SDSBBQ - How Much Money I Made Catering A Small Event

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[@jtplumbing6592]

I do BBQ catering on the side as well. My last catering event, my out of pocket on food and serving materials was close to $800. That was my cost. Doesn't include my time cooking and preparing. Estimated for the event was for 125 people, I charged $26 per plate. Food, serving materials, my time cooking and preparing, and setting up and serving at the event, I charged $3250

[@SDSBBQs]

Sounds like you did a good job!

[@PeninsulaChef]

Anyone watching this. Get your licensing, LLC & a CPA. Buy exclusively wholesale, negotiate with food vendors, local butchers who will sell wholesale or direct from farms is a significant move.

[@SDSBBQs]

1000% thanks

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

Hard to find this kind of honesty these days. Thank you for sharing such personal info. Small businesses are hard but most of the time they’re worth it

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and letting me know that this was helpful to you.

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

SDSBBQ Very! Love the content

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you, hope to see you more and more in the comments!

[@jakerussell6804]

couldn't agree more....people helping others is pure kindness.

[@Missbee15]

❤❤agree

[@greghoneycutt]

It's nice to see an actual breakdown of real world, side hustle catering. Most people think it's just mad profit while relaxing with a beer.

[@SDSBBQs]

BWAH... no such thing. Also I don't drink (anymore) while doing customer cooks.... Don't ask.

[@ERprepper]

BBQ Catering Info By SDSBBQ I wanna know... spill the tea!

[@Iluvqwikeez]

@@SDSBBQs😂😂😂😂 don’t ask

[@fabmakebuildcook6274]

"But you own a business. You must be rich!" Says everyone without a business. The struggle is real. Keep at it man

[@cocinandoporherencia2924]

😂

[@SDSBBQs]

Man... LISTEN!

[@SDSBBQs]

IKR!

[@shoreangler3383]

Wrong. If you have a business, it makes profit. If you have a hobby, you lose money. If you don't actually make profit, you are NOT a professional. Just more pretending. This example is not self sustaining. It's extremely subsidized with free labor.

[@fabmakebuildcook6274]

@@shoreangler3383 It could be argued that making a profit and being rich are two different things. You're correct that if a business doesn't make money, then it isn't a viable business. I do think "being rich" is completely subjective though.

[@TaylorsFSCooking]

I understand totally. I've been in the same boat, but things are turning around. I have gone up on my whole briskets by $15 and I always charge half now and half upon delivery that way I'm not out of any money

[@SDSBBQs]

I was just telling someone who orders briskets that they are going up in price. I am about to raise the price of everything my prices have been the same for quite sometime and I have to adjust for inflation like everything else around me. Thanks man for watching and commenting!

[@daleireland]

Absolutely brilliant video! Thank you very much for sharing this content. Extremely informative and useful. Your taking care of business the right way and I wish you all the very best 🍻

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks!

[@EZ-lu4kg]

Awesome video Dash! Thank you for the breakdown. Keep up the good work!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks! Will do!

[@astinsworld7264]

Thank you for sharing! This was straight forward and humbling at the same time. I sincerely hope you have much success in the future. Cheers to the hustle! 🥂💓🙏🏽

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting 🙂

[@astinsworld7264]

@@SDSBBQs New subscriber Sir! 🙂

[@godsboymanny554]

Thank you for sharing starting a business myself so very informative! Keep doing what you Do!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Joe-px5wu]

Great video man, thank you for sharing and best of luck on your BBQ journey! Your passion for the craft and process is shining through here!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks! Will do!

[@philwatz2964]

My man! Thank you so much for such quality information, and information that's not usually readily available nonetheless... Your video randomly showed up on my feed and I'm glad I clicked on it. You got a new fan and subscriber. God bless!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much to hear that this was a good video and that it was helpful. No pressure to continue and deliver great content for you in the future!

