Thanks and some pricing help

[frankncali]

I asked for some help recently about an event I had and all went very well. Thanks for advice

I cooked 62 pounds of PP (pre cook weight) and we sold out it it all. Actually could have sold 10-20 pounds by the pound if I had it.

The event was a benefit for Fallen Officers Families and it made about 10k.
I had a snafu that will have to be fixed next week. I am paid by the event for each ticket turned in to me as each person in the Poker run got a meal ticket. Anything else is all cash. Well at the registrations end they call and give me final numbers. They had 320 registered. I sent out for more food to accommodate about 350+ plates and a little extra. Only 250 turned in tickets and ate. I had some leftovers that I didnt need. Nature of the game but I am not a full time caterer. I was able to donate a couple 1/2 pans to a FireFighter explorer group and then sold a couple cases of burgers to help out.
But everything went okay.


Now for a question.... I got 3 people from the event that would like me to cook/cater their parties.
First one is coming soon and I need to give him a price...
menu -- PP and chicken thighs
BBQ Beans
Pot Salad or Cole Slaw
Rice

Cook and serve either the guy buys all product and I cook serve or I can give him a quote with me purchasing.
Party is for 125 people

I was thinking $10 a person but wasn't sure. I really believe he wants to get the products and have me cook/serve but I have no clue as to what to charge for that.

Any help is appreciated

[Geronimo]

Someone else buying and transporting the food is a BAD, BAD idea...you just do not have any control (or knowledge) of how the product is/was transported. As in the back of his pick up with the hot sun beating down on it, or left in the back seat while he stopped off at the local bar to have a few before heading home...all of which was in 80-100 degree weather

I could go on but you get the idea...I hope.

If you are in it for the $$$, YOU purchase ALL the food then you are in control of your mark up.

If you don't really care and are just doing it (cooking) for fun/friend, then charge for your time/equipment/supplies and call it good.

To give you an idea, my smoker would "rent" for $500 a day and "my services" (as cook/chef) would be $100 per hour....PLUS any supplies needed to complete the job.
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[frankncali]

Thanks

I gave him a price this morning and he is going to get back to me. I want to have full control especially with this being my first bigger event.

I got the feeling that my quote was too high for him but he wont get any cheaper around here and if he does so be it.

[Geronimo]