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Fund Raising

Barbeque Catering is able to bring budgetary order to chaos, particularly for food & entertainment

When fund raising, not for-profit organizations must resemble the private sector - the special event must make money. For the event coordinator add the obligations of a glittering evening, great entertainment, magical décor, and fantastic food. The event committee organizes ticket sales, market the event, negotiate corporate sponsorships, choose a venue & theme, and establish a budget.

Unless the committee has solid experience in these disciplines, and unless the event coordinator has successfully mounted fund-raising events before, take a long hard look at the proposition. If an organization targets a net profit of $100,000.00, the overall budget for the event will be in the $400.000.00 to $600,000.00 range. This is a major undertaking for any organization, and a potential disaster if not planned well.

Is the venue large enough? Can it be made glamorous enough without spending too much on decoration? Must a multi-coarse meal be served, or could fantastic hors d' oeuvres in a cocktail party format takes its place? Depending on time of year & time of day, will the existing lighting, heating, and conditioning and ventilation systems at the venue be sufficient?

Some years ago, a prominent Hamilton charity area planned a black tie affair inside the local Farmers Market. Because access to the venue was unavailable until only a short while before the event, costs of moving in & out & set up were exorbitant. Although the event was an entertainment success, the charity made no money. Months of effort by dozens of volunteers came to nothing.

BBQ Catering is able to bring budgetary order to chaos, particularly for food & entertainment. Often, we are asked simply to review the food budgets submitted by other caterers.

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"Thank you so much for your help", Art Gallery of Hamilton

"Our thanks for your generous donation", Dundas Valley School of Art

"Thank you very much for your generosity" Christmas is for Kids …Big & Small

"Thank you for making a difference!" The Eastern Seal Telethon

"With great thanks you it was a successful open house" Hamilton & District Literacy Council

"Once again, your support is greatly appreciated", Ronald McDonald House

"Thank you from all of us to everyone at BBQ Catering!" Mother's Day Telethon

"It was a pleasure, as usual, to work with you. Thank you again.", Hamilton Regional Cancer Center

"BBQ Catering certainly helped to make this evening an outstanding success", YWCA

"It is organizations like BBQ Catering that enables the youth of today to further experience their dreams", Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble

"Always willing to go that extra mile", Theatre Aquarius

"I wanted to congratulate you on the success …", Salvation Army

"Thank you for your help in bringing Up With People's visit to Hamilton"