Often times friends of mine will ask me to cook barbecue for a small party of whatever. In the past I've just charged for cost of meat and sauce or whatever. I'm cooking some next month for some family friends and they are adamant that they want to pay me for my labor as well. I have no idea how to price this out.
I've seen a good rule of thumb of cost of meat/goods X 3. My question is, is that just raw goods like the pork and the cost of my sauce? Or does that include my wood and charcoal/gas costs as well? This is for an engagement party for my brother's sister in law, i.e., they're essentially family, so I don't want to screw them over. But I also should definitely get some more compensation than just the cost of the meat. Thoughts? Thanks.
I've seen a good rule of thumb of cost of meat/goods X 3. My question is, is that just raw goods like the pork and the cost of my sauce? Or does that include my wood and charcoal/gas costs as well? This is for an engagement party for my brother's sister in law, i.e., they're essentially family, so I don't want to screw them over. But I also should definitely get some more compensation than just the cost of the meat. Thoughts? Thanks.