[@BBQJOE]

Awesome video Dash.. I charge pretty much the same. I use my mobile smoker for all my catering events so I have a min order. I reinvest as well to replenish or add to my BBQ arsenal. Love the video.. Thanks

[@SDSBBQs]

LOL... yeah buddy, lets not talk about adding to the BBQ arsenal.

[@riccogalan4287]

I just came across your page with this video. It’s good to see someone be upfront about pricing and profits! I been wanting to upgrade from my Master Touch and Traeger and go ahead and purchase a stick burner, (old country brazos) to learn the process and eventually trying to do small things on the weekend. I love to cook so even breaking even will be fine with me. But keep up the awesome vids man! Btw, just liked and subbed!

[@SDSBBQs]

Well damn thanks man I appreciate you watching, commenting and subscribing. I hope to see you more in the comments of the past and future videos!

[@johnburke9049]

Many Thanks for the super informative video Sir! You really helped break it down and lay it all out there. Can't thank you enough! God Bless!

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad you liked it! Thanks fir watching and commenting.

[@matthewmintz9136]

Great video man, appreciate the advice and detailed breakdown. Keep up the good work!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SmokesMeats]

Bruh, I just wanna tell ya I appreciate your videos. I’m in Tallahassee, Fl and have my first big gig next month. Your videos are helping me TREMENDOUSLY

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck!

[@barrywatson247]

i just came across your video. I have been considering a side hustle like catering BBQ. I appreciate you being upfront. Your thinking is right on point. Its not good business to not reinvest your money in the business. Thanks again and good luck for the future

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks and right back at you!

[@GoldenThunnda]

I love the transparency Dash! Good stuff!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you Sir!

[@rafaelmartinez6703]

Your videos are fire!!!! So informative and easy to follow. You're inspiring a lot of us aspiring pit masters. Keep hustling!

[@SDSBBQs]

Well thanks, I certainly appreciate the feedback. Sometimes I'm not sure how well some of the videos will be recieved. Glad you found valuable information in this one. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@brandonmcbride4350]

You are the best man. Don’t many give the info you give that is actually helpful to everyone not just some. And yes it fill like I don’t make any money cause I continue to put back in. But in the long run it’s all worth it.

[@SDSBBQs]

#TrueStory in the long run it sure will be worth it!

[@LDQBBQ]

Very informative and relevant. Thank you and good luck in your business.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting 🙂. Hopefully this will help you out with your business!

[@KongLor]

I just started smoking meat and been thinking about starting a weekend business later down the line. I appreciate your honesty and straightforward conversation. Good luck to you and may 2022 bring you much success!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks man and best of luck to you!

[@TheReapersSon]

Good luck, brother! The thought dances around in my head every waking minute! I'd rather be smoking meats vs. sitting in front of my laptop!

[@bgonz3599]

Smart man! I do the same I break it down to the T! Sad that some folks can't understand the amount of work the goes into working a smoke pit. I have spent hundreds even into the thousands experimenting with different recipes. Meat is expensive and so are to rubs. I do fushions with rubs from all around the world. Lately I've been doing well with Indian and Middle Eastern seasonings but like I said they are not cheap! Thanks for posting. I really enjoy watching.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you So very much for watching and commenting I really do appreciate it. Also nice knowing that I am not alone in my thought process on seasoning.

[@Garylhairston]

I enjoyed the breakdown of your costs. Thinking of doing some catering.Thanks for sharing.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting!

[@ashleyneil9044]

thanks you new to catering and this was VERY helpful! thanks for the breakdown!

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tybrady1935]

Informative video for any person wanting to do catering. Lots of expenses and lots of time doing indirect work to keep the business running. I hope that example was a small event and that you have many events where you’re selling enough food for over a hundred people.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much. Yes this video was meant to inform folks that running a business isn't always pocketing all the profit.

[@Backporch_bbq]

Wow that's some great information. Thanks for sharing. We need a restaurant depot in our town. That place looks amazing. We only have a Sams club and its hit and miss with what meat selection they have.

