catering

I enjoy smoking, and everyone raves about my cooking. I have cooked for a couple little league functions, and some church gatherings. I was contemplating about trying to actually run some type of catering/concession business. I have been looking to see what licenses and the likes I need to...

I want to start catering and competing in barbecue. I don't know where to start though. I have no equipment yet, but am looking at buying some. I've thought long and hard about doing this and I want to make a serious effort. Any advice on catering in California or things to consider when getting...

This past May I pulled a temporary vending permit from my HD and event insurance to "test the waters" selling PP sandwiches at our local hardware supply. Sold out two hours early the first day and an hour early the second. Now I'm looking at getting my permanent health permit and liability...

Hi ya'll Ive been asked to do a cook for a workout gym. They are putting on a big outdoor workout day, and want some BBQ afterwards. We are doing: - pulled pork - cuban rice - coleslaw They are taking care of drinks. My question is regarding coleslaw. How many servings can you expect from...

Hi guys. First off, another thanks to all the guys continually answering questions to all of us in the catering area from toe-dippers to blind-jumpers. You have played almost as much a role as the caterer who has been personally mentoring me. This is my first "legal" year vending/catering...

I recently moved to London with my wife and I'm going to "live the dream" and start a BBQ sandwich business here in London. The Brits are all about meat and potatoes, and the few places in town serving "american bbq" are par at best. The promising thing is, those establishments are packed every...

Well, thanks to many of for all the support, questions answered, and ideas challenged. In all scenarios below, I would be prepping all sides at the kitchen, and cooking the meats on-site. It may also help if I clarify that Minneapolis is within Hennepin county, but they are under their own...

Hey folks. I have been getting ready to start catering here in MN. Also looking to do some vending at fairs and such. What are some of the better trailer smokers that could accommodate a starter like myself? Been looking at the Jambo's, Pitmaker's, Klose, Holstein.

I've enjoyed reading through several of the posts in the Catering thread regarding equipment, HD regs, insurance, etc. It's given me a lot to think about and I've learned a great deal. I'd appreciate some feedback on my particular situation. I'm drafting my business plan to start my own BBQ...

I'm not going to lie, I'm new to the BBQ catering game, and looking for some advice on how to get my name out there and get some jobs scheduled on my calendar for the upcoming season. A little background: I'm classically trained, and fell in love with BBQ, over the last few years. I've worked...

Lets start with a little background. My wife started a small cupcake/candy venture and it took off like a rocket. I have fixed bbq for family/friends/coworkers for years and think I can do ok as a vendor. We are looking at expanding this under my wifes company as she alsready has an...

Hi all-- I am newbie so please forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place. I was directed to this site by some of your brothers who also post on chowhound.com because I have kind of an odd proposition for all of you competitive teams out on Long Island. You can see the original chowhound...

Hey everyone, I want to thank ya'll in advance for helping me out with this... I wanted to start my own BBQ business in the Maryland area. I really think there's a good market for it. Problem is - I have no clue how to begin to start this business. What are the steps I have to take. I know...

The other thread on pricing whole turkeys prompted me to write this one... I recently donated some pulled pork to my SIL's job to drum up some interest in my BBQ. Several folks were interested in pricing turkey and/or turkey breasts. How would/do you brothers price this particular cut of meat? Steve

Well, I have officially begun seeking out HD information, insurance, and city licensing info in anticipation of starting a BBQ catering LLC. Wish me luck, and I could use a big pep talk.:mrgreen:

I am planning to start a catering company and I want it to be a LLC. Has anyone used Legal Zoom for this purpose? If so, what were the pros and cons of their services and fees? Also can anyone make any other suggestions for filing services? Thanks, Rick

Anyone smoke a Bear shoulder? If so, how was it prepped? Peace. S

We took our sink over to the health dept. this morning and we got approved. We will start selling at the Farmer's Market tomorrow!!! Thanks to all who shared ideas about building my sink! Special thanks to Norcoredneck for stopping by at 6:30am after he got off from work to drill holes in my...

My wife and I have contemplated vending for several months. I don't want to pull numbers from my a$$ like somebody else (Don't worry Mrs. Mista, I want say names :-D)! but I would like to keep it in line with the current market. So what do you all charge? PP Sandwiches Brisket Sausage Ribs...

Country and I went to cook with Big Brother Smoke again this weekend. He had a wedding for about 175 people somewhere north of Santa Barbara. I lost track of where we were after riding so long. The wedding was at a secluded spot way up in the hills overlooking the ocean. Beautiful Spot...