bone or some chit like that?
I'd get sued and have my life ruined for the 20 bucks I was gonna use to buy beer with. Always thinking ahead, trying to see the big picture...
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Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up |
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08-08-2007, 07:29 PM | #9 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 03-14-07
Location: Culpeper, Virginia
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Aint that the truth! I wated to see about vending at things like the Rose Bowl flea market...it was so farken conveluted that I say forgetaboutit!
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08-08-2007, 07:59 PM | #10 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-11-07
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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LMFAO!! Now that's some funny chit right there! Don't worry, I got that covered.
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Jet Coatings Smokin' & Fishin' Crew Vegetarian...Indian word meaning lousy hunter. Did someone say ROAD TRIP?!?! Kamado #7 BWS Party NB offset with baffle and chimney mods--STOLEN Double-barrel 55-gal drum smoker A farking weed burner...hehe hehe! Fire's Cool! |
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08-08-2007, 10:10 PM | #11 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 06-14-07
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Great topic Country, I have been thinking about a similar thing down the line but have not researched it too much. Does anyone know how much liability insurance is needed and what you could expect a year to pay in premiums?
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08-08-2007, 10:59 PM | #12 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
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For out here in Cali I would suggest 1 million dollars minimally and your insurance will be based on how much business is projected. I am at $454 annually, but it will go up as I continue to grow. The more gigs the more potential risk thus higher premiums. Does this farking make sense
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08-08-2007, 11:12 PM | #14 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 03-14-07
Location: Culpeper, Virginia
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Quote:
You need about a 1MM miniunm. 5MM would be better! Mil should run about $1100.
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08-09-2007, 01:00 AM | #15 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 02-13-07
Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles
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Norco is right besides all of the permit issues. you need a good truck, for a while I was borrowing an old ford pick up until I recently bought my own
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