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Bill The Grill Guy

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Does this sound like a lot?

I have a job for 90 this comming weekend. I have:
8 butts
3 whole packers
18 racks of spares
60 thighs
36 breasts
3 #10 cans of beans
5lbs of cole slaw
tossed salad

What do you guys think, too much of something, not enough of another? HELP!
 
Captain Morgan said:
you must needing help in a serious way!

How much did you promise of all those choices? Is brisket big
in Virginia?

$18 a head and this guy knows BBQ. Its for an after wedding reception. This is for his close friends and family.
 
Re: Does this sound like a lot?

Bill The Grill Guy said:
I have a job for 90 this comming weekend. I have:
8 butts
3 whole packers
18 racks of spares
60 thighs
36 breasts
3 #10 cans of beans
5lbs of cole slaw
tossed salad

What do you guys think, too much of something, not enough of another? HELP!

I'd cut the ribs and chicken by a 1/3 at the least and maybe only do 6 butts, that's alot of food!
 
Gary in VA said:
you are worrying too much dude.. you have plenty of meat.. but I dont think 5 lbs of cole slaw is gonna serve 90 people

That is 5lb bag of chopped cabbage and I was going to add the carrots and the sauce. Should be around 7-8 lbs when I get done.
 
I agree 100% with Larry. Cut back to 6 butts and cut the ribs and brisket by 1/3. The ribs are good with 2 1/2 bones per person. Most people wont be that hungry after a wedding reception. That sounds like a good job with a good price, good luck.
 
Thanks all of you. Great advise. I will be cooking the pork and brisket tomorrow and the ribs and chicken on site. Thanks for the help.
 
Bill The Grill Guy said:
Thanks all of you. Great advise. I will be cooking the pork and brisket tomorrow and the ribs and chicken on site. Thanks for the help.

What are the amount you decided on boy?? If I wasn't going to NC this weekend I'd come give you a hand. :-(
 
I think Hoss hit it on the head with:

6 butts and keep 1 or 2 in reserve
3 briskets but I am going to chop the point and offer it too
18 racks of ribs
90+ pieces of chicken
10lbs of cole slaw
12lbs of potato salad
4 #10 beans
a BIG tossed salad
 
Bill The Grill Guy said:
I think Hoss hit it on the head with:

6 butts and keep 1 or 2 in reserve
3 briskets but I am going to chop the point and offer it too
18 racks of ribs
90+ pieces of chicken
10lbs of cole slaw
12lbs of potato salad
4 #10 beans
a BIG tossed salad

No wonder the guy is paying you $18 a head! :evillaugh:
 
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