Grad party for 250

[camdentom]

I could use some help from the catering veterans. I'm cooking meat only. They want ribs, chicken thighs, and bratwurst. How much of each would you cook? Thanks

[MyrandaMaesBBQ]

IMO - I would split it in 1/3 across the board. Figure 3 bones per serving on the ribs and one each on the chicken and brats. so roughly 80 thighs, 80 brauts and 20 racks.

Personally I would ditch the ribs and go with wings or more chicken/brauts. Keeps the cost lower and easier to keep warm/juicy for a 4 hour party.

[Harry Nutczak]

looks like everything is being tallied by piece as opposed to weight, your only option is going to be the weight of the bratwurst, are you able to get brats that are 4 to a pound, or maybe even 5-6 to a pound?

If I was doing this for an event, I would also figure 2-3 ribs/guest, 1 leg quarter, and I would start the feed with half the amount of brats ready to go, and a hot grill by the serving line to prep more brats if/as needed.

I have been very pleased with a J-ville pre-cooked brat that my rep turned me onto, they look good, they taste great, and quick to go from package to bun if you find yourself in a jam and short on time.

Do you have an outlet for unneeded food? because I see you needing to order case lots, and using partial amounts of a case or two of stuff.
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[camdentom]

Thanks guys, just what I needed. Can you tell me what you would charge for this?

[MyrandaMaesBBQ]

[Geronimo]

I would be $12-$15 bucks a head inclusive of food & labor.

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[cjschuckwagon]

take cost of all food and supplies and multiply by 3.5. its too much work to discount your food. ,,,cj