[@SDSBBQs]

Totally understand and agree with Sam's and the meat selection at times. That is why I was glad to have found RD. Thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it.

[@bigric5100]

Great video. I'm seriously looking into starting a bbq business. Thank you for the in-depth breakdown. Your daughter is precious. I have two daughters and it's my dream to have them by my side as we run a successful bbq joint. Thanks again for the information and inspiration

[@SDSBBQs]

Not a problem! Best of luck.

[@RedsBBQandPizzeria]

Dash, your daughter is the cutest man... you are truly blessed and you are just north of me and should come down for a BBQ event with red's some time! All my best!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks you Sir, I'll let her know you said so... Trust me I have been wanting to come and visit. Just trying to be patient and let things get back to normal. Trust me I'm going to pop up on you one day!

[@VaranusVideos]

Maaan such great information and honesty in the video, mixed with common sense investing back in your buisness... amazing

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@TheStraightTalkSociety]

I just realized you're the guy I use to watch doing the 1 year beard journey. Good video✊🏾

[@SDSBBQs]

Yes Sir, that was me! Thanks for watching me again.

[@troybrown200]

I hope customers see this to understand why we charge what we do they don't consider food market prices fluctuating constantly

[@SDSBBQs]

Unfortunately, Most of the "customers" wouldn't be looking for videos of this nature.

[@YourFriend_Ben]

I enjoyed that you took the time to show off your grills and their names : D My friend named their van, "white cloud", Vanna, is pretty clever :p

[@SDSBBQs]

Lol nice White Cloud! Yeah I thought Vanna was good too, a subscriber came up with that name and it stuck. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@sirabou1066]

I sincerly appreciate your insight good Brother. So glad i came across your page.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks you Sir. I appreciate your appreciation, LOL! Glad you came across my videos as well.

[@Mrbackdoor..]

Thanks for sharing you laid everything out perfectly

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@williyizquierdo4916]

Bro! Thank you for the transparency!

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thomac131]

Love the knowledge and wisdom shared

[@SDSBBQs]

glad to hear you found this useful.

[@S.Saikmusic]

about to get my smoker grill attached to a trailer, these videos are very helpful!

[@SDSBBQs]

Good luck!

[@myankson7758]

Awesome insights and a great video. Thanks

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hardtimesbbq5265]

Good knowledge, thanks for the video!

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing, thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know you found it helpful.

[@TheBvisual81]

Super helpful! Great video!

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad to hear that I helped! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jonnybrown5904]

I just saw that you’re from Catonsville, Maryland! I am from Annapolis, but live on the eastern shore and love cooking barbecue! I’ll keep you in mind if we have any events

[@SDSBBQs]

Not from there, but live near there in Baltimore City. Please and thank you so very much in advance!

[@danielueblacker9118]

Explained this very well, thanks.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks!

[@sgt-maj_smoke]

Thanks for the info and sharing.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you Sir for watching and commenting!

[@pmc336]

Great info and video! Thank you

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@altonfender5168]

Thank you so much for your videos your videos or helping me out a whole lot how to do a catering that means a lot

[@SDSBBQs]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@altonfender5168]

You are welcome question what do you charge to smoke a turkey or the turkey drumsticks

[@SDSBBQs]

It all depends on the price I was able to get the Turkeys / Legs for. I don't have a "set" price I have been burned in the past and know I need to base the price on the price I pay near the time of the event.

[@edwinortiz1203]

Thanks for the breakdown I have a stainless steel rotisserie grill that fits a whole pig plus A flat riddle I’ve been wanting to sell food for a while. I’m sure I can make enough daily to quit my my night drivin job. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I need to make the jump

[@SDSBBQs]

Right on, best of luck!

[@ScienceGuyRoy]

I've always wondered about this. Thanks!

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Interesting Dash. When I build tables for people I have them pay for half first. If they don't pay for the rest, I sell it to someone else... That has only happened a few times. Oh yeah!.. the old Kingsford stock up... that needs to go on sale again. Take care Dash!

