Eddie's Portable Pig Out
c/o Eddie Zuckerman
28 Shawger Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-2722 (H)
Email: eddie@eddiesportablepigout.com
Please Leave Voicemail w/Proposed Date(s),
Headcount, Location and Nature of your event. Thanks!
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Eddie's Portable Pig Out c/o Eddie Zuckerman 28 Shawger Road Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 627-2722 (H) Email: eddie@eddiesportablepigout.com Please Leave Voicemail w/Proposed Date(s), Headcount, Location and Nature of your event. Thanks!
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EDDIE'S PORTABLE PIG-OUT:
PIG-ROAST PRICING PAGE
09/16/2011
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Several factors normally influence event pricing: Headcount/Menu Package, Your Location, Unusual Onsite Logistics, Inclement Weather, Pig Presentation Times other than 3pm-6pm, and Holiday Upcharges. Commonly requested Pig Roast packages/pricing are found lower on this page, and can be used as a departure point to build custom quotes. (Pig roast packages to larger crowds Here). Pricing is based on jobs performed within 45 minutes of Denville NJ, greater distances force additional charges (listed below). 7% tax is charged on all NJ Jobs. Out-of-state fees of 7% apply for all jobs outside of NJ. We do all services within 50' of the truck/trailer, and if we're separated by any significant distances, "Unusual Logistics" charges apply due to the need for more manpower. We require hosts to email digital images of the event location so we know what we're dealing with, otherwise we may charge $25 minimum for a site survey. We require hosts to provide tentage or coverage for the food serving line if inclement weather is expected, or we'll charge additional if our tents are used. (In-depth discussions and images relating to Onsite Logistics and Inclement Weather can be found "here", including images of the physical "footprint" of each package). We pay crew members $50/person additional on all Holiday Weekends. The "free" window for pig presentation is between 3pm and 6pm, surcharges may apply for "earlier/later" times. Most of these charges are listed and discussed in more detail in the lower portion of this webpage.
Want the lowest possible costs? Pick a non- holiday weekend, be within 45 mins of Denville, allow us to work next to our truck/trailer (send pics to show us your layout), provide adequate tentage, a covered pavilion or a large empty garage (if it rains), and pick somewhere between 3pm and 6pm to have the pig presentation!
Prices listed here are subject to change without notice! (especially in these turbulent times).
The following packages are designed for crowds of 50-125ppl +/-. Click Here for Pig Roast Packages and options to headcounts of greater than 125ppl.
An Economy Option (All Roasting Done Onsite):
-"Roasted Pig Only": We drive the pig roast apparatus to the site of your event 2 hours before roasting time, we roast a 100lb pig (yields approx 65lbs or pork, and takes approx. 6.5-7.0 hours to roast), transfer it to your table for you or your staff to carve/serve it however you want, we clean the roaster and leave!! No other services, supplies or equipment are included. You're responsible for presenting, carving, saucing, panning and serving from your own tables to your own equipment. (EPPO staff assisting with pig carving is an available option though, see tweaks below). This job is performed by a solo pitmaster who will call upon you or a host-provided assistant for onsite pig lifting and moving assistance at several key times during the day. This option is excellent in support of caterers who have clients requesting Pig Roasts, who already have paid food service professionals onhand, but don't have Pig Roasting apparatus. (Package not always recommended for the casual "do it yourselfers" because they inevitably make a gigantic mess of things). This is $800.00 (plus tax) with CONTRACT AND 100% ADVANCE PAYMENT DUE 7 DAYS BEFORE EVENT, with a NO REFUND POLICY. Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..
In an attempt to get "Pig Only" clients to gain a better understanding of this package, I've created an entirely separate webpage. You'll find discussions of it's frequent problems, and pictures/details of what to expect "Here".
TWEAKS:
-Downgrade to 80lb Pig: Subtract $30.00 (sorry, smaller pigs are not offered with this package).
-EPPO Staffer Carves: $100.00 The Staffer will assist you with pig carving.
