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Youre talking half a buy-in at 1/2/200max... you don't ask permission you just buy it
OP
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Youre talking half a buy-in at 1/2/200max... you don't ask permission you just buy it
It’s the idea of running a roller dog machine, and the wife wasn’t keen on it...
gopherblue
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Nits.
And what the best tube steak is for hotdog sandwiches. (It's Sabrett, Nathan's and Hebrew National, in that order.)
slisk250
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I still remember the Crawfish pasta (did i say that right?) and the never ending sausages at The Great Divide !!
Some good eating there
Now all I need is a hot dog roller
Milo013
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When I hosted tourneys I was VERY specific on the invite that $5.00 would taken for the cost of catering. My wife provided finger foods and we always spent a bit more than was taken in, but not so much that it was troublesome. Adult bevvies were always a BYOB situation but few, if any, bothered. My wife puts out a good spread, too.
@Mesnik44 has one, it's always in use during his games and everyone loves it. I even borrowed it for my recent Meetup. It's really nice to have and very convenient where people can just walk over at any time to get a fresh hot dog.
Personally I always provide pizza, pop, water, gatorade and beer which everyone contributes to with their buy in. Not 100% is covered for the year especially with our season finale meal which I usually splurge on. The last 2 years I've spent over $400 each finale on just food. I know it's probably not the way to do it, but I tend to cover food costs with my winnings. I've been a +EV player in my league for the last few years so it all works out.
Just tell her it will feed the kids on poker night. What's she not keen on?
BukNaked36
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My Mom has one of these - it's no roller grill but it actually does a good job
gopherblue
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Until the accumulated grease explodes and sets your kitchen cabinets on fire. Or so I've heard.
My Mom has one of these - it's no roller grill but it actually does a good job
OP
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She’s not a fan of buffets, and would never do a gas station roller dog, and the las time I asked her about it, she nixed the idea. I wanted reaffirmation of her not wanting a roller dog machine. She is sitting next to me right now, and I just asked her about a roller dog machine, and she gave a green light. Looks like I’ll be in the market soon. Suggestions?
Great Northern Commercial Quality 18 Hot Dog and 7 Roller Grilling Machine, 1400-Watt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005WO92MG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ODw7zbVVMQQ0Z
Had it for 2 years then it stopped rolling, replaced the motor in it for $8.
It's always interesting to me to see what others do. We play monthly on Friday nights. It's a tournament that starts at 7:15 and we are usually done before midnight. My people that used to consistently bring snacks are no longer coming for reasons not related to that. I tell them BYOB and bring snacks to share. Often no one brings anything though bringing something like nuts is somewhat common. They do bring their own drinks. I know several players eat before they come and sometimes someone will show up with their dinner (some type of sandwich) to eat.
Friday was our big social event of the year. I (well, technically my wife) provided (bought) a cheese tray (all gone), a small veggie tray (all gone), and 2 dozen mini-cupcakes (they 13 players ate a total of 3). Someone brought a couple of cans of nuts, which is a common thing in our game. The last 3 times I've made punch we had so much left over we eventually had to throw it out, so this year we offered up ice tea -- a gallon each of sweet and unsweet. I feared that wouldn't be enough, and sure enough, we only had a gallon and a half left over, and I drank some of it before we started. At least I know my family will drink the tea! Players have eaten before they come, and we don't have a lot of young players who tend to eat more.
We take a 20 minute break after 2 hours, but players spend most of that time visiting and drinking beverages. Snacks always seem to have been an after thought, though they do consume them if they are available. First timers to my game are more likely to bring something because they haven't yet figured out players in our game are there more to play than anything else.
We play a couple of times a year on Saturday. One of them is a slight variation of our Friday events, starting at 6. There are more snacks brought for that one. Our Main Event starts at 4, and we do take a dinner break for that one. That is planned well in advance, and we charge players $10 for the food and let them know if we have cash left over, it goes into the prize pool. So far that hasn't happened, and it's not likely to until we have over 20 players for it.
When I go to games, I'm prefer to eat before I go. I may snack if they have something I like. I prefer to bring my own drinks. If they start at 6 and don't end until 2, then I'm more likely to eat there. I don't mind contributing to the cost, and I don't mind bring your own, whether to share or not. I have one food allergy -- pork. That wouldn't be a big deal if people didn't put pork in so many things. I don't want the host to have to worry about that and don't want them to have to change the menu just for me.
