Posts by OldFoodGuy

Given that your locations will be doctor's offices and hospitals, you will need to keep some healthy options in mind. We do a lot of cut fruit displays, yogurt and granola. Granola can be a great, easy, healthy, transportable and most...

duangojo is right that comparing price can be time consuming, but there are a few short cuts. US and Sysco both have online order guides that you can access on line. Get comfortable with them by spending time on thier sites. I have...

A great inexpensive cut to work wiith is eye of round roast. The connective tissue is all on the outside and easy to strip. The grain of the cut is easy to follow and cutting is easy. For stir fry, freeze the roast slightly and then...

I generally agree with Pete about assessing your 'fee' on top of costs, but I think his side labor is hi. Showing up with four of you to feed 30 people is overkill. You as lead, a  cook that will help with dishes and a server that...

I hardly ever quote something a year or more out, there are just too many variables. I have used different menus for different 'seasons' with pricing appropriate to speciffic locations. It has been in such circumstances when I have had...

bltbesonda Have you gotten quotes on PVC plastic sheeting? There are varieties that can take almost any ambient heat at the fraction of stainless. As for stainless, I recently had a custom beverage station made and got a good price...

ChefAmberR, If the CEO of your management company has given you the green light, then rip him up. Take Pete's advice and give your sysco rep the full a full list, without prices, and let the best company win. But as foodpump says,...

Walk carefully here chef. I have dealt with US in four states over 20 years and have never had or heard of a problem like you describe. Based on your message you work for a management company with a contract for the facility. There is...

Pete is only touching the surface of questions. What gender is the group? If mixed, more men than women, women than men or equal? Are they dining formally or casually?  Coming of the golf course or arriving dressed for...

I agree that Bittmans "How to Cook Everything" is likely the finest HOME cook book. I learn something every time I open it and have used it to teach my kids not just how how to cook, but how to think about cooking. He...