Warhead36 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Anyone ever cater an event for a large group before? Like, 50-60 people? If so, what would you recommend for food? I was looking into Subway but individual go to box meals per person ends up running a total of $400. Platters would be cheaper but I'm not sure how many people one platter can feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Warhead36 said: Anyone ever cater an event for a large group before? Like, 50-60 people? If so, what would you recommend for food? I was looking into Subway but individual go to box meals per person ends up running a total of $400. Platters would be cheaper but I'm not sure how many people one platter can feed. Yes, all the time. Edit: why not just ask me directly? ? Get a bunch of $5 footlongs, cut them up finger-size yourself. BOOM. Condiments on the side (are you doing it picnic style?) Doritos/Lays have variety bags. I had to feed 7 on a boat every weekend for a couple years...figured it out easy peasy. I still do it this way, no matter the headcount. 10-12 footlongs should feed 50...you could do this for under $100 if everyone brings their own drinks. Hope that helps. 2nd edit: you didn't say what type of event...even 15 footlongs would have you covered if it's just food and not for everyone to gorge on.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I would recommend hot food, and keep it that way. That's about it. Caught a really bad foodborne illness a little over a decade ago (It was the Giants-Pats SB) from Subway catering. I almost never eat in places where food will sit or be picked over for awhile anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Warhead36 said: Anyone ever cater an event for a large group before? Like, 50-60 people? If so, what would you recommend for food? I was looking into Subway but individual go to box meals per person ends up running a total of $400. Platters would be cheaper but I'm not sure how many people one platter can feed. Pizza is my go-to for that budget. Have gotten Chipotle catering, but that's like $10 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Warhead36 said: Anyone ever cater an event for a large group before? Like, 50-60 people? If so, what would you recommend for food? I was looking into Subway but individual go to box meals per person ends up running a total of $400. Platters would be cheaper but I'm not sure how many people one platter can feed. Never disappoints! https://popeyes.com/menu/catering/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Renegade7 said: We were all over Haiti and the Indian Ocean Tsunami, looking at New Orleans and Puerto Rico, how am I supposed to feel about that? Just gonna point out there is a difference in pre and post disaster responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, TheGreatBuzz said: Just gonna point out there is a difference in pre and post disaster responses. Id rather not do this here, but the post disaster relief in Katrina and Maria were an abomination and preparation wasn't much better. We are better then that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Renegade7 said: Id rather not do this here, but the post disaster relief in Katrina and Maria were an abomination and preparation wasn't much better. We are better then that. I agree. I only mentioned it because you spoke about us getting people out of an area then mention Haiti and the Tsunami. Pre vs post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: Id rather not do this here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Nick Cannon's pic should be in the dictionary next to the word "Cornball." **** that dude. Never liked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 This new rap stuff. Garbage. Here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've got this new temp job but it's confusing as hell ? They use multiple systems and databases and all their processes use hella numbers. I'm a people person. Bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 My office has huge-fly-on-the wall factor. I hear conversations in detail. Today 2 coworkers are talking about this other coworker about how he's lost 30 lbs since he started being more active. Which is awesome. Then they started talking about his girl prospects. -he makes good money (pro) -smokes and drinks heavily (con) -he needs a skinny, gym rat girlfriend to keep the fitness trend going -girls try to change guys, a "project" (see second point about smoking and drinking heavily) I kinda think people are more complex than that. One of the people in this convo is mid-50s bachelor, never been married. Straight, as far as we can tell. 1 hour ago, abdcskins said: I've got this new temp job but it's confusing as hell ? They use multiple systems and databases and all their processes use hella numbers. I'm a people person. Bleh. 15 hours ago, Warhead36 said: Anyone ever cater an event for a large group before? Like, 50-60 people? If so, what would you recommend for food? I was looking into Subway but individual go to box meals per person ends up running a total of $400. Platters would be cheaper but I'm not sure how many people one platter can feed. Work got Firehouse Subs. Expecting about 20 people from a certain customer. 