I know some people are questioning why there are only physical prizes at the events rather than cash like in the American circuit. So I wanted to ask peoples opinions.
Here is an example of the American Royal entry
Smallest Pitch fee 20 x 25 $225 everything must be contained in the pitch.
Toilet hire $85
Electric hookup $30
Trash Boxes (inc 3 liners) $6
4 main categories included in pitch fee
Additional Categories $15 each
Dessert Category $25
Charcoal $10 / bag
So say you compete in 1 additional category and the dessert your fee is $386 remember this does not include any meat and I have not included fuel.
Our fee is £150 which includes pitch, meat, charcoal, toilet, electricity, water, rubbish disposal etc. Which means that the entry fee does not actually cover the costs for each team.
My intention has always been to build the circuit to a good level where it can support itself and we are heading in the right direction. The society will not be like other comps that pop up occasionally and disappear because they do not make money. The British BBQ Society is about passion not profit.
Here are a few ideas for the 2011 season
A. Running it in the same manner as the US comps, charging for all extras, no meat included, taking a percentage of entry fees to cover running costs and offering cash prizes.
B. Raising the cost of the entry fee between £250 & £300 to cover costs and offer cash prizes
C. Keeping the entry fee as £150 but not including meat which will allow small cash prizes.
Please let me know your thoughts.