[@SDSBBQs]

Sometimes paying for half and then having cooked the food, I'll be stuck trying to sell the food. If they pay for it all and then there's a problem I'm 100% covered. Oh and yeah buddy that Charcoal sale is LONG overdue! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@FGUK1973]

That was a super informative video!!! Just what I needed as I am looking to do hopefully start up a small BBQ food Business in the UK as I love to smoke and grill!!! 10/10 Dude ps just got the sticker pack from your website. My laptop will look sweeeeet!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Lucas, thank you so very much for not only watching and commenting, but I just saw your sticker order! I'll get them in the mail tomorrow.

[@FGUK1973]

@@SDSBBQs stickers are light and easy to send in the mail. The oposite of an off set smoker. 😁😁😁

[@SDSBBQs]

Yeah Buddy!

[@dsquebackyardbbq217]

I had to comment give you a thumbs up on this. I used your advice a while back about tripling up the cost for food. It helped me stay fair and consistent. Its really solid that you broke it down this way. Next time go ahead and feed DMXs dog in the background. You gotta show the pups some love lol Thanks again not just from today but from a long time ago.

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing... real talk glad I could help. I just want to be a resource for the help that I know I needed when I was trying to get started and it makes me feel good to know that what I muddled my through is actually helping people. Thanks man, I really appreciate you for taking the time out of your day to not only watch but comment and give great feedback.

[@dsquebackyardbbq217]

@@SDSBBQs no doubt fam. This is what makes the bbq community special. One person's trial and error helps many other people along the way. BTW those were cicadas in the background. We used to call them June bugs when I was little. Thanks again Dash

[@ladreonhare7679]

Okay! Since she asked I subscribed!!🥰 thanks for the tips!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@thatkidjoaq]

Hoping to sell bbq in the near future. Just started smoking meats and so far have smoked a pulled pork and some baby back ribs and they've come out really good. Thanks for the helpful videos

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Good luck.

[@victorbenner539]

First I enjoyed last night's live,wish I could have been more active but,well,you know. Thanks for doing this break down. It's a good starting point and hopefully a wakeup call for those folks who are thinking about going into bbq professionally and have illusions of grandeur but haven't truly looked at the costs of doing business. And of course costs of doing business and the amount are going to be different in different parts of the country and other variavbles. I noticed you did the times three with meat but not the other items used. When I did my owner operator trucking business I looked at everything I purchased as a investment, the truck, fuel, tarps ,straps and chains,etc. . This means I need to get a return on all those things purchased. This does of course raise the selling price. Now this is how I'm looking at getting started with my catering business. This can be difficult for some folks to consider because it can drive up the costs the customer has to pay but by doing this in advance it lets you know if your your business has a financial chance. Be in it to win,not fail. After all it's not necessary to cook professionally to enjoy bbq. The backyard is a great place also. Have a great day.😃🍻

[@SDSBBQs]

Once again you added an objective I had not thought about... adding the costs of the consumables into the price calculations. More often than not those costs are absorbed into one of the times the cost of the food. But adding a little bit on top to cover some of those costs is a great idea. Thanks again as always for watching and participating in the live streams!

[@victorbenner539]

@@SDSBBQs thanks for your reply Dash. I was in a rush to get to work and thought my thoughts were not as well focused as I would normally like so I'm happy you understood what I was going for. I do agree with taking the " profits " from a cook big or small and dumping right back into the business. And i liked your word of "consumable " for foil etc. I believe there is another category perhaps infrastructure would be the word. For things like shelfs, coolers, etc. Anyway have a great day. Later.

[@SDSBBQs]

LOL... Infrastructure... Yeah I just say "Stuff" my wife calls all the things I have had to buy over the years my bbq junk when it's strewn all over the house before and after a big cook!