Every group is different. Expectations have to be communicated. I put my expectations in the invitations and players tend to live up to or down to those expectations. When they know that a meal is planned and what food is being provided, they are more likely supplement it. When they know there is no planned food, they either bring nothing (most often) or something very light.
What Zombie does would work well for our Main Event. I need him and Mrs. Zombie to come provide the food (prime rib!) that we'll pay for this year because the couple that has been providing food has had to drop out of our game due to Friday activities. While they might still come to the Saturday game, it would be weird to ask them to provide food again. They've been providing chili, chicken, and some desserts.
Craig, with the hotdog roller, I'm curious whether you provide chili. Hotdogs are easy, but I grew up believing that serving hotdogs without chili in Texas is a hanging offense, but that makes them messy and thus not suitable for poker in my mind unless eaten on a break so they can clean up afterward. How long does it take for the hotdogs to be ready with using the roller? That might be an option for our Main Event, but it might take two if it was only 18 at a time.
Friday was our big social event of the year. I (well, technically my wife) provided (bought) a cheese tray (all gone), a small veggie tray (all gone), and 2 dozen mini-cupcakes (they 13 players ate a total of 3). Someone brought a couple of cans of nuts, which is a common thing in our game. The last 3 times I've made punch we had so much left over we eventually had to throw it out, so this year we offered up ice tea -- a gallon each of sweet and unsweet. I feared that wouldn't be enough, and sure enough, we only had a gallon and a half left over, and I drank some of it before we started. At least I know my family will drink the tea! Players have eaten before they come, and we don't have a lot of young players who tend to eat more.
We take a 20 minute break after 2 hours, but players spend most of that time visiting and drinking beverages. Snacks always seem to have been an after thought, though they do consume them if they are available. First timers to my game are more likely to bring something because they haven't yet figured out players in our game are there more to play than anything else.
We play a couple of times a year on Saturday. One of them is a slight variation of our Friday events, starting at 6. There are more snacks brought for that one. Our Main Event starts at 4, and we do take a dinner break for that one. That is planned well in advance, and we charge players $10 for the food and let them know if we have cash left over, it goes into the prize pool. So far that hasn't happened, and it's not likely to until we have over 20 players for it.
When I go to games, I'm prefer to eat before I go. I may snack if they have something I like. I prefer to bring my own drinks. If they start at 6 and don't end until 2, then I'm more likely to eat there. I don't mind contributing to the cost, and I don't mind bring your own, whether to share or not. I have one food allergy -- pork. That wouldn't be a big deal if people didn't put pork in so many things. I don't want the host to have to worry about that and don't want them to have to change the menu just for me.
Every group is different. Expectations have to be communicated. I put my expectations in the invitations and players tend to live up to or down to those expectations. When they know that a meal is planned and what food is being provided, they are more likely supplement it. When they know there is no planned food, they either bring nothing (most often) or something very light.
What Zombie does would work well for our Main Event. I need him and Mrs. Zombie to come provide the food (prime rib!) that we'll pay for this year because the couple that has been providing food has had to drop out of our game due to Friday activities. While they might still come to the Saturday game, it would be weird to ask them to provide food again. They've been providing chili, chicken, and some desserts.
Craig, with the hotdog roller, I'm curious whether you provide chili. Hotdogs are easy, but I grew up believing that serving hotdogs without chili in Texas is a hanging offense, but that makes them messy and thus not suitable for poker in my mind unless eaten on a break so they can clean up afterward. How long does it take for the hotdogs to be ready with using the roller? That might be an option for our Main Event, but it might take two if it was only 18 at a time.
They do make bigger rollers if you need more than 18 dogs at a time. I do not serve chili (hang me!)- just ketchup, mustard and relish. I keep mine set at temperature level 3 and put the dogs on 20 minutes before the first break. I found that at this setting they will stay warm for a few hours without burning and leaving a burnt mess to clean up. At setting 4-5 they heat up in under 10 minutes, but will burn them if you forget to turn it down. We go through 40 or more dogs a poker night for 16-18 players. I get them and the buns at Costco - easy way to feed the players for under $40 an event.