Full Service Options (All Roasting Done Onsite):
-"The Small Job". (65lb pig, Default Presentation). A commonly requested option is the "entry level" Pig Roast for a small crowd of 40-50 people***. The host is typically faced with the dilemma of wanting a roast, but barely has enough headcount to do it economically. This is a perfect package for them. It's not the fanciest job we can do, but it's everything you need to make it happen economically, with some semblance of professionalism. (Edible yield is roughly 40lbs of pork, so please make sure you have enough other foods to cover your headcount). $1300.00 (plus tax) Includes:
● 65lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub)
● Pig Presented on Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth. (Default Presentation).
● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).
● Approximate Duration of Buffet Line: 1.5 hours
● Roast Performed by 2 Staff.
● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, And Some with Teriyaki Sauce.
● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.
● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.
● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ. Additional charges apply for distances greater than 45 minutes.
● Information regarding the Logistical Footprint of each package and Inclement Weather discussions can be found Here.
Pricing can be further reduced if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below). Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page.. Host is asked to provide a "Host Provided Assistant" during the (half hour) carving, to help us move pans quickly.
AVAILABLE TWEAKS:
-Add Fancy Presentation: $60.00
-Upgrade to 80lb Pig: $75.00
-Add 4 Chickens: $50.00
-Case Pork Shoulders (32lbs before roasting): $120.00
-What about this job for 25-30ppl?: for more info, click "Here"
-"The Typical Job". (100lb Pig/Fancy Presentation/4 Chickens). This choice works out well for Casual Backyard Weddings, Luau Themed Parties, Corporate Events, or any other upscale party, mainly as a nice "centerpiece". No corners are cut. An impressive production that will almost always leave your guests saying "Can you give me that guy's number?!!". Recommended for roughly 75-85 people***, only if the host serves other apps/sides/salads & snacks. (Edible yield is roughly 80lbs of food, not including garnish or rolls. If this is the only food being served, it may cover approx. 50-65ppl***). [If host opts to augment roast with other foods, please serve from a separate area so that guests don't confuse it with EPPO items].. $1475.00 (plus tax) Includes:
● 100lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub).
● "Fancy Presentation" Including: Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth, featuring a decorative display of Pineapples, Grapes, Coconuts, Bananas. (For Your Photo Opportunity). The fruit is served as a refreshing treat.
● Four (approx) 3-4lb. Whole Roasted "Beer Can" Chickens. (Roughly 16lbs).
● 2 Packages of 16 Commercial Rolls ( 32 Martin's Potato Rolls), and 1 package of "other" (dinner) rolls.
● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).
● Approximate Duration of Buffet Line: 1.5 hours
● Roast Performed by 2 Staff.
● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, Some with Teriyaki Sauce, and Some with a third sauce, TBD.
● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.
● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.
● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ. Additional charges apply for distances greater than 45 minutes.
● Information regarding the Logistical Footprint of each package and Inclement Weather discussions can be found Here.
Pricing can be further reduced if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below). Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page.. I ask the host to provide an assistant during the (half hour) carving, to help us move pans quickly.
AVAILABLE TWEAKS:
-Delete Fancy Presentation: Subtract $30.00
-Downgrade to 80lb Pig: Subtract $35.00 Might cover 65 people??
-Delete 4 Chickens: Subtract $30.00
-Delete Rolls: Subtract $10.00
-No Cost Alternate: Replace 4 Whole Chickens with 1Tray Eddie's Special Baked Beans, and 1 Large Bag Chips.
-No Cost Alternative: "The KCBS" 6 Racks Spare ribs, 30lbs Pork shoulders, 4 7lb beef briskets, 18lbs chicken legs/thighs, 1 tray baked Beans instead of Pig/Whole Chickens. All else similar.
-For larger headcounts, click Here.
-"The Big Pig Gig" (100lb Pig/Fancy Presentation/6 Chickens/3x Salads/Corn/Baked Beans/Watermelon/Chips/Rolls). Recommended for crowds of roughly 75-85 people***. Edible yield is approximately 140lbs of various foods. This Full Service Catering choice also works out well for casual backyard Weddings, Luau Themed Parties, and Corporate Events, but appeals to those who simply don't want to be bothered with the handling of any of the food. [If host opts to augment roast with other foods, please serve from a separate area so that guests don't confuse it with EPPO items] $2025.00 (plus tax) Includes:
● 100lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub).
