Many of you, because of your prowess around a BBQ pit, are asked to do “a little something” for your office, church, school, or work during the holiday season. From a small group at the office, to a rather sizable fundraiser. This may seem a little daunting at first, but it can be a great learning opportunity for some potentially lucrative summer jobs in the world of catering.

You have the skill to cook, but do you don’t know how much to cook. Your friends have told you your BBQ is the best…even better than that guy who has that web site…you know that guy over at Apple Timber something or other.

Well ladies and gentlemen maybe its time to “pull the trigger”,” but…but, I don’t have the faintest…I mean how much do I serve?” You say.

In the spirit of the season, and a possible gig or two, that guy from “Apple Timber something or other” will share some information about quantities and costs involved to keep you from losing your proverbial shirt or running out of ribs just when the big boss comes through the serving line.

And what would you think if we made this as easy as plugging in the numbers to a worksheet… and the costs were even figured into the equation.

I am providing a Link for just such a magical formula…but remember, if you find yourself over your head, that guy from “Apple Timber something or other”... has pit and will travel, if and when you might bite a little more off than you can comfortably masticate.

An old caterer once said, “If you can’t have any fun at it, smile and look like your having a good time”