23
Jul

April OnCue

AprilOnCue-GroupHere’s a little sneak peek behind the scenes of our April Business of Barbecue™ class. We produce this sold-out class each April.
AprilOnCue-BreakfastOur catering director, Becky Streuter, sets the stage with beautifully arranged displays and lots of delicious food.

AprilOnCue-BuffetFrom serving the meals to mingling with the participants and answering questions, it’s an all-hands-on-deck affair with several 1-7 pit crew members helping out.

AprilOnCue-ChixAndRibs1We focus on prepping and cooking ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork, with an emphasis on cooking and holding for restaurant production.

AprilOnCue-PorkSteakOur pork steaks are one of our most popular menu items and one of the favorite meats we prep and cook during the class.

AprilOnCue-SmokerWe spend a great deal of time gathered around the pits, talking wood, timing, and the mechanics of our Ole Hickory Pits.

AprilOnCue-DessertsOur kitchen crew is always feeding us delicious treats during the class. These mason jar strawberry cheesecakes and banana puddings were awesome.

AprilOnCue-MarketingIn addition to food prep, we discuss a variety of business topics including branding, marketing, PR, vending, and financials.

AprilOnCue-NotesClass notes are like GOLD.

AprilOnCue-ChixAndRibs2Of course, there is a lot of sampling. Pacing is key!

We’re proud to have incubated dozens of new barbecue restaurants around the world and to have worked with existing pitmasters who want fresh ideas and an opportunity to see behind the scenes at 17th Street.

We’ll be conducting a Catering Master Class in November, the Whole Hog Extravaganza/Brisket Bonanza/BBQ MBA in January 2015, and Business of Barbecue in April 2015. Please be in touch if you’d like to register.

Our major OnCue class sponsor is Townsend Spice & Supply, blenders of our famous Magic Dust dry rub. They blend spices for many of the top barbecue restaurants, as well as other restaurants in the country, and we use their fresh, high-quality kitchen spices as well. Please consider them for all of your spice needs! We are grateful for their continued financial support of our events.

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18
Jul

The One-7: Sam Jones

Sam Jones at the Whole Hog Extravaganza produced by OnCue Consulting.

The One-7 features our friends, partners, and people whom we admire, and provides a little insight into their worlds.

1. Travel destination: Nashville, TN.
2. Best gift received: A trophy given by Ayden Fire-Rescue, where I serve as a volunteer, following a triple fatality in a residential fire. Two of the victims were children whose parents I knew. It reminds me why I joined the fire service.
3. I admire: Many people. Some personally, some professionally, and some for what they give back. My Father and Grandfather are probably the two that stand out.
4. BBQ Joint I’d like to visit: Louie Mueller Barbecue
5. Word I live by: Integrity
6. Favorite meal besides BBQ: My Mother’s country-style steak, mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, and her perfect homemade biscuits, with biscuit pudding for desert. This would be my request if I were going to the electric chair!
7. Drink of choice: Ice-cold Cheerwine has been my favorite drink since I was a child.

Photo © Ken Goodman Photography

Follow our adventures in real time on Instagram and Twitter.
See lots of entertaining and barbecue ideas on our Pinterest boards.
And we post fun things on Facebook, too!