+treeOFHeXXus Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Hello, I am considering hosting an event cache in April. I know where I want to have it, I know about when I want to have it, but I’m not sure about a few things… It would be nice to provide food. Right? Does any one have any suggestions on how to go about with the food issue? Also does any one have any suggestions on activities to do at an event cache? I have a few thing’s in mind but I’m open for suggestions! Any one that has hosted an event cache that would like to comment on something I should know PLEASE do so! RyaN Quote Link to comment
+rover-r-us Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 hotdog and chips and lots of caches Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 So far the ones I've attened are bring your own meat and booze, plus a pot luck side dish. They seem to work out fairly well. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Beer. Just make sure there's beer. Quote Link to comment
+RichardMoore Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Hmm... on a thread about not being able to log a DNF on an event cache, some posters thought that you should be able to because "a cache is a cache, and an event should be the same as a regular cache." Since you are not supposed to leave food in a cache, you shouldn't have food at an event cache. See, problem solved, so don't worry about it! Kidding! I'm kidding! Please don't hurt me! On the serious side, potlucks seem to work out the best. Have the ones who are coming sign up by putting a note on the cache page with what they are bringing. Another option is to hold the event in a restaurant. Everyone can order what they want, and you don't have to clean up afterwards, but it is a lot more expensive. Quote Link to comment
+Bloencustoms Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I have attended 3 events, one which I "hosted". At the two I "found" some of the cachers cooked for everyone, and we all pitched in to pay for the food. The one I listed was held in a grill pub, and people just ordered if they were hungry. (We were a lot thirstier, apparently.) Food is a very important part of event caches here in Louisiana. We take pride in our culinary heritage, and the fare is usually a regional tradition. (Boiled crawfish, gumbo, jambalaya, and roast pig have all been discussed or served for instance.) Any outdoor picnic or BBQ type food will please most people. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Every event I've been to the attendees brought food along. Who was bringing what was coordinated before hand, just so there weren't 30 jars of mustard and no hot dogs. Quote Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Out here we also have events at area restaurants, such as pizza parlors. Often its possible to pre-arrange flat pricing of about $7-8 per person for all the pizza we can eat. Soda is typically included in that, but those that want beer buy it themselves. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I've done potlucks in the past and that worked out real good. Am doing one this weekend with plans to chase caches in town and food will be an afterthought. But plans will be made (hopefully) for another event that will be a picnic and we can all chime in now as to how we want to do it in the future. Quote Link to comment
bug and snake Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 (edited) How about you get everyone to bring a large can of something then open them up and tip 'em all into one large pot placed over a portable gas heater. Everyone can them eat all they wish (if they wish!) - problem solved - DON'T FORGET THE CAN OPENER..... You all like tuna and strawberry chilli right? Edited March 19, 2004 by bug&snake Quote Link to comment
+The Marauders Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Obviously, Cachew nuts should be on the menu. How about a cache bar, approximately cooler-sized. When someone asks where the drinks are, give them the coordinates. Quote Link to comment
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