● "Fancy Presentation" Including: Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth, featuring a decorative display of Pineapples, Grapes, Coconuts, Bananas. (For Your Photo Opportunity). The fruit is served as a refreshing treat. (The coconuts are props).
● Four 3-4lb. Whole Roasted "Beer Can" Chickens. (Roughly 16lbs)
● 1 Case/Bag of Fresh NJ Corn (~48 ears) Served w/Butter. (Subject to Seasonal Availability, usually avail 7/15-9/15).
● 8lbs Each of Deluxe Style Salads (Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad) served in an iced salad bar. (This is NOT the low-end putrid salads that everyone detests).
● 3 Large Costco Sized Bags of Brand Name Chips.
● 2 Half Trays of Eddie's Special Baked Beans.
● 1 Ice Cold Seedless Watermelon, 2 Cantaloupes, 1 Honeydew. (Subject to Seasonal Availability).
● 3 Packages of Commercial Rolls (mix of Martin's Potato Rolls and dinner rolls).
● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).
● Approximate Duration of Buffet Line: 1.5 hours
● 3rd Staffer Supports Operations.
● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, Some with Teriyaki Sauce, and Some with a Mustard based BBQ Sauce..
● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.
● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.
● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ. Additional charges apply for distances greater than 45 minutes.
● Information regarding the Logistical Footprint of each package and Inclement Weather discussions can be found Here.
Pricing can be reduced slightly if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below). Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..
TWEAKS:
-Delete Fancy Presentation: Subtract $30.00
-Downgrade to 80lb Pig: Subtract $35.00
-Delete 4 Chickens: Subtract $30.00
-Delete Rolls: Subtract $20.00
-Add another Bag Corn: $60.00
-Big Pig Gig Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 65ppl***: 80lb pig, 3 chickens, 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, Bag of Corn, melon bar, 2 pkgs rolls: Subtract $80.00
-Big Pig Gig Tailored up to a Crowd of Approx 100ppl***: 100lb pig, Case Pork Shoulders, 6 chickens, 10lbs ea salads, 2 trays baked beans, 3 bags chips, 2 Bags of Corn, melon bar, 4 pkgs rolls: Add $210.00
-For larger headcounts, click Here.
-"Big Pig Gig" Augmented by "Grilled Foods". Have a Pig Roast AND Grilled foods! This package is recommended for about 110-120 People or so***. (edible yield is about 185lbs of food). $2525.00 (plus tax) Includes:
● "Big Pig Gig" Menu (Listed Above) 100lb Pig, 6 Chickens, Fancy Presentation, Melon bar, 3x Salads, Chips, Corn, Baked Beans, Rolls, Paper, Plastic, etc..
● 80 1/3lb. all Beef Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers.
● 80 All Beef Thumann (Default) or Sabrett Hotdogs.
● Brand Name Condiments & Fixins' (Ketchup/Mustard/Mayo/Kraut/Lettuce/Tomato/Onion/Pickles).
● A 4th Staffer Supports Operations. (A 5th Staffer is recommended, but not included with this package).
● Information regarding the Logistical Footprint of each package and Inclement Weather discussions can be found Here.
Price can be reduced slightly if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below). Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page.. Package can be customized to include other types of grilled items. Please give a ring to discuss, and allow me a little time to prepare a quote.
TWEAKS:
-Delete Fancy Presentation: Subtract $30.00
-Downgrade to 80lb Pig: Subtract $25.00
-Delete 4 Chickens: Subtract $30.00
-Downgrade to 40 Burgers/40 Dogs: Subtract $100.00 (This package will feed about 100ppl***).
