I believe that "if you make a great product, the world will beat a path..." Is the area you are in currently saturated with BBQ ? Or, is it open for opportunity? Cook alot for folks for free when possible. I cook a butt or brisket several times a year for my apple wood supplier. He owns an orchard that offers hayrides in the fall. We might sell BBQ sandwiches this year!
I brought free samples to the golf course for the GM and now I cook for their smaller outings and am cooking for the GM's 100 person wedding in November. I have 6 -8 jobs lined up for this summer and haven't really tried very hard!
Cook good, safe, quality food. Be fun and interesting while you're doing it.And be prepared to answer a hundred qurestions from the men around at the cook!
Call the food section of the local paper and get them to do an article on
BBQ and cooking. I plan to do that in both the local and Cleveland papers. I may write it myself ! Have business cards and menu's at any gig you do and give them out freell
Good luck! woody