Edit: Cleanup - I do not clean up from poker until the next day, and to clean the roller I turn it on and set it to 2 to warm it up. Then I take a wet dish towel and wipe down the rollers. Rinse and repeat until clean. I let it cool and then put it away. Cleaning it when cold is much more difficult.
I'm my poker invitation email, I let folks know what I'm cooking for dinner at my monthly game. This Friday will be tequila lime marinated carne asada tacos + black beans and rice + homemade guacamole. I request a RSVP if players want to eat with the group, and I do ask once for food donations. I don't keep track of donations, and I don't really care if I come close to breaking even since I'm having friends over for dinner at my place. It's just a nice help since I host way more frequently than anyone else. Some players have a lifetime food donation exemption, like @chase for hooking @bivey and me up with Master's tickets last year at face value! @Mr. Cheese and I cover each other's food cost at our games.
Covering alcohol costs is where the expenses start to become highly variable, and I always state BYOB on the invite. Many hosts provide booze and request drink donations, but those who drink a couple beers end up subsidizing others who drink a pony keg. At my games, folks typically bring extra beers to share, and they leave the leftovers for next month. My liquor is fair game for anyone who plays. Others who play at my game, how do you think it works? @AllinBallin @palindrome
Covering alcohol costs is where the expenses start to become highly variable, and I always state BYOB on the invite. Many hosts provide booze and request drink donations, but those who drink a couple beers end up subsidizing others who drink a pony keg. At my games, folks typically bring extra beers to share, and they leave the leftovers for next month. My liquor is fair game for anyone who plays. Others who play at my game, how do you think it works? @AllinBallin @palindrome
slisk250
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Why do I bother cooking with you being a Divide regular.?
palindrome
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I haven't made it out yet but it all sounds fine!
My personal philosophy is that I don't expect to be paid back for anything I provide. The fridge is full of High Life and most of your basic soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Mtn Dew). People are free to drink all the whiskey they want. I prefer to not provide food simply because I don't like cleaning up the mess. This all usually works out fine as people tend to tip a buck or two for drinks and the people who drink the booze tend to bring things to share. Works for my group.
WedgeRock
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If you had a hot dog roller you would not have this problem
Poker Zombie
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I try to put some thought into what I should make for each event. In March we will be inducting a player into the Zombie Hall of Fame. She is of Mexican heritage.
Stealing this idea and calling it my own!
Stealing this idea and calling it my own!
I don't actively avoid it - most guys grab a dog on break and stand around eating it while shooting the shit. When the guys do eat at the table, most sit back. If I saw someone eating one over the table I'd probably just correct it. Knock on wood, no spills or dropped food yet!
Clearly you are using the wrong search terms - try removing "SANDWICH" and you might have better resultsI have searched long and hard for a hot dog sandwich roller machine, to no avail.
I mean the beauty of a hot dog is you can fold your cards, get up, get a hot dog, eat it, and sit down before the next hand.
There's never a need for anybody to have the mustard drenched dog anywhere near the table.
Also I happen to think the best way to eat a quality hot dog is with no condiments at all, but that's just me.
There's never a need for anybody to have the mustard drenched dog anywhere near the table.
Also I happen to think the best way to eat a quality hot dog is with no condiments at all, but that's just me.
Pretty much summed it up - except for the no condiment part - you heathen.
joseywales
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We are BYOB and we buy pizza. I always have soda and water, but most don’t drink soda. I used to cover the cost of wings and some of the pizza tip, but someone kept complaining that the pizza cost too much. So now I show them the receipt and it costs them all more...
I usually have free candy - which they like BTW. And fresh baked or bought cookies. A big hit as well.
I have a small fridge for their use.
If I were attending a game, I’d love to just show up, pay a fee, and eat/drink whatever. But I’m easy I guess.
I’m thinking of a beer meister where maybe we all agree on a brand, just to save then having to bring beer.
One week, we went nuts and ordered Chinese. It was a huge hit!
I usually have free candy - which they like BTW. And fresh baked or bought cookies. A big hit as well.
I have a small fridge for their use.
If I were attending a game, I’d love to just show up, pay a fee, and eat/drink whatever. But I’m easy I guess.
I’m thinking of a beer meister where maybe we all agree on a brand, just to save then having to bring beer.
One week, we went nuts and ordered Chinese. It was a huge hit!
One man's "burned" is another man's "deliciously charred". (See "Chicago Char Dogs"...yummm!)
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