I never organized one, but I attended one at our school this year hosted by the athletic boosters. It was great!
We have at least 3 (maybe more) Outback restaurants in our metropolitan area. At least here, it's a location by location decision of the owner/manager - so not a corporate one. The location closest to us does nothing, but this one that was further away used to sponsor a dinner every year. They closed recently, so the athletic group is really sad to lose that big fundraiser.
As an attendee, I can describe how ours worked. It was part of a spirt event adjacent to the football field back in August. Tickets were pre-sold for $10 each. The Outback folks set up commerical quality canopy tent. (because it was hot). Everyone lined up and when you got to the serving area, they had styrofoam to-go cartons and you went thru the line. It was pretty simple. You were given a grilled chicken breast or (small) sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, pre-dressed salad, bread, and then at the end picked either a glass of ice tea or bottle of water. I don't recall any dessert. I do remember there were signs up with tips jars at each end stating that Outback had donated the food and the employees were donating their time - just for whatever tips were collected.
I think there was one of the huge trailer-like grills further back where everything was being cooked.
It was very well prepared, pretty quick to go through the line, and tasty.
I thought I also heard that the restaurants can only donate so many of these each year since it's pretty expensive. So I imagine there's some sort of criteria or competetiveness as to who gets one.
I'm confused, if it's a fundraiser, is it also competitive, when you say a school was "awarded" a dinner?
In another posted scenerio...
If they cater a dinner, then you're paying for it right?
Finally, if Outback has food to sell at an event, does your organization have to cover some cost of their food, in addition to supplies like the drinks?
Can someone please enlighten on the money making possibilities for our schools?
Could I get the info on who to contact as well? This sounds like a great idea. My email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thanks, Tina.
Outback catered dinners for our P.O. for several years. They set up in the school cafeteria and had steak, baked potatoes and salad. I think Cheesecake was dessert. They even brought steak knives! It was good. We soon outgrew the cafeteria so we moved to other facilities outside the school.
I, as well, would like info and contact info for Outback dinners. Thanks
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