Although the first day of spring isn’t until March 20 this year the warmer temperatures bring us all out doors. Jobs like cleaning the grill,planting flowers and preparing the garden are common sites. Another thing that has been happening with a fury is bookings for the 2010 year. Don’t be left out book your event with us early! There will be monthly specials beginning with April. Book an event with us on a week day and receive a discount. Hope to hear from you. Remember that great smell you smell is Grandmas cooking their wonderful BBQ.
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Fundraising Tips
Do you have a favorite charity or know of someone who has suffered a tragedy lately and needs a helping hand. A BBQ fundraiser is always a hit and successful when done right.
Over the years I have been in the catering business I have seen extremely successful fundraisers and some that could have been more successful had the planners followed a few simple tips.
The following steps produce a successful BBQ fundraiser:
Committee planning their Fundraiser
1. Form a committe to help with this event
2. Find the correct location to host your event at
3. Date and time
4. Set goals for your event
5. Advertise your event
6. Pre sell tickets prior to your event Read more »
Hiring a Caterer
Now that you have decided it’s best to have a professional caterer provide the food for your party, here are some tips and questions on what to look for when hiring a caterer.
What Does a Caterer Do?
They prepare food for your event. When considering how to select a caterer, look at many factors. You should consider the nature of the event, how formal it is, what sorts of foods you wish to serve, and how much you can afford to spend.
Finding a Caterer
- Personal Recommendation
The ideal way to find a caterer is via personal recommendation. Ask friends, family and colleagues if they have catered an event, and who they used. Personal recommendations can help you select the right caterer
- Internet
- Searching for a cater for her wedding reception
- Telephone book
- Event planners
- Reception Hall
- Favorite Restaurant
Questions to ask Prospective Caterer
- Do they serve the type of food you want to serve your guests
- Are they available for the date of your event
- When and where will the food be cooked
- Do they serve it or is it buffet style
- Is there an event they are doing that you might attend
- Can you taste their food prior to your event
- Is there a deposit required
- What form of payment do they accept
- Is there a contract to sign
If you are satisfied that this is your caterer hire them and get all the necessary paperwork done. Then you can kick back and relax. The only thing left to do is give them your final count and enjoy your party! Have a great day!
Tips for Grilling Beef
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of grilling beef? Usually steak. While steak is a good cut of beef for the grill, it’s not the only cut suitable for the grill. The following is a feature about how we grill different types of beef on our backyard grill.
Different Kinds of Steak
There are many fine cuts that are available for grilling. We prefer three specific cuts when we grill at home.
- Rib steaks
- The rib steak is cut from the rib region of the beef. While it will still retain tenderness this cut is in the moderate price range.
Marinated steak cooking over charcoal
- T-bones and porterhouse steaks
- Are cut from the tenderloin region and will produce a very tender steak. However, with tenderness comes price increase.
- No matter which cut you may choose we have found that you can retain that tenderness no matter what marinade you use.
- The key to retaining the tenderness is the length of the marinating. A good overnight soak will allow the steak to fully absorb the liquid and aid in tenderness no matter what doneness. Make sure to reserve some of the marinade to use during grilling. However discard any unused marinade after grilling; do not use for consumption. Any sauces you may wish to use can be applied when you first put the meat on the grill. Read more »
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