-Delete Rolls: Subtract $20.00
-Add another Bag Corn: $60.00
-Big Pig Gig w/Grilled Foods Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 65ppl***: 70lb pig, 3 chickens, 4lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, bag corn, melon bar, 2 pkgs rolls, 40 Burgers/40 Hot Dogs: Subtract $180.00
-Big Pig Gig w/Grilled Foods Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 85ppl***: 80lb pig, 4 chickens, 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, bag corn, melon bar, 2 pkgs rolls, 40 Burgers/40 Hot Dogs: Subtract $140.00
-For larger headcounts, click Here.
OK, Not Exactly a Pig Roast but:
-"The KCBS" (KCBS stands for “Kansas City BBQ Society”, and is the world’s largest organization of BBQ and Grilling enthusiasts. They sanction BBQ Contests all over America and I’m actually a Certified KCBS judge. The menu is a brand new offering, inspired by the 4 primary contest categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork Shoulder and Brisket. I’m not necessarily emulating competition BBQ, but the items go very well together as an alternative to a pig roast.)
(32lbs Pork shoulder (4 or 5 shoulders), 28lbs Beef Brisket (4 pieces), 18lbs Chicken Leg/Thighs, 7 Racks Spare Ribs/3x Salads/Corn/Baked Beans/Watermelon/Chips/Rolls). Recommended for crowds of roughly 75-85 people***. Edible yield is approximately 140lbs of various foods. This Full Service Catering choice also works out well for any kind of event really, but appeals to those who simply don't want to be bothered with the handling of any food. $2200.00 (plus tax) Includes:
● 32 lbs (1 Case) Pork Shoulders Four/Five approx 6lb-8lb Pieces “Pulled and Mixed with a variety of sauces”
● 28 lbs Beef Brisket Four approx. 7 lb. Pieces
● 6 Racks of Spare Ribs
● 18lbs Chicken Leg/Thighs
● 1 Case/Bag of Fresh NJ Corn (~48 ears) Served w/Butter. (Subject to Seasonal Availability, usually avail. 7/15-9/15)
● 8lbs Each of Deluxe Style Salads (Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad) served in an iced salad bar. (This is NOT the low-end putrid salads that everyone detests).
● 3 Large Costco Sized Bags of Brand Name Chips.
● 2 Half Trays of Eddie's Special Baked Beans.
● 1 Tray Cornbread. (Might need your oven for that, early in the day)
● 1 Ice Cold Seedless Watermelon, 2 Cantaloupes, 1 Honeydew. Pineapples, Grapes, Bananas. (Subject to Seasonal Availability).
● 3 Packages of Commercial Rolls (mix of Martin's Potato Rolls and dinner rolls).
● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).
● Roast Performed by 3 Staff.
● Approximate Duration of Buffet Line: 1.5 hours
● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.
● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.
● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ. Additional charges apply for distances greater than 45 minutes.
● Information regarding the Logistical Footprint of each package and Inclement Weather discussions can be found Here.
Pricing can be reduced slightly if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below). Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..
TWEAKS:
-Delete Rolls: Subtract $20.00
-Add another Bag Corn: $60.00
-Add 80 Burgers/80 Hot Dogs/Condiments & A 4th person to man grill: $605.00
-KCBS Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 65ppl***: 3 shoulders, 2 briskets, 10lbs Chicken, 4 racks ribs , 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, Bag of Corn, melon bar, 2 pkgs rolls: Subtract $80.00
-KCBS Tailored up to a Crowd of Approx 100ppl***: 7 shoulders, 6 briskets, 20lbs Chicken, 8 racks rib, 10lbs ea salads, 2 trays baked beans, 3 bags chips, 2 Bags of Corn, melon bar, 4 pkgs rolls: Add $210.00
-Package Customization: What's listed above are commonly requested packages, placed here to expedite your shopping process. Don't be afraid to request a customized package to suit your needs. (Pending availability of roaster space) It's usually not a big deal to throw other items into the roaster, such as whole turkeys, more chickens, top rounds of beef, whole salmon, etc. To feed larger headcounts, I often augment the roast with a 33lb case of Pork shoulders. To feed even bigger headcounts, I bring additional roasters. (Click Here for similar roast packages to larger crowds). Many grilled food options exists as well. There's lots of possibilities here, but a few equipment constraints that dictate what we can dol. Please give a call to discuss. Also, please allow a little extra time to prepare the quote on customized jobs..
