I retired making pulled pork sandwiches and baked potatoes with some other fresh local items. Profit was 125+k a year for 23 years. Retired in 2017. Now just collect trophies for whatever meats and travel.

@jacobmitchell9227

18 күн бұрын

Hey 👋 28 year old man here thinking of getting into the food trailer business. Would you get into the Buisness again in 2024 if you had the chance? Im thinking of selling high quality chicken/beef quesadillas with Spanish rice. Keeping it Simple. Been thinking about this for about a year and a half now. I cook all the time for my family and friends and I’ve gotten the food to the point I would feel comfortable sellling it to people. Any tips or thoughts appreciated. I live in a county that requires a prep or ghost kitchen I’m a bit stuck on what to do for that. Worried about sinking a bunch of money into it for it to just not be profitable. I live in richmond Va we have quite a few festivals and events happening throughout the year and I live about 2 hours away from Virginia Beach. Hoping to pull the trigger in the next 6 months or so.

@joey8567

18 күн бұрын

@@jacobmitchell9227 Simple but different. Mix Monterey and Texas. Everyone has a taco truck. Blend cooked leftovers into the next day specials. Absolutely, be known for a side and remember, cooking is art! From the buns to the tortillas, it matters. You want repeat. Simple is the only way. Location location location!

@chasejoseph

12 күн бұрын

You ever eat any of the food

@joey8567

12 күн бұрын

@@chasejoseph Quality control.

@insertmetalusernamehere

3 күн бұрын

Any advice for a guy just looking into this? I have a smoker and that’s about it lol I can make a hell of a smoked butt though.

Love the way this guy talks. “Things like yat “

I needed this motivation!! I just purchased a 250 gallon smoker trailer that’ll be here right before the forth of July! Can’t wait to jump my business off

Man I've always wanted my own bbq trailer it would be a good business you got that smoker rolling they will come.

EXCELLENT VIDEO... I love this video... Great content... Thank YOU for sharing this...

Awesome video. Great questions and answers!

thanks guys for the info

We can custom build anything you want

How much brisket do you go through for 200 people?

Backyard bbq guy here. One thing I’m not sure about, when you make all these great briskets, ribs, etc., Obviously you made it well in advance. What’s the best method to keep it hot and fresh without drying it out or changing it so it’s ready to roll when it’s time to serve it to one of your customers?

@austinsmith3641

Ай бұрын

Most bbq places have warming ovens set to about 145 degrees and most meats can rest in these for 12-24 hours without losing juiciness

@Mark-zx2bq

Ай бұрын

☝️what he said

@BYOB561

Ай бұрын

Since you probably don’t have a warmer just use your oven on the lowest temp.

@Urmumblwsme

Ай бұрын

Sous vide holds are good for backyard bbq. Otherwise I’ve heard of holding in a cooler with the meat wrapped in towels. That’s good for a few hours but it will gradually drop in temp over time so long holds aren’t ideal.

@rogeredge1604

12 күн бұрын

Wrap in foil, try to get it liquid tight (I usually try to get a good foil boat around it before wrapping the rest). Place it in the oven at the lowest temp (mine goes to 170F) and it'll last as long as you need and won't dry out.

get info. all the best!

I looked into this business model and the way I understood it you needed an approved cooking kitchen aka. commissary. That you couldn't cook inside the trailers. Or that you could only sell prepacked foods etc. Is that not true?

@bwadsworth87

5 күн бұрын

It all depends where you live

and stuff like at

Also, if you sell $2,500 worth of bbq, roughly how much of that is profit? And is that just taking into account the cost of food or other expenses related to your operation?

@epickleuva

Ай бұрын

Different in every single business.

@samthepitbull4076

Ай бұрын

2500 is probably 12-1600 profit.

@epickleuva

Ай бұрын

@@samthepitbull4076 probably about right…

@206remyboyz7

27 күн бұрын

I think more on the 1200 side, food is expensive, especially meats. then don't forget the plastic ware , condiments, napkins your POS system which also takes a 3% and then of course employees

@epickleuva

27 күн бұрын

@@206remyboyz7 that’s about what we run on $2500 and we have a high price point

Bro, this is me in a year. Do u have health insurance? Full time job? How much did you make last year and what did you pay in taxes?

@chasejoseph

12 күн бұрын

Brah this is his job

Net or gross?

homies gotta learn how to slice brisket... ouch

I was interested toll he told us about mommy and daddy

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

brisket looked like roast beef when it showed them slicing. I bet it tasted like one too :(

I bet he got his smoking methods from Texas!!🤘🤘

Bake beans, we're making it here on the spot. Well, duh that shiet only takes 30 mins

@agustinnery1887

28 күн бұрын

😂

That brisket looked dry

Have a rich daddy

@thebeardedgrower901

Ай бұрын

Too bad daddy didn’t do anything for you. Probably wouldn’t be bad mouthing the younger generation through KZread.

@raptorrider420

Ай бұрын

Far from, just saved and started a business. Thanks for your assumption though!

@fabulousdick

20 күн бұрын

😂 why would you work in a food truck if you have a rich daddy???

I’m literally in the same business and started at the same time, it’s fun but definitely not for the weak of heart ha but keep up the great work! Check us out T&D BBQ

@jacobmitchell9227

18 күн бұрын

What has been hard? Thinking about starting a quesadilla/Spanish rice trailer soon. Keep it simple but delicious. Any tips? Would you do it again?

only thing that looked moist was the baked beans and the cheese sauce.. Sorry, but that meat looked dry... especially throwing all cuts in that dutch oven on a gas warmer

4 Rivers is B+ Quality BBQ. So you lost me with that comment that there’s no BBQ near you.

Start with $4k 😂

@SaltyPirate71

Ай бұрын

$40k

Her voice is cringy 🥶

@judichristopher4604

Ай бұрын

Your Rude and Mean post is "CRINGY".... Rudeness...

Dudes serving food…..SHAVE or wear a damn neck beard cover. That’s disgusting and should be reported to the board of health

@danhurt25

Ай бұрын

Ur disgusting😁

@saucaybaw636

Ай бұрын

Tell me you’ve never eaten at a single bbq restaurant that exists without telling me 😆🤡

@akeem2752

Ай бұрын

Been working hospitality 20 years and I've only seen one guy wear one, he had a huge beard though

@TedH71

25 күн бұрын

Beard hair doesn't come off the beard easily. I should know. That's why I have to trim it once in a while because the beard hair never will unless you trim it. Not that hard.

@cavemanyogi150

10 күн бұрын

@@TedH71 brush it, you'll definitely see a lot of hair come out.