Heck yeah, people don't figure the rising cost of meats, fuels,rubs/spices, containers, and your time is definitely worth something, electricity for food holders ..it goes on and on...hobbies don't pay bills😁👍 have a great one brother, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻
Exactly it’s expensive to cook bbq of any kind of meat plus the time involved!!! I selling plates like half pound pulled pork sandwiches two sides for 15$ and it sell but I’m a great cook also 😉
I just started selling bbq at work and I started charging the same or more then some bbq joints for bbq. They can not buy and bring their homemade food, or buy from the lunch truck (which charges just as much as I do for lesser quality). But I figured in order for them to get smoked anything, they either have to spend over $50 in supplies and spend a whole day to make it, or they have to go somewhere far to eat there, plus tip. We only get 30 min lunches and take out bbq is out of the question…. So I’m a luxury, not a commodity. I just happen to show up once a week with bbq at work 🤷🏽
Realistically nearly all BBQ is under-priced. Prep and cooking an individual brisket can easily exceed 14 hours and that's not including rest time which still takes work. At the end of the day brisket is almost not worth the hassle. But any pitmaster with pride will still serve it because it demonstrates their own ability to curate a brisket. It takes a lot of skill to cook a really good one. But as someone who still sells primarily to family and friends, it's hard to price gouge them for an extra $20 when I still do it as a hobby more than a business.
I’m not claiming this is the right way it’s just a simple way until you find out a more efficient way to price your food. Just remember is this a business? Or just a hobby?
I also look at others prices and price at what is the average around. People want the cheapest, and those I will not sell bbq to them. I priced high because all the expenses. And I so not buy anything at whole sale price unlike restaurants do.
I understand….but at the end it’s about the food….every guy that’s smokes claims to have the best bbq….but a few do….so if anyone is gonna charge that much….it better be good….
I agree . If something is expensive it better be good. And I don’t know how you feel but I hate when people say they are the best it comes off arrogant.
Very inspiring and you hit the nail on the head - you have to know ya worth 1st and for most. I just started my bbq business in Seattle and I was just having this question with my wife today. I'm a big fan, please keep the content coming!
Oh ya definitely depending on what meat you use is always going to determine the price. For now I’m not using prime. Just choice grade meat. If I was going a pop up for a venue maybe I would using a higher quality meat and up the prices.
@@FernandoMartinez-dn4se I feel like it all kind of depends on the situation for me if I’m selling sandwiches I’ll just use choice meat but if I’m going to make plates using sliced brisket I’ll probably would want to go with prime or something like that or if I have a food truck I would probably want to use prime but since I sell from home I kind of only use choice if you get what I’m saying.
There has to be a little science behind it, though. Much respect, but undercutting a brick and mortar and upping your protein servings... there's your answer right there.
"do not chase cheap people" - Truer words have never been spoken
As someone who is starting their BBQ journey I'm so glad I came across your video. The don't chase cheap people is right on the money.
Bro you just explained it better than other UA-camrs! Cool vibes pitmaster!
I really appreciate it
Heck yeah, people don't figure the rising cost of meats, fuels,rubs/spices, containers, and your time is definitely worth something, electricity for food holders ..it goes on and on...hobbies don't pay bills😁👍 have a great one brother, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻
3:40 “they’re cooking different and they suck” 😆👍 Cheers from the Pacific Northwest 🇨🇦
Exactly it’s expensive to cook bbq of any kind of meat plus the time involved!!! I selling plates like half pound pulled pork sandwiches two sides for 15$ and it sell but I’m a great cook also 😉
I just started selling bbq at work and I started charging the same or more then some bbq joints for bbq. They can not buy and bring their homemade food, or buy from the lunch truck (which charges just as much as I do for lesser quality). But I figured in order for them to get smoked anything, they either have to spend over $50 in supplies and spend a whole day to make it, or they have to go somewhere far to eat there, plus tip. We only get 30 min lunches and take out bbq is out of the question….
So I’m a luxury, not a commodity. I just happen to show up once a week with bbq at work 🤷🏽
Its a labor of love, and if you know, you know. Appreciated!
That’s the most accurate statement about bbq 💯
Realistically nearly all BBQ is under-priced. Prep and cooking an individual brisket can easily exceed 14 hours and that's not including rest time which still takes work. At the end of the day brisket is almost not worth the hassle. But any pitmaster with pride will still serve it because it demonstrates their own ability to curate a brisket. It takes a lot of skill to cook a really good one. But as someone who still sells primarily to family and friends, it's hard to price gouge them for an extra $20 when I still do it as a hobby more than a business.
U are spot on my friend
using market prices instead of just doing the math is crazy but definitely not the worst idea.
That’s not bad at all $12. Heck people spend more than that just on a beer. They never complain about that.
Good BBQ is not cheap, and Cheap BBQ is not good,
I’m not claiming this is the right way it’s just a simple way until you find out a more efficient way to price your food. Just remember is this a business? Or just a hobby?
I also look at others prices and price at what is the average around. People want the cheapest, and those I will not sell bbq to them. I priced high because all the expenses. And I so not buy anything at whole sale price unlike restaurants do.
Exactly you’re correct 💯💯💯 thank you for joining in this topic. I agree with you hundred percent.
Well said brother. I totally agree with everything that you said. Keep smoking potna. I work night shift as well.. 3 is aboaut the time I go to work.
Thank you thumbs 👍 up
Amen brother!
So true
💯🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾agree
Don’t chase cheap! You think the price is high? Check fast food prices.
I understand….but at the end it’s about the food….every guy that’s smokes claims to have the best bbq….but a few do….so if anyone is gonna charge that much….it better be good….
I agree . If something is expensive it better be good. And I don’t know how you feel but I hate when people say they are the best it comes off arrogant.
Good way of breaking it down
Thank you
Very inspiring and you hit the nail on the head - you have to know ya worth 1st and for most. I just started my bbq business in Seattle and I was just having this question with my wife today. I'm a big fan, please keep the content coming!
Do you have a general way to do your pricing like your cost times a certain percentage
Leroy and Lewis Food cost video on UA-cam
In that price, is the meat selection taken into consideration? For example pricing a choice brisket vs Akaushi
Oh ya definitely depending on what meat you use is always going to determine the price. For now I’m not using prime. Just choice grade meat. If I was going a pop up for a venue maybe I would using a higher quality meat and up the prices.
@@savalascraftbarbecue I am not sure. We just brought it up when trying to decide which to get.
@@FernandoMartinez-dn4se I feel like it all kind of depends on the situation for me if I’m selling sandwiches I’ll just use choice meat but if I’m going to make plates using sliced brisket I’ll probably would want to go with prime or something like that or if I have a food truck I would probably want to use prime but since I sell from home I kind of only use choice if you get what I’m saying.
@@savalascraftbarbecue that makes sense. Think we will apply that too. Thanks once again!
Cost of stuff times 3
There has to be a little science behind it, though.
Much respect, but undercutting a brick and mortar and upping your protein servings... there's your answer right there.
I am interested in my own bbq business where do I start with permits and licenses here in Texas thanks!
I got my food management license on learn to serve .com . as far as permits I couldn’t tell you that part I think every area is different.
Eyo what is the background music?
Hey it’s Carlos Santa cover “oyo como va
But what if you got a lot of enemies in ops opposition hey trying to knock you off your hustle,? 🤓
😬😬😬🤔🤔 could happen