Pricing Adjustments & Tweaks (all of which are subject to tax)
-Food Related Cost Adjustments:
-"For Just a Few Kids" Hot Dog Package: $50.00* For about 8-10 kids, 16 hot dogs will be added to the menu (Usually Thumann, Sabrett, or Nathan's).. Served with squeezable condiments & rolls (No Sauerkraut, Chili or Onion Sauce). Served from a little tailgater grill.
-"For Just a Few Kids" Burger Package: $50.00* For about 8-10 kids, 16 All Beef 6oz Burgers will be added to the menu.. Served with Cheese, squeezable condiments & rolls. Served from a little tailgater grill.
-"For Just a Few Kids" Burger/Dog Package: $75.00* Combines the two above packages.
* I need to point out that to have a serious grill station that's manned throughout your event, I would normally bring on an additional trained staffer. This package is priced WITHOUT that additional staffer, to keep things economical for the host. What that means is at the height of the pig carving, this service might be shoddy because our hands are full...but usually this suffices if the parents are reasonably flexible. Anything beyond this level of service, and it's gone from a casual "kid's thing", to a grill station that needs to be manned....which due to manpower and equipment ramifications, will force a significant price jump.
-Presentation Options: The Fancy presentation consists of the Bed of greens, Apple in the mouth, 4 Pineapples, several large bunches of Bananas, Grapes, Coconuts, Oranges and is included with "The Typical Job", "The Big Pig Gig", and the "Big Pig Gig Augmented by Grilled Foods". Everything served with the spread (except the coconuts). If you decline this option, the "Default" presentation is a Bed of Greens and the Apple in the mouth, which is free of charge.
-Cold Salad Package Addition: A Cold Salad Package consisting of 8lbs each of "Deluxe Style" Cole Slaw, Mac and Potato salad, served in an iced salad bar will be $160.00 additional. To Double the quantity (16lbs each): $240.00.
-Chicken: Four whole (3lb.) Chickens with a dry spice rub, roasted right on beer cans : $50.00. 2 Whole (3lb.) Chickens: $25.00 4 chickens are a good counterpart to a 100lb pigroast.
-Corn/Butter: $60 for a case/bag of 48 ears. But be advised that the addition of corn station can force the need for an additional staffer. (The Pig roast carvers have their hands full). 48 Ears usually does well for about 60-70 people***. Subject to seasonal availability, of course. Good corn usually is available from Early July to late September. If the corn doesn't look too great, I might opt to substitute Baked Potatoes/Sour Cream/Butter, as a no cost emergency substitution..
-Case of Pork Shoulders*: Five 7-8lb pound pork butts/shoulders. Usually about 33lbs of extra meat, which can accommodate another 20-25 people***. $120.00 Or $25 per Shoulder.
-Top Round of Beef*: Usually 23lbs or so. $110.00
-Whole Roast Farm Raised Salmon*: Usually 15lbs: $120.00
-Whole Roast Turkey*: Usually 19lbs: $70.00
-Rack of Spare Ribs*: $25 per rack.
*Available roaster space dictates what can be added .
-Cold Drink Package: $2.50/head 2L bottles of Brand Name Regular and Diet sodas in an iced cooler. Also an Array of Brand Name Jugs of Juices. Served with Big 16oz Costco Sized cups, some small 8oz cups, a cooler of fresh ice, and bottled water. Serve yourself style. Note: You get far more "bang for the buck" if you handle the beverages yourself, because we don't leave coolers or unopened/unused beverages behind. If your party goes on well into the night, please consider this.
