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Yeah. I'm a Whore
June 18, 2005

The Trick we catered last Sunday was filled with people from out of town; family members, friends, old school pals.


The meal, if I do say so myself, was fabulous. One of our best. Everything clicked; the weather, the location; the set up and the Client was a dream to work with.

So during clean-up we were approached by The Far Away Guest and were asked how far we would be willing to travel for a Trick.


"So how far is too far away?"

"Well it all depends on the location, the facilities available to us, and what the meal would entail. The logistics of keeping the food at peak servability has to be taken into account."

"Well, it's kind of remote. There's a kitchen but it's ill-equiped. I assume you have means of keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold?"

"Oh yes. That's not a problem. So how far away are we talking?"

"Keep in mind, I am willing to pay for your travel expenses."

"Well does it involve a plane ticket?"

"No. Nothing like that. Is 120 miles too far?"


I could tell The Partner - the 'more than eager pleaser' of the two of us - was ready to blurt out, "No problem!", when I shot her a look and said, "We would have to talk about it."

"Well as I said. I will pay your travel expenses above and beyond the cost of the food. Does $1,000 sound fair?"


That question brought to mind a saying my grandfather used to use for moments when answers seemed to be an obvious 'yes', 'Is the Pope Catholic?' I didn't say that, however.


Instead I smiled and said, "That sounds more than fair. Here's our card."


I could be dishonest and tell you that had the offer even been $100 we would have said yes because we love the work and knowing we would make these people happy is more than enough to cover the travel. And in the big picture, 120 miles isn't that far.


But let's get real. I don't call myself The Food Whore for nothing.

Posted by Foodwhore at June 18, 2005 12:51 PM

weren't your ears just burning for her to say, "well, we live on our own private island in Turks and Caicos, and, you know, it's just so hard to find a decent caterer on the island. Hopefully one of our four guest houses would be adequate accomodations for you and your staff?"

Hey, it could happen! :-D

Posted by: MisChef at June 18, 2005 10:12 PM

That did cross my mind, yes.

I'm not too proud to admit that. LOL

Posted by: The Food Whore at June 19, 2005 10:53 AM

I think I love you.

Wait, have you heard that one before?

Posted by: shuna at June 20, 2005 08:51 AM

That. Is. Too. Cool.

Hope you let us know when the chump calls!

Posted by: Fatemeh at June 20, 2005 10:36 AM
 
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