[@victorbenner539]

@@SDSBBQs yeah I get it. For the ladies our bbq " stuff" falls into the category of " big boys and their toys" And truth be told there is probably a lot of truth to it. I like to think if it more as star treks Feringy Characters as one of the rules of Acquisition ( hope the star trek reference isn't lost on you. ) Anyway so to add another category of money to be set aside for would be for future equipment to grow the addiction ahhh,I mean business growth 😄. Like a new two door cabinet smoker from LSG. Or, do I say it out loud, a MOBURG! Oh, I got shivers just typing that one. By the way, I did put any new equipment purchase on hold until I finish with my business license. However I'm thinking I will go for the big insulated vertical smoker from LSG before getting the two door. I believe being able to walk away or sleep through the night while the food cooks will be a better investment for me while I'm making the transition from my trucking job to eventual full time bbq a better way to go. I can't be dead ass tired driving a truck during the day because I was up all night tending a stick burner. One last thing, the new Mobuttababy stickers look great. And you saying if you want to do Y Tube just do it and don't worry about the first many vids because they probably won't be as good as you want them to be because it just takes time and practice so just do it. I get that.

[@CuffNStuffBBQ]

Sounds like my profit in bbq so far also ! Good video Dash !

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks Jimmy! Just trying to keep it real with folks that think they will get rich doing this. You definitely need to put in the work and pay your dues before you can reap any benefits monetarily that is, LOL.

[@user-ng6cz5pb6k]

This is something I am considering doing myself all my neighbors and friends tell me I need to open a restaurant but I just love to cook so I was thinking catering some would be a good option

[@SDSBBQs]

Sounds good, best of luck. Just make sure you know your worth and charge extra! LOL

[@fat2fitdad758]

Thank you for the breakdown!!! I might get the nerve to give some husslin bbq a try🥴🤔🤔🤔

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing, if I can do it then you can too!

[@jackedupvideos5785]

this is great info man, thanks

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Mmafanufc12]

just saw your channel tonight im gonna watch all your videos this week !

[@SDSBBQs]

I appreciate that. take your time I don't want you to get sick of me, lol.

[@leahlee6696]

You put bck into your business 💯 💪 as you should. Great video!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting 🙂!

[@u850159yeung]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching

[@PowerNpurpose]

Good stuff thx for sharing Wish you continued Success💯

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much!

[@KIRBBQ]

Nice vid as always!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you Sir for watching and commenting!

[@BayouChilehead]

Awesome video! An old man told me many years ago " You can't make money if you don't spend money"!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Ugh... isn't that the truth 🤔. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robzipprian4992]

Love you videos. I grew up just down the road from you in Ellicott city. Living in VA 10 years now. Starting my own bbq catering business. Thank you for the pointers. And honestly. Oh, how do you get into restaurant depot?

[@SDSBBQs]

I got an LLC

[@TechViking]

Love it man. I'm thinking about buying a food truck now

[@SDSBBQs]

Awesome, best of luck!

[@michaelkennedy272]

Love the video and I feel ya ! Vending an event last weekend and after everything is all said and done ,I have $84 left lol. And I do just like you,in that money for the business comes FROM the business. I do that cos ,well ask the wifey for money 1 too many times and it starts getting ugly lol.

[@SDSBBQs]

YES... nothing wrong with not making thousands from every single event. Money had to be put back into your business to keep your business going.

[@brittblessed]

Thank you for breaking things down. I want to start a catering business and was so puzzled on how do people charge for things. I appreciate this video!

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting. I have a few other videos from the past where I talk about and break down some of the costs vs what you can charge

[@brittblessed]

@@SDSBBQs I'll be sure to check those too.

[@SDSBBQs]

Awesome Thanks!

[@ERprepper]

This video is at 20k views right now. Is KZbin paying comparably to this BBQ catering side hustle??? Keep the videos coming man. Love the content.

[@SDSBBQs]

I have the ability to make more via BBQ than YT at the moment but yes YT can bring in decent money

[@SwaggerjackProductions]

I love that you name the equipment ^^

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks!