-Host-provided serving tables & expendables (Typical Job, 85ppl): If you handle all of the serving table needs (3-5 full sized banquet tables, tablecloths, 5 steamtables, sternos, foil pans, paper products, plasticware, serving utensils)...I consider that to be roughly $40.00 that I'd be willing to shave off the price.. Or, if you want to handle the paper products only, I can give consideration too. I VERY MUCH prefer you to handle the serving table needs, as it expedites my departure without leaving a glaring void in your party, and allows you to have specific "themed decor". The caveat to this is, food safety. No kidding around, the steamtables have to meet or exceed my standards. Please Click "servingtable.htm" for details on what I expect if you select this option. Please click on "steamtable.htm" for detailed direction on the use of Steamtables.. (Note; For "Big Pig Gig", you will need 5 serving tables/tablecloths, 8 steamtables/sternos).
TWEAKS:
-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 50: Subtract $20.00
-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 80: Subtract $25.00
-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 100: Subtract $30.00
-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 125: Subtract $40.00
-Not Into a Pig Roast? Meatfest Substitutions: We've run into this several times. A client plans for a pig roast, but did not anticipate the level of offense that some of the guests might have. A month later, a phone call comes in "What can we do instead?". Here are just two potential "no-cost" substitutions:
-100lb Pig = 2 Cases of Pork Shoulders (approx 65lbs), 1 Top Round of Beef (23lbs). 6 Chickens (18lbs) already included. Garnish Fruit Simply served instead of "presented". You actually get more edible yield out of this than for a Pig Roast.
-100lb Pig = 1 Case of Pork Shoulders (approx 32lbs), 2 Whole Roast Turkeys (35lbs), 1 Top Round of Beef (23lbs). 6 Chickens (18lbs) already included. Garnish Fruit Simply served instead of "presented".
-The KCBS (Inspired by the Kansas City BBQ Society Competition) 100lb Pig/6 whole chickens=1 Case of Pork Shoulders (approx 32lbs), 4 Beef Briskets (approx 28lbs), 6 Racks Spare Ribs (24lbs), 18lbs Chicken Legs/Thighs, 1 Tray Baked Beans. Garnish Fruit Simply served instead of "presented".
(These are not the only options since we can work in other meats, such as Whole Roast Salmon/Fish, Racks of Ribs, Lamb, etc.). I should mention that it's a trick to get all meats cooked so that they're presented all at once. Sometimes items might need another half hour or so to finish, despite my best planning efforts. Meatfests=Patience.
-Logistics Related Cost Adjustments:
-Additional Driving Time/Distance (Beyond the included 45 Minutes Driving Time from Denville) is taken on a case by case basis. Influential factors: Extra gas, current cost of gas, the number of vehicles required to get all crew/equipment to the job, tolls, and the number of crew versus their hourly rates...and aggravation (ex. NYC, SI, or Long Island)! For Standard Pig Roasts featuring 2/3 crew, here's some rough figures: (Oh, by the way, we don't drive 80MPH with a 6,000lb trailer). Also please keep in mind that I currently operate on a residential property. Operations cease at 10pm per the noise ordinance. The extra charges sometimes go toward calling crew members back the next day to complete the cleanup.
-No Additional Mileage Charges Apply: Jobs within 45 Minutes Driving Distance to Denville, such as Rockaway, Dover, Somerville, Newark, Paramus, Paterson, Englewood, Ringwood.
-$75(2Crew)/$100(3Crew)/$125(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: High Bridge, Branchburg, Belvidere, Wantage
-$100(2Crew)/$125(3Crew)/$150(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: Edison, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Suffern NY*, Stroudsburg PA*, Dingman's Ferry PA*.
-$125(2Crew)/$150(3Crew)/$175(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: North Brunswick, Sayreville, Flemington, South Brunswick
(The threshold where half day crew members are forced to be with us all day, due to the logistics. (#) refers to Crew Size.)
-$150(2Crew)/$200(3Crew)/$300(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: Princeton, Red Bank, Staten Island NY*, White Plains NY*, Newburgh NY*, Easton PA*, Nazareth PA*.
-$200(2Crew)/$250(3Crew)/$300(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: Atlantic Highlands, Freehold, Long Branch, Trenton, Jackson, Peekskill NY*, Bethlehem PA*.
