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Prime Rib and King Crab

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We are cooking 12 primes and 160 lbs of king crab for 220 on February 18. This is for our local American Legion Post #94 spring fundraiser. Twice baked potatoes, asparagus spears, fresh fruit garnish and salad with raspberry vinegarette topped off with tiramisu. We will need 5 gallons of au jus. If one of you pros has a good way to make that much au jus along with a good recipe we would sure appreciate it.

I really appreciate the way forum members share and give advice. My best source of expert info. By the way did you notice that CS150 on ebay in Birmingham went for $1036 today. Wonder who the new owner is?
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H 1hawsfli (Guest)
Just a followup. This big event comes off in 2 more days. 250 presold tickets. 7 cooks, 16 waiters and 3 dishwashers. We raised $11,000 last year for our charities. Looks like will beat that this year. We have over 200 items to auction off this year. Raised $11,000 last year. Looks like we will beat that this year. Object is feed every one a good meal, let them get good and drunk then proceed with the auction. A lot of money is made for charity and we all have a good time.
FM Former Member
Out of curiosity, how do you split the proceeds when you cook for a charity event? I typically split the profits 50:50, unless it's a charity I personally want to support and they get 100% of the profits. In my books 50:50 split of the profits usually translates into 25%-50% of sales depending on how much labor the charity provides and the charitable price premium we are able to charge, e.g., $12 instead of $8 for a meal .
H 1hawsfli (Guest)
Rootsman,
I am a member of the American Legion Post #94 and my time and energy is all donated. The post pays for the food costs and collects the entire gross. Believe me this is some of the best advertising available for our other endevors. Everyone knows who Grumpy is. But I do not do this for any praise or glory. Supporting the community through charity benefits such as this is very rewarding even without recognition. As a side note Grumpy's BBQ contributes plenty of ribs, pulled pork and brisket dinners to the auction. What goes around comes around.
FM Former Member
Rootsman,
I like to buy my own food products, split 50/50 with the organizer. We charge the full price, donate 50%, and get a receipt from them for the amount they receive.
Sometimes, we donate food to a certain shelter here. I ask for a receipt for the donation.
I sure do still miss your jerk!
Peggy
FM Former Member
Thanks Peggy and Kathy. Funny you should mention Minneola. I had a costomer come by my shack at the Farmer's Market today, that saw my shack at Minneola. Small world!

Sales tax question.

It seems like if you charge the charity a fee (cost or cost plus, etc.) then they are the seller and meals should not be taxed. But if you are the seller and make a donation, then you need to charge sales tax on the meal. Help!

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