BBQ Side Business

fishlessman

billt01 said:

fishlessman said:

billt01 said:

HeavyG said:

billt01 said:

"Being legal can be done, and isn't that hard, you just have to have a good relationship with your health department/inspectors."

Unless one plans on only vending in your county every time, this is a bit moot.

I spent several thousand dollars trying to make this happen and trust me, everyone has their hand out.

YMMV

Just curious - when you say "everyone has their hand out" do you mean officials are asking/expecting illegal bribes or are you just saying that various localities/jurisdictions have statutory fees for permits/inspections/licenses/etc?

Everything you mentioned...

takes time, but getting even helps

my time was more valuable than dealing...the process in whole took almost 2 1/2 years of my life, money, time with my wife and kids. 

Nah, cut my losses but made a bit on the restaurant, 'bout enough to buy a few Stumps and start competitive cooking, and that too had its draw backs..

Now I just cook for my family and friends..

Its a good dream for some, just a nightmare for me...

theres one guy that screwed me 20 years ago, anyone that comes in my shop since has gotten the story.  400 dollars it cost me, plus reward money, plus cops involved. im sure ive cost him 10's of thousands since. sometimes its as simple as a simple rose on a wives windshield, i know someone that did that

DoubleEgger

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  BBQ is not easy money. I see trailers on sale on FB everyday... 

lkapigian

lkapigian said:

Tough in CA with the health department unless you invest some coin...the way around is Community Events for Non Profit which allows you an Annual Temporary Permit and don't need a commissary and you can sell food prepared on site...I've got stuff going most every weekend, most of it Gratis..it does get tiring ...I donate a lot as I don't want it to become a job..last few weeks , 1 wedding reception, a bar catering for St Patricks , Chile Verde Cook Off this weekend, Ribs in 2


My 2 Cents....

That's 3 Firsts this year 

milesvdustin

fishlessman said:

billt01 said:

fishlessman said:

billt01 said:

HeavyG said:

billt01 said:

"Being legal can be done, and isn't that hard, you just have to have a good relationship with your health department/inspectors."

Unless one plans on only vending in your county every time, this is a bit moot.

I spent several thousand dollars trying to make this happen and trust me, everyone has their hand out.

YMMV

Just curious - when you say "everyone has their hand out" do you mean officials are asking/expecting illegal bribes or are you just saying that various localities/jurisdictions have statutory fees for permits/inspections/licenses/etc?

Everything you mentioned...

takes time, but getting even helps

my time was more valuable than dealing...the process in whole took almost 2 1/2 years of my life, money, time with my wife and kids. 

Nah, cut my losses but made a bit on the restaurant, 'bout enough to buy a few Stumps and start competitive cooking, and that too had its draw backs..

Now I just cook for my family and friends..

Its a good dream for some, just a nightmare for me...

theres one guy that screwed me 20 years ago, anyone that comes in my shop since has gotten the story.  400 dollars it cost me, plus reward money, plus cops involved. im sure ive cost him 10's of thousands since. sometimes its as simple as a simple rose on a wives windshield, i know someone that did that

Do tell!

thetrim

With all these hands out, you must've had a run in w the Clinton Foundation!

nolaegghead

thetrim said:

With all these hands out, you must've had a run in w the Clinton Foundation!

For sure, they are the worst people ever.  Good thing we have a straight shooter in office, amiright?

THEBuckeye

At least Bill did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky and thank goodness Hill wiped the server clean with a cloth. 

Canugghead

nolaegghead said:

If someone expect bribes, report them.  This isn't a third world country, yet.

yet?  https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/01/15/costco-pharmacy-directors-plead-guilty-to-accepting-kickbacks.html

JohnInCarolina

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

CTMike

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

Fluffer for gay porn. 

dmchicago

CTMike said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

Fluffer for gay porn. 

Wait...are you saying I should have been getting PAID this whole time?

theyolksonyou

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

CTMike

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

theyolksonyou

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

Yup. 

CTMike

theyolksonyou said:

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

Yup. 

At least you’re honest with yourself. 

theyolksonyou

Jackas$. Lmao

JohnInCarolina

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

He is, but judging by the looks of his wife, our man Jason... well, let’s just say he doesn’t have tiny hands.

bgebrent

JohnInCarolina said:

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

He is, but judging by the looks of his wife, our man Jason... well, let’s just say he doesn’t have tiny hands.

He does have short hair...

saluki2007

JohnInCarolina said:

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

He is, but judging by the looks of his wife, our man Jason... well, let’s just say he doesn’t have tiny hands.

So you are saying he has large shoes?

pgprescott

saluki2007 said:

JohnInCarolina said:

CTMike said:

theyolksonyou said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

There are easier ways to make some side cash.  

Male prostitution?

I'd starve to death. 

Are you that ugly?

He is, but judging by the looks of his wife, our man Jason... well, let’s just say he doesn’t have tiny hands.

So you are saying he has large shoes?

What? He’s saying he wears large gloves. Duh!