-$300(2Crew)/$350(3Crew)/$400(4Crew) Extra: Jobs in the areas of: Lakewood, Pt. Pleasant, Tom's River, Cherry Hill, Hempstead/Freeport (LI,NY*), Kingston NY*, Stamford/Norwalk/Bridgeport CT*, Allentown PA*, Wilkes Barre PA*.
-$400(2Crew)/$450(3Crew)/$500(4Crew) Extra**: Jobs in the areas of: Camden, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, West Hampton, LI, NY*, New Haven, CT*, Philadelphia PA*, Reading PA*, New York City*.
-$TBD**: Jobs in the areas of: Wildwood/Cape May, East Hampton, LI, NY*, Hartford, CT*
(** = Overnight accommodations may be necessary).
*All Jobs outside of NJ are now assessed an "Out of State" Fee of 7%. Call to discuss.
-Unusual Logistics All pricing is based on services being done in very close proximity (Approx 50 feet) from the gate of the truck/trailer. Examples of "Unusual Logistics" are when we're required to Hand Carry all Equipment up staircases, thru a fence, to the backyard, to a pool deck, etc. Or "Splitting the Serving Area from the Roasting Area" where the roaster/trailer remains in the driveway, but the serving/carving happens several hundred feet away (or even a vehicle trip away!). Another common one: When we have to drop off and roll gear into a picnic grove, but must "hide" the truck/trailer elsewhere. The actual costs of Unusual Logistics differs based on the event's unique characteristics.. Unusual Logistics typically requires an additional crew member or two, earlier arrivals of crew, or at the very least, a higher payment to crew members. Charges vary based on the situation, but it's $200 per crew member. Site Survey may have to be done, which I now charge $25 minimum for. A more detailed discussion with pics can be found Here.
-Site Survey: Normally digital images sent thru email are all I need to understand your layout. Please see this page for the kind of pics that we're looking for. If pictures/emails/discussions don't bring me to the level of comfort I need to do your job, then I may have to perform a site survey. $25.00 will cover my time and gas to your location, within an hour from my house. More, if farther.
-Additional Crew Member: Assistants are getting around $200/day, some get as much as $300/day, depending on talent/experience required, the length of the day, and transportation costs..
-Extra serving time: (Beyond the typical 1.5 hours of serving time): $100/hour
-'Serving time before 3pm' penalty: Starting at $150 The target serving time for a 100lb pig is anywhere from 3pm-6pm. This is the "Free Window" included in the base packages. This allows a tolerable 6am departure from my home. But when we're talking about a 2am departure, it's a whole other nightmare. I have to bribe my assistants on these early jobs.
-'Unusually Early Start/Unusually Late End' penalty: Starting at $150 This is a close cousin to the above, and is taken on a case by case basis. In effect, you're going to be charged extra for jobs that force departures before 6am, or brings us home after 10pm. I have to bribe my assistants well for these unusually disruptive jobs. In some cases, "Additional Driving Time" charges listed above may have already covered some of this. Also please keep in mind that I currently operate on a residential property. Operations cease at 10pm per the noise ordinance. The extra charges sometimes go toward calling crew members back the next day to complete the cleanup.
-Holiday Pay Adjustment: I have an unusually hard time staffing events on Memorial Day weekend, July 4th Weekend, and Labor Day weekend. Everyone has a life, myself included. I'm browbeaten into giving higher salaries than usual, to the tune of $50 per crew member. A 2 person Crew $100. A 3 person crew: $150. A 4 person crew: $200.00.
-An Eddie "Day Off" Adjustment: Much like you, I have a full time job with only so much vacation leave. If I take a weekday job, forcing me to take vacation time: $200.00. Ask yourself how much one of *YOUR* vacation days worth to you, and now you'll understand why I list this.
-Last Minute Hiring Penalty: There will be an additional surcharge of $200.00 if you hire me within 4 days of the event. This is because you’ll force me to break plans, have assistants break plans, force me to pay premiums and “bribes” to make things happen at the last minute, force me to endure the stress you place on me, and very often, force me to take on financial risk because contracts have not been placed, and checks have not properly cleared. Avoid this charge: Plan ahead!
