-Does Eddie Have Proper Directions?    Will the Mapquest Directions or GPS Directions Work?    Delays in transit can easily blow "presentation time".

-Has Eddie told you exactly when he'll arrive?   Will you or somebody be there?   Awake, Dressed?

-Have you provided a monitored phone/cell phone number in case Eddie gets lost on the way?  

-Is Eddie Aware of any Headcount Changes? 

-Please remember to provide at least one full sized banquet table to facilitate leftover placement upon our departure.    It's also helpful to provide a 3 or 4 active steamtables to facilitate leftover handling.  (An option is to have available refrigerator space, or iced cooler space..). Some serving utensils such as Tongs & Spoons also help, if the food's gonna stay out.

-If you've selected the option to provide the tables/expendables:   Please Click "servingtable.htm" for details on what's expected.    Please click on "steamtable.htm" for detailed direction on the use of Steamtables..

-Host-Provided Onsite Assistant?    Do You Have a Person Identified?   This is the person who does the light work of moving pans from the carving area to the steamtables at the serving area.  About 25 minutes.  (Not always required at every Roast.   I should've discussed this with you, if I needed it.)

-Event Type & Level of Fanciness Expected?     Have you spoken with Eddie about the nature of your event?  For example, is it a Luau, a company picnic, a Birthday party?   Does Eddie know the name of the celebrated individual(s).      Have you discussed the level of fanciness you expect?   Is this a company picnic in an outdoor picnic grove, where the standard levels of fanciness are ok, or am I catering a party at a Jet Setting Luxury home, where I need to put on my best foot forward?     Does Eddie know your preferred Color scheme or Theme?

-Have you Thought about Eddie's Parking Needs and Logistics?        Please see Logistic Pictures Page for a good look at what's coming your way.

-Unless previously arranged, all services are performed at or near the gate of the trailer.   If you "Surprise us" with an Unusual Logistics situation that you hid from me during party negotiations, I "Surprise You" with an extra charges.   Let's not go there.. 

-We're arriving usually with a full sized pickup truck and a cargo trailer.   We need to park on a reasonably flat, level surface, with plenty of space to facilitate the setup.    

-No greater than 100ft from a potable water source and 100 ft. from electric source (Please check services for functionality before my arrival).  Water is critical.  Electric Critical for early season/late season jobs (when darkness impacts job end or start).   

-Are all vehicle maneuvering obstructions removed? (Cars in YOUR driveway, Cars directly across from the Driveway?) 

-Are there other special logistical concerns?        

-Be advised, Sometimes staff arrives in a separate vehicle and need to park too.. 

-What's Your Rain Back-Up Plans?   Rain Happens.  Are you prepared?  Do you have a better location lined up? Garage cleaned up?  Party Canopies?    Please see Inclement Weather discussion at the bottom of Logistic Pictures Page for a good look at proper preparation for rainy situations.

-At the end of the roast, do you have a spot pre-selected for safe charcoal disposal?      We need to douse with water, so preference is close proximity to where we were working..    If you don't have a scrubby spot in the corner of the lot, then your best bet is to purchase a galvanized garbage can for charcoal placement.    The can won't get ruined. 

-At the end of the roast, do you have any specific instructions for the placement of 3 or 4 very large garbage bags?   You probably don't want to leave outside for the critters to get into.  Garages work best. 

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!

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