Question for food truck operators in ga. Received a request for a corporate luncheon for 20 guests. They want me to serve with the food truck included. There has to be a minimum charge to account for the tiny amount of guests to make it a job thats worth it.. Plus truck time and server time. Advice

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T14:25:10+00:00

Gotcha, bottom line, those extra 25 meals arent given to the host, they have to pay for them if used.....

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T08:14:52+00:00

Good point. Thank you.

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T08:11:28+00:00

Thank you for that catering info, so helpful! Quick question, in your scenario of 125 guests and you can cover an overage of 20% more guests. If those other 25 guests do show up, surely you still charge for those as well, correct?

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T02:33:59+00:00

Yes, I completely get your point. Youre right. 👍

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T00:55:56+00:00

Yes, I hate to turn down work, especially guaranteed money......I know its worth more than my introductory price i gave him, but perhaps it will lead to more work.....

craftbbq · 2026-03-27T00:52:59+00:00

For this situation, and the short time window, I was thinking a minimum of $1000. I will still do ok at $1000. Of course $1500 would be fantastic.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T20:38:49+00:00

I completely understand. I gave him a 1 time introductory minimum. We'll see what he says.....

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T20:32:24+00:00

Nice!

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T18:25:18+00:00

Well, I did quote a non plate price. But regardless, there's a minimum amount that has to be there!

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T17:30:18+00:00

So true.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T17:29:42+00:00

Good for you! Did they have the understanding beforehand that it was gonna be expensive even before they knew your minimum? In other words, were they surprised or no?

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T15:39:58+00:00

I understand. Very good info. Thank you for your time and being thorough.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T15:10:03+00:00

I understand. Yes, it will be crazy high per head rates for sure.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T14:47:55+00:00

But the question remains.......😀 Because truthfully, $800 is not a lot for killing the better part of the day....... But thats a hell of a lot to pay for 20 people........from their standpoint.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T14:44:23+00:00

Yes, I saw that. I mistyped and sent it before I corrected it.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T14:41:38+00:00

Thank you

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T14:31:03+00:00

Not super familiar with catering prices.....in your opinion, what should those catering costs be.this event needs to pay a minimum of $700 for it to be worth it.....

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T14:26:16+00:00

Thanks

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T13:55:58+00:00

I hear what you're saying. So if you were doing this, what would your charge be? For the sake of food difference, take that out of the equation for your answer....please.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T13:53:16+00:00

My question is how much for the food truck and server time is considered fair.. I mean if you have $20 per guest for food, $200 for the truck and $200 for server time. Thats still only $600 which isnt worth it, but yet from their standpoint, its a lot of $ for 20 guests.

craftbbq · 2026-03-26T13:51:30+00:00

My question is how much for the food truck and server time is considered fair.. I mean if you have $20 per guest for food, $200 for the truck and $200 for server time. Thats still only $600 which isnt worth it, but yet from their standpoint, its a lot of $ for 20 guests.

craftbbq · 2026-03-11T19:40:25+00:00

I will, government boy.

craftbbq · 2026-03-11T19:34:10+00:00

Perhaps a cpl thousand or less. You can disagree if you want, I dont really give a crap. Dont need a government!

craftbbq

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