[@MaybeeT]

Interesting video dude. Thanks for the info

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching!

[@charleshenderson6890]

Exactly what I do. I cater out the house also when it comes to doing something I ask for a down payment usually half of what I’m going to charge them that way if they decide to cancel I got the coverage on my end of what it cost me.

[@SDSBBQs]

Yes indeed!

[@gotskillz135]

Daddy’s little girl awww ☺️ peace and blessings brother new to your channel and family

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting. I Hope to see you soon again in the comments of other videos.

[@sedricjoplin7788]

Great information thank you

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju]

What I been looking for content my friend!!!🤟🏽👊🏾✌️

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and letting me know that I helped 😊

[@AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju]

Ok fo sho!!!🤟🏽

[@logandotbm287]

Starting up my bbq shop/business this year. Gonna do some catering on the side but this video was a great perspective from someone already in the field!

[@SDSBBQs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

1/12/2021: Your daughter is so sweet & precious. Too bad you don’t ship here to Hawaii.

[@SDSBBQs]

Shipping to Hawaii would be expensive, especially since it would have to be overnight Shipping.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Its more than a few hours work. You have to figure in total time as well. 1 hr round trip to gather supplies, 15 minutes of shopping time, say 1.5 hrs total to procure supplies. Delivery time, another 1.5 hrs, so 3 hrs so far. Fuel costs for the van, probably 4 gallons of fuel used, about $12. Cook time, its 12 hours there, now lets say you're only actually working 4 hours using that drum. Food prep another hour to get everything packaged up. So you made $158-$12 for fuel. $146/8 hrs of work time (probably more tending to drum etc). $146/8= $18.25/hr. Dont forget you have to pay taxes on that. Probably $12/hr after taxes...if you are enjoying it and make some extra money, why not 😁

[@SDSBBQs]

I can tell you that while your numbers might be sound they are way off for me. The good thing is the Restaurant Depot is 15 minutes away form my house, it usually takes me longer in line than anything but I am typically in a out in under 15 minutes... I can be back home in under an hour on a good day. But I also try and fit in other errands so that once I am out I am killing multiple birds. Prep time... It takes me 15-20 minutes to trim and prep the brisket and pork shoulder, and that time is just after I start my fire so by the time I am ready to put the food on the smoker is almost up to temp. A few trips (2-3 tops) to the drum are almost all under 5 minutes. The prep to get the food out the door is the most time consuming part, that can take 30-45 minutes depending on all I have to do. Hopefully you get the picture and the "work/time" that I invest isn't as much as others maybe because I have gotten more efficient at doing things. But in the end it is some extra money and all those other little things don't matter, to me at least.

[@GrumpusOnFire]

Not bad. Getting someone else to pay your bills is a win! If you have to put your own money into your business… well, that business just became your hobby… Your playing it smart Dash.

[@SDSBBQs]

LOL... never thought about it that way but you are totally correct! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mannvsfood]

nice breakdown, when I do chicken bbq pop ups it costs me about 20 bucks in ice to keep the chicken onsite before it gets cooked, I dont cook it all at once, too many highs and lows in customer visits... I can use up to 20-30 bucks in charcoal and then like you said, I have all kinds of containers to serve in, gloves, seasoning and marinade. Luckily the business I set up at doesnt charge me. The overhead is def more for me than what people expect it to be.

[@SDSBBQs]

Totally understand, my overhead is lowered by the fact that I have been at this for a while and I know what I "have" to do to get a cook/event done.

[@mannvsfood]

@@SDSBBQs yeah, its hard for me guessing how many people will show up on a monday between 1030a -5p. Some days its 175$ for the day, other days its 350-400. I def buy less product now and if I run out I get to go home early... lol. Doing a dinner time service tomorrow from 3-7p so hopefully the dinner crowd is better. Its also getting cold up here in Western NY.