-Additional Guests/Increased Headcount: If a few extra people show up to the roast, don't worry about it. Once I'm onsite, I don't count people. Everything's bought before I get there anyway. Aside from a few extra plates, it really has no significant financial impact to me. However, if you anticipate significant extra people, let me know as early as possible, and I can bump up the poundage (with an associated price adjustment for the extra pork).
-Inclement Weather Related Charges:
-10'x10' Z-UP Canopy over roaster: Free of Charge
-10'x10' EZ-UP Canopies: $70.00 each. 2 needed for "Small/Typical Jobs". 3 needed for "Big Pig Gig".
-20'x20' Internal Frame Canopy: $300.00. I own one, and can deploy it if we're in a serious situation.
-Additional Crew Member: See above. If rain plan forces unusual logistics, then additional paid help will be called in.
-Additional Vehicles/Round Trips: Taken on a case-by-case basis.
-Rain Coverage Flat Fee (Only available during contracting stages): $300.00
-Military Discount
If your party is in celebration of the return of a US Serviceman, please tell me! I'd either apply a discount, or a "plus-up" of some sort. TBD.
Hopefully this has given you a little insight into my pricing. This is meant to be a ballpark estimate only, a departure point for all pricing. I'll be happy to "sharpen the pencil" based on your unique situation. Sometimes, certain combos can lead to efficiencies that ultimately lower costs. Sometimes, certain combos are tough to achieve due to the equipment set rolling to your event. Please call me directly to discuss! 973 627-2722. You'll probably have to leave a message, so please be sure to leave your name, a phone number, headcount, desired date(s), location of event, and nature of your event.
[***HEADCOUNT APPROXIMATIONS vs POUNDAGE: We make NO guarantees whatsoever about how many people can be fed from any of our packages. Estimating how many can be fed is to some extent GUESSWORK!! All headcount serving estimates listed on this page or elsewhere in this website are APPROXIMATIONS, based on general experience with running these packages to various sized crowds.. The numbers provided here are "for advice only". It is the Client's responsibility to order enough food for your guests. Why do I call it guesswork?: Other Host Provided Foods (appetizers, snacks, sides, desserts, etc.) plays a significant role in how much mileage we can get from the package you select. The demographics of your crowd influences this greatly too (Frat Boys or Dieters?). Also, the leanness of the pig can dramatically effect the edible yield, since the fat ends up being discarded. Sometimes a 100lb pig produces enough food so that leftovers are coming out of our ears, and sometimes the opposite is true. The pig's leanness is well beyond our control, so it's best to order more than you need. DON'T assume that a 100lb pig is 100lbs of meat, and DON'T assume that a pig produces endless supplies of food!
When selecting packages, please consider the following very rough calculations for food consumption: The average person can only eat one heaping plate of food per meal. That plate weighs approximately 1 3/4lbs.. Doing the math..a party of 65ppl should have approximately 114lbs of food total, a party of 85 should have approximately 123lbs total, and a party of 100 should have approximately 175lbs of food total. *Very* rough numbers here, but it's in the ballpark. Also consider that the packages are based on serving for a duration of roughly 1.5 hours of foodservice, the point where people usually have had their fill. The packages are not designed to provide enough food for continued service well into the wee hours of the morning. If you really want leftovers for this purpose, order more food!!!. My point in spelling all this out is to avoid the "worst case scenario" of running out of food too early. This makes our operation look bad, and embarrasses the host. The contrary situation isn't much better: Too much food creates unnecessary expenses, wasted energy, and leftover handling issues. It's never a bad idea to have some rapidly deployable foods in the event that people haven't been satisfied by the EPPO package you selected. Frozen Burger patties, Hot dogs, Chips, and other long shelf-life snacks can be a good backup solution to the unknowns....(please serve from a separate area)].
Thanks!
Eddie Z
Please Call (973) 627-2722 to Discuss Your Event. Usually 6pm-10pm, Weeknights. Please leave a Message otherwise. Also be sure to mention the potential date(s), estimated headcount, location, and the nature of the event. Thanks!
