Best Burger for my burger van??

[LittleJonnys]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 20 April 2016 at 08:14

[dazco]

Bidvest do a decent one , I get a burger every time I go to Oban from a successful permanent burger van there.
Bidvest sell a few but this is at least 6oz, it is all made even better by two slices of the cheapest nastiest processed cheese available

Delicious

[ZedLeg]

I don't get it, the only difference between a "gourmet" burger and a cheap one is the quality of the meat. Why if you want to make good quality ones would you be happy to sell a cheap processed one as well?

[mph1977]

ZedLeg said:

I don't get it, the only difference between a "gourmet" burger and a cheap one is the quality of the meat. Why if you want to make good quality ones would you be happy to sell a cheap processed one as well?

to meet customer demand ?

OP what kind of price can you get a 'standard' burger from a local butcher or none wky farm shop for in the quantities you want ? vs the suggested foodservice co item

[vournikas]

LittleJonnys said:

I don't want to sell a cheap processed one that's why I asked what the best one is. I make loads of burgers, just some people don't want the big 6oz beast burgers they just want a normal one

Can you not just use the same burger "mix" as your 6 ouncers, but make smaller patties? I seem to remember watching some Man v Food episodes where a 3lb burger was made with the same 80/20 mix that they made their half-pounders with.

[Big Pants]

CostCo definitely worth a try. Otherwise have a word with a local butcher.

[SwanJack]

If I dont make my own, I've found these to be very good

http://www.edwardsofconwy.co.uk/shop//welsh-beef?p...

http://www.edwardsofconwy.co.uk/shop//welsh-beef/4...

Edited by SwanJack on Tuesday 19th April 23:09

[dazco]

LittleJonnys said:

I don't want to sell a cheap processed one that's why I asked what the best one is. I make loads of burgers, just some people don't want the big 6oz beast burgers they just want a normal one

Is that directed at me? If so it's a bit fecking rude considering I went out of my way to try and help you.

You asked which the best was and I gave you my opinion, I go out of my way for that burger and forego the best fish and chips in the world. I had no idea you was asking where you could get Kobe beef and foie gras from.

And I never said the burgers were cheap and processed I said the cheese was.

And a six ounce burger is far from a beast of a burger

[ZedLeg]

I think it was aimed at me. I'm curious as to what this gourmet burger the op is making is like. I have a feeling that he's slapping the gourmet label on it to squeeze a few extra pounds out of people .

As others have said, a good burger doesn't have to be a monster. A four ounce burger made with good quality meat is still a delicious burger. The other ingredients are just as important as well. What type of buns are you going to use?

[dazco]

ZedLeg said:

I think it was aimed at me. I'm curious as to what this gourmet burger the op is making is like.

Ah, you are right . My apologies.

[condor]

I'll suggest using a burger maker and making your own.

[21TonyK]

OP, do you make your burgers or buy them? And what sort of volume do you expect to sell? And, are they from fresh or frozen? What sort of storage or prep space do you have?

"Gourmet" is very subjective and open to lots of different interpretations. Give us a bit more info and plenty of people here involved in catering can help.

[Type R Tom]

Smashed burgers seems like a way forward to me, done them a few times myself. Just a load of different sized balls and away you go.

Anytime I see gourmet and more recently artisan, it instantly puts me off!

[zygalski]

LittleJonnys said:

Hi Guys, bit of a random one but I am just opening up a burger van, which I will be selling gourmet burgers and street food from, but I also want to just sell a normal burger, as a lot of people aren't interested in all the gourmet stuff. I have tried quite a few and I can't get it right, I had one today from a local burger van and it was really decent, but they wouldn't tell me where they got it from, obviously. I'm looking for the best one I can. Thanks

Welcome to the PH Company Directorship brotherhood.

[Type R Tom]

zygalski said:

Welcome to the PH Company Directorship brotherhood.

I've always fancied doing a pub with decent beer, chicken wings and smoked meats. Something my mates would love to go to if it was available. Problem is I have neither the capital or experience to pull it off despite having a real love for food and beer.

[anonymous-user]

LittleJonnys said:

And this is why I didn't want to write on a forum.

What do you mean by that?

[Mr Roper]

I buy mine from the local butcher, fresh and then we freeze.

I don't sell gourmet burgers...Just good ones.


Get a price. You might find they are very competitive, happy to make them to your own requirements and typically on your doorstep.

Edited by Mr Roper on Wednesday 20th April 08:58

[SHutchinson]

Type R Tom said:

I've always fancied doing a pub with decent beer, chicken wings and smoked meats. Something my mates would love to go to if it was available. Problem is I have neither the capital or experience to pull it off despite having a real love for food and beer.

A BBQ restaurant called Longhorns opened in Newcastle about 2 years ago, it does the things you mentioned really well. It proved to be an instant success, quite deservedly.