[@pengie2414]

Great information. I'm just starting out and this was helpful. A question I have is did you have to do anything with the local health department? And did you form an llc? Again thanks for the honest information and much success.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and this might help a little kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYHdmneDnZuMhJY but I will have to answer those questions in the form of a newer updated video soon. Subscribe and stay tuned.

[@lerrymartin3958]

Lol, your daughter is so cute!! A happy and content family!

[@SDSBBQs]

You are so kind, thanks!

[@benjamingutierrez5842]

My brother greatly appreciated this video about BBQ finances, about to get my side hustle fully operational and this particular aspect has been causing tons of anxiety LOL. Once again thanks and keep on SmokN

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@hammbone1612]

Good vid brother. Thanks

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing thanks for watching and commenting 🙂!

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Great video, We do sides with our bbq Coleslaw Lobster/ Shrimp Mac n Cheese Which if I say so my self was more popular than the bbq Also homemade Lasagna There's a lot money to be made on sides ,Please keep your videos coming bro Great job !! ...ps You're smart to put the money back into the business

[@SDSBBQs]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Yes indeed I sure will.

[@CAJUNRNEWBBQ]

Thanks for sharing. Many people don't think about those hidden cost of running a business.

[@SDSBBQs]

Yes Sir, all the hidden stuff adds up! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@orondewilson743]

Would love to see the full tour 👊🏾🌴

[@SDSBBQs]

I have a few different videos of all of my grills and smokers as well as a few videos of me doing onsite cooks!

[@Mmafanufc12]

Awesome video!!!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks!!

[@Villarreal422]

Thayer how you are supposed to do it. The first 2 or 3 caters you want to use that money to stock up on supplies. Once you have all the supplies that will last so many cooks. Those other books will be mostly profit

[@SDSBBQs]

Yes indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@delucain]

I really appreciate the breakdown of costs. I've been doing the barbecue side-hustle for a few years myself, and I know how that goes. However, I think it'd be a lot better to see the breakdown over time. 5 years of domain names at $53 is less than a buck a month. Taking it all out of one cook is a good idea for you, but it doesn't really show us the whole picture. Plus, like you said, you didn't include other costs like equipment and maintenance costs.

[@SDSBBQs]

This video came about because I had a cook and some expenses at the same time. I know I rounded up and or down here and there. This was more a proof of concept that a detailed explanation of my earnings. Hopefully it gave you insight as to how money comes and goes in business and no one REALLY talks about the nickel and dime things that add up to taking away profits at times.

[@aaronchurchill7378]

Good to know! Thanks!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Happy to help!

[@crimsoncreek1616]

I use restaurant depot and Sams, depending on what products I need. Im guessing that RD is the same across the country? BTW they have the longest receipts in the world.

[@SDSBBQs]

Lmao yes indeed the receipts are crazy. I use Sam's primarily for chicken unless I have a big job involving chicken. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ChrisMartin-ry6yj]

Takes money to make money. Keep rolling the videos. God Bless!!

[@SDSBBQs]

Yes indeed it does!

[@Bumpybbq]

Struggle with a clear seperation of bbq and full time job... And personal money... Gotten better but this was a great message

[@SDSBBQs]

So in the beginning I did as well... but as someone pointed out earlier the difference between a Hobby and a Business is keeping your personal money out of it.

[@bbqjedi3187]

Great info and video. I was curious if you make sides or not and how would you charge for those?

[@SDSBBQs]

I do, do and charges vary.

[@Missbee15]

Awsome tips

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks for watching!

[@cornbred1]

Hioe you and the family are doing well, so where does it come in that you can make a nice profit to able to buy another grill if needed pr another vehicle or just start putting back to watch your business grow? I wanna get out there but right now I would just be workinh with a double den propane fryer and griddle. No trailer and no shelter.

[@themusketeers7521]

Thankyou so much

[@SDSBBQs]

Sure thing, thanks for watching and commenting

[@dereksque2367]

Good stuff.

[@SDSBBQs]

Thanks