3 showed up. They had a lot of extra food but made no announcement to give it away—didn't want to broadcast the ****-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 15 hours ago, skinsmarydu said: Yes, all the time. Edit: why not just ask me directly? ? Get a bunch of $5 footlongs, cut them up finger-size yourself. BOOM. Condiments on the side (are you doing it picnic style?) Doritos/Lays have variety bags. I had to feed 7 on a boat every weekend for a couple years...figured it out easy peasy. I still do it this way, no matter the headcount. 10-12 footlongs should feed 50...you could do this for under $100 if everyone brings their own drinks. Hope that helps. 2nd edit: you didn't say what type of event...even 15 footlongs would have you covered if it's just food and not for everyone to gorge on.? I'm too lazy to do any of that actual cutting up stuff...lolol. I was looking into Subway though but seemed a little pricy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandweave Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Good music wednesday! Why? Just because Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I’m a big fan of good business strategy/marketing even though I’d like to think I’m immune to it. Returned a pair of socks to dicks at lunch. After the return, They spit out a coupon for 15% off in the next 3 hours only. That’s creative-never seen that before and it makes sense. They probably gathered some data point to trigger this. Even more impressive if they gathered a data point about MY shopping habits specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Elessar78 said: Work got Firehouse Subs. Expecting about 20 people from a certain customer. 3 showed up. They had a lot of extra food but made no announcement to give it away—didn't want to broadcast the ****-up. Damn. Firehouse got a mean ass bbq brisket sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Damn. Firehouse got a mean ass bbq brisket sub. yeah, but last time I got it there was barely any brisket inside the bread. soo disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Elessar78 said: yeah, but last time I got it there was barely any brisket inside the bread. soo disappointing. Yeah sub places are notorious for that, unfortunately. Big ass bread and sauce sandwiches. I remember getting a tuna from Subway (the worst culprit) and this chick put like a teardrop of tuna on there (by that point I had ordered the tuna for lunch at various Sunday's to know exactly what was normal, wbo wanted to be nice to me or new, and who was on strict orders to guard the meat with their lives). Sometimes I'm forced to ask for extra, which is why I go sparingly (to Subway), unless I get something like a meatball/pastrami, where they have no choice. Jersey Mike's seems to be pretty fair, but there aren't that many Jersey Mike's out here compared to Subway or Firehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 How early is too early to have a midlife crisis? Asking for a friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 30-35? Dawned on me a few weeks ago when discussing Captain Planet in random conversation with this 19-21 year old awhile back, that I just can't relate to these youngins anymore, and then blinked to people standing over my grave on a cold, cloudy day. Then I realized I'm lunching, and shouldn't start thi king like this at least for another 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: 30-35? Dawned on me a few weeks ago when discussing Captain Planet in random conversation with this 19-21 year old awhile back, that I just can't relate to these youngins anymore, and then blinked to people standing over my grave on a cold, cloudy day. Then I realized I'm lunching, and shouldn't start thi king like this at least for another 10 years I'll be 44 in January. Hate my dead end job but only staying because I have to financially and I've already got 17 years of state service. Actively been trying to go to another agency but I'm capped out salary wise at my position (have been for 8+ years) so I'm at a disadvantage for lateral moves. Done about 6 interviews in the last 18 months but no offers. The only pay raise I see these days is when the union gets new contracts every 3-4 years and then it's only been 3% jumps (and I think that's happened twice since I've been capped out). I'm looking at another 11 years before I can smell a pension (that I'm paying 9% of my salary into) and even then it's disadvantageous to retire until I'm 63. So...another 19 years. **** me. Btw, Captain Planet sucked. Edit..pls i hope no one thinks I'm being ungrateful..I just wish I could choose a career that has meaning and doesn't fill me with boredom and dread every day. It gives me too much time to be angry about the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: How early is too early to have a midlife crisis? Asking for a friend... 13 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: 30-35? **** me, I just turned 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 26 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: How early is too early to have a midlife crisis? Asking for a friend... Met an anti-vaxxer's kid who was having one. He was 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I'm going to hell for laughing at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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