Ever hire a company to BBQ and serve your party?

I'm looking to hire someone (or a company) to basically grill and serve our guests for DD's birthday party? Have any of you ever done something like that?

I'm not looking for a full-out catering company because we'll supply the food, do set up and supply paper goods/dinnerware/drinkware. We're basically looking for someone or a couple of people to man the grill, do light serving and help with cleanup.

Any ideas or recommendations?

Thanks!

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I went to a party where they had this... I think they used one of the fireside branches. They supplied the grill, burgers and hotdogs.. and maybe a few salads. Usually u have to get some sort of catering package but They just got the minimum and then did the rest of the cooking themselves. Check out the penny-savers and stuff too.... might have ads for this kinda thing

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i Think that Valley Caterers in Franklin Square does this. I am not sure, but I think that you might have to get the food through them.

Re: Ever hire a company to BBQ and serve your party?

Posted by Chatham-Chick

I'm looking to hire someone (or a company) to basically grill and serve our guests for DD's birthday party? Have any of you ever done something like that?

I'm not looking for a full-out catering company because we'll supply the food, do set up and supply paper goods/dinnerware/drinkware. We're basically looking for someone or a couple of people to man the grill, do light serving and help with cleanup.

Any ideas or recommendations?

Thanks!

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Last year I hosted a big backyard BBQ (for about 50 people). I didn't want to be stuck at the grill the whole time (My DH is the only guy I know that can't use a grill ).

I found a guy online that BBQ's. This is his website:

BBQ for Hire

His name is Paul. He was super affordable (I mean... like really really cheap compared to the other prices we got!) and very nice. I picked up all the food... he brought a big BBQ and did all the cooking. He was great!

ETA - He did all the clean up too!

Message edited 6/13/2010 5:53:30 PM.

Re: Ever hire a company to BBQ and serve your party?

Posted by Kellish

Posted by Chatham-Chick

I'm looking to hire someone (or a company) to basically grill and serve our guests for DD's birthday party? Have any of you ever done something like that?

I'm not looking for a full-out catering company because we'll supply the food, do set up and supply paper goods/dinnerware/drinkware. We're basically looking for someone or a couple of people to man the grill, do light serving and help with cleanup.

Any ideas or recommendations?

Thanks!

where are you located?

Re: Ever hire a company to BBQ and serve your party?

Posted by METLove2008

Last year I hosted a big backyard BBQ (for about 50 people). I didn't want to be stuck at the grill the whole time (My DH is the only guy I know that can't use a grill ).

I found a guy online that BBQ's. This is his website:

BBQ for Hire

His name is Paul. He was super affordable (I mean... like really really cheap compared to the other prices we got!) and very nice. I picked up all the food... he brought a big BBQ and did all the cooking. He was great!

ETA - He did all the clean up too!

Re: Ever hire a company to BBQ and serve your party?

I wish I could remember who my parents used to grill for their parties. It was the single best thing they EVER did. You can be a guest at your own party.

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Try Scott's 5 Star Meats in Commack. We love them and they definitely do this.

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so glad you asked this! DH and I were just throwing around this idea last night!

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My brother does this...he has a few friends work with him..he is great and has references if need b. He has been doing this for years for many people. He always has a party to do..he can even make drinks..let me know if u want his number..fm me :)

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We just did this yesterday. Hired a man through Hostess Helpers. He served, set up, cleaned and grilled everything. We did not lift a finger. He stayed 5 hours and was 175. 25 for the service.

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we supplied all the food, but he cut up all the veggies, got the bowls, put out chips and dip, etc...

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We're doing it this year for our 4th of July party. We're using Bowties 631-561-5790, Tricia is the owner. If you call, you can say Vicki & David recommended you.

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This is great info!! I actually just posted this question on the parenting board (whoops ) and was directed to this post. Thanks!!

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I've been looking for someone to do this also.

Thanks Ladies!

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I just had this over Memorial Day weekend. We used V & F Meats in Centerport. We've used them to cater a few parties before. it was fantastic. They supplied the food, the grill and the paper products (even the tent). They BBQ for 3 hours and a waitress was there for 4 hours. It was so nice to not have to do anything at our party. The BBQ and waitress were great and I barely had any cleaning to do at the end of the party. I highly recommend them.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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we hired Fireside cateres in northport to do abbys 1st bday. they supply unlimited food for 4 hours you pay per person.. they also bring some salads, hotdogs, hamburgers corn chicken and watermelon. all buns,rolls, condiments and papergoods!

its 100% worth it... i hope their service and food is as good as they have been to work with so far... her party is july 3rd