As previously reported in the main CC '06 thread, we've encountered a problem with the food services for our event. The Newton Lions Club has informed me that they are no longer able to provide food services for our event. They were the ideal candidate for this service because they have the experience, staff, and logistics (including dealing with the Fraser Health Authority for food permits) all worked out.
My question is this: Considering there is a cornerstore/gas station and a McDonald's across the street from our venue, how important is it for us to have substantial meal-type food items (such as hot dogs and hamburgers) at our event?
Would we be better off setting up a concession stand that simply offers cold soft drinks and bottled water as well as pre-packaged snack items for our guests? This consession stand can easily be run by a couple of Club members, and since there is no food preparation or cooking involved, we won't have to deal with getting a food permit (I think...I'll check into it some more). Meanwhile, it's also easy enough to go to a place like Costco and pick up the beverages and snack items for a reasonable price.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make this week's Club meeting. I have herniated disks in my lower back that has been giving me a lot of trouble, and I need to minimize aggravation to it because I have recently returned to work. Please post up suggestions here, or email or call me, as I check the MUD board often. Thanks.
My question is this: Considering there is a cornerstore/gas station and a McDonald's across the street from our venue, how important is it for us to have substantial meal-type food items (such as hot dogs and hamburgers) at our event?
Would we be better off setting up a concession stand that simply offers cold soft drinks and bottled water as well as pre-packaged snack items for our guests? This consession stand can easily be run by a couple of Club members, and since there is no food preparation or cooking involved, we won't have to deal with getting a food permit (I think...I'll check into it some more). Meanwhile, it's also easy enough to go to a place like Costco and pick up the beverages and snack items for a reasonable price.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make this week's Club meeting. I have herniated disks in my lower back that has been giving me a lot of trouble, and I need to minimize aggravation to it because I have recently returned to work. Please post up suggestions here, or email or call me, as I check the MUD board often. Thanks.
