The type that really likes cheetos and doesn't think lol. Also the banned type
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Best way to handle food costs (1 Viewer)
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Moxie Mike
Full House
You mean... you actually have a hot dog roller running during the game and people help themselves? Do others do this? Does it make your card room smell like a carnival?
Dude that's fucking hilarious. All this time I thought all the 'hot dog roller' remarks were just a running inside joke amongst veteran PCFers.
Moxie Mike
Full House
In tournaments, we pull a small house fee from each entry to cover consumable costs, which include food, snacks, adult beverages, and soft drinks as well as equipment replacements and upgrades.
Same with cash games... we pull a small house fee from each decent sized pot for the same purposes. It's the most equitable way to do things, and no one complains.
If it is a joke, then I fell for it…and I love my hot dog roller. My neighborhood loves it too. I’m always bringing to other parties.
Moxie Mike
Full House
It always sounded like a decent idea - this begs so many questions though. How long do the hotdogs stay edible on there? I've always avoided gas station hot dogs because I have no idea how long they've been on the warmer.
What if they don't all get eaten? Do you just throw them away? Can you use it for brats and other sausage type foods too? Are they easy to clean? Is there any smell issues? Hot dogs don't always smell the best.
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
You can lower the temp to keep them warm…no (bad) smell…super easy to clean (deglaze with a wet rag). Brats are ok but they can curl up and not turn properly. I’ve done corn dogs (excellent crunch), egg rolls, taquitos, and such.
I’ve adopted the Chick-fil-A method
I do BBQ often and a side and deserts budget is 200 but I try to stay around 150.
I do have players that donate or bring too many gourmet donuts..
When I lose 4 or 500 I just say…
‘It’s my pleasure’
I do BBQ often and a side and deserts budget is 200 but I try to stay around 150.
I do have players that donate or bring too many gourmet donuts..
When I lose 4 or 500 I just say…
‘It’s my pleasure’
I start with 10 or so, then add more as needed later in the night.
You can throw the leftovers away or make a hot dog omlet for breakfast the next day
I order food that can be eaten standing (no sauce, no knife required) so one hand holding the dish and the other holding the fork.
Upon cash-out, I buy the food of losers, as the host. Only winners pay for their individual share. Solved.
When it comes to drinks, I provide a couple of whisky bottles and rivers of diet ("zero") coke.
People who want something exotic either in quantity (i.e. one bottle of whisky per person) or in kind (gin, tonic, tequila, ice tea, fresh milk) have to bring it themselves.
Edit: All the above happens because I host regularly. Otherwise, I would pay for absolutely everything in my house, as is the norm in Greece.
Upon cash-out, I buy the food of losers, as the host. Only winners pay for their individual share. Solved.
When it comes to drinks, I provide a couple of whisky bottles and rivers of diet ("zero") coke.
People who want something exotic either in quantity (i.e. one bottle of whisky per person) or in kind (gin, tonic, tequila, ice tea, fresh milk) have to bring it themselves.
Edit: All the above happens because I host regularly. Otherwise, I would pay for absolutely everything in my house, as is the norm in Greece.
Huskerchipper
Flush
Did you mean to say "a hot dog omlet"???I start with 10 or so, then add more as needed later in the night.
You can throw the leftovers away or make a hot dog omlet for breakfast the next day
louBdub
4 of a Kind
This man gets it! I once had a player bring a shrimp cocktail platter and I almost kicked him in the dick, because he should know better….
@Stebo0792 Also, how in the absolute fuck does @Moxie Mike not have a hot dog roller??? You’re not new here my man.
Stebo0792
Two Pair
I brought them for your wife and daughters to snack on while we played cards silly….This man gets it! I once had a player bring a shrimp cocktail platter and I almost kicked him in the dick, because he should know better….
Also, how in the absolute fuck does @Moxie Mike not have a hot dog roller??? You’re not new here my man.
louBdub
4 of a Kind
I think I win…raw oysters and shrimp. Although, I would not dare cross the driveway/garage threshold…poker is better without beatings.
Btw…might have to be in Phenix City for work soon.
Weeknight cash game?
Stebo0792
Two Pair
When will you be in town
Goosefraba
Pair
When I started hosting I would make Chile con Queso and put out some chip bowls. Every so often some would bring wings or pot luck style dishes but that didn’t last long. I still make the cheese and put out whatever chips and snacks I might have on hand.
It’s always been BYOB but I too would buy a 18 or 24 pk of whatever I wanted to drink to share with the rest.
We recently started doing a pizza delivery mid game. Where either I or another would purchase and then collect from the other players their share through cash or any other money exchange apps (cash app,Venmo,Apple Pay). We’ve done this the last few times and it’s worked out great.
Plus side with hosting and byob is majority of the time you’ll end up with excess beer since everyone typically brings a little more than what they drink for the night.
It’s always been BYOB but I too would buy a 18 or 24 pk of whatever I wanted to drink to share with the rest.
We recently started doing a pizza delivery mid game. Where either I or another would purchase and then collect from the other players their share through cash or any other money exchange apps (cash app,Venmo,Apple Pay). We’ve done this the last few times and it’s worked out great.
Plus side with hosting and byob is majority of the time you’ll end up with excess beer since everyone typically brings a little more than what they drink for the night.
Moxie Mike
Full House
I asked around last night and people started getting excited about it. I had no idea it'd be such a hit. I guess I'm getting a hot dog roller now.Also, how in the absolute fuck does @Moxie Mike not have a hot dog roller??? You’re not new here my man.
Why would we have hot dog rollers and not use them?
Moxie Mike
Full House
I seriously thought it was just some type of dorky inside joke like all the 'tree fiddy' remarks I see all the time.
But I asked around and about 10 Moxie Poker Constituents were immediately excited by the idea... and @GrindstonePoker chimed in encouraging me to get one.
There is nothing better than a hog dog roller at a poker game...... except maybe topless dealers.
Is that an idea for DiD?
You don't want to see me topless. Trust me.
Truer words were never spoken/written.
bucks_absente
Sitting Out
Before we start playing we order pizza. Anyone whos picking it up pays. We split the bill afterwards.
I buy beer, wine, softdrinks and snacks. I put a money box on the shelf and anybody who wants to tip can do it. Mostly its about 5 bucks per person and that is covering the costs. So all good.
I buy beer, wine, softdrinks and snacks. I put a money box on the shelf and anybody who wants to tip can do it. Mostly its about 5 bucks per person and that is covering the costs. So all good.
ekricket
Royal Flush
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