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# From the Grill

Notes on cooking at events, planning headcounts and doing burgers right, written by the people running the grill.

## [On-site grilling is an event format, not a menu item](/blog/on-site-grilling-event-format)

Most caterers deliver food. We cook it in front of your guests, and that changes how the whole event feels.

[Read more](/blog/on-site-grilling-event-format)

## [How much does burger catering cost in Dallas-Fort Worth?](/blog/how-much-does-burger-catering-cost-dfw)

Real numbers, a worked example, and an honest explanation of what moves a catering quote up or down.

[Read more](/blog/how-much-does-burger-catering-cost-dfw)

## [How many burgers per person? Planning food for 40 to 300 guests](/blog/how-many-burgers-per-person)

Guest count on its own is a bad planning input. Here is what actually determines how much food you need.

[Read more](/blog/how-many-burgers-per-person)

## [On-site grilling vs drop-off catering: what actually changes](/blog/on-site-grilling-vs-drop-off-catering)

Drop-off is cheaper and simpler, and for some events it is the right answer. Here is the honest comparison.

[Read more](/blog/on-site-grilling-vs-drop-off-catering)

## [Nine questions to ask before you book a caterer](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-booking-a-caterer)

A checklist you can actually use, including the questions that are uncomfortable for us to answer.

[Read more](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-booking-a-caterer)

## [Feeding a company picnic: what works for 100+ people](/blog/corporate-picnic-catering-100-people)

The organiser's problems are budget justification, a moving headcount and a hard finish time. Here is how to solve all three.

[Read more](/blog/corporate-picnic-catering-100-people)

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Premium burger catering across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Fresh, on-site grilling for unforgettable events.

Mobile burger catering • Burger bar catering • On site grilling

#### Our Services

-   [Burger Catering DFW](/burger-catering-dfw)
-   [On-Site Grilling](/onsite-burger-catering-dfw)
-   [Cookout Catering](/cookout-catering-dfw)
-   [Burger Bar Catering](/burger-bar-catering-dfw)
-   [Slider Bar Catering](/slider-bar-catering-dfw)
-   [Burgers and Hot Dogs](/burger-hot-dog-catering-dfw)
-   [Corporate Events](/corporate-burger-catering-dfw)

-   [Company Picnics](/company-picnic-catering-dfw)
-   [Graduation Parties](/graduation-party-catering-dfw)
-   [Wedding Catering](/wedding-burger-catering-dfw)
-   [Tailgate Catering](/tailgate-catering-dfw)
-   [Burger Catering Dallas](/burger-catering-dallas)
-   [Burger Catering Fort Worth](/burger-catering-fort-worth)

#### Quick Links

-   [Menu & Packages](/#menu)
-   [Event Types](/#events)
-   [Our Story](/#about)
-   [Blog](/blog)
-   [Contact Us](/#contact)

#### Contact Us

-   [(469) 888-8343](tel:+14698888343)
-   [hello@tedsbackyardburgers.com](mailto:hello@tedsbackyardburgers.com)
-   Serving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 

#### Serving

We grill across the metroplex, including [Dallas](/burger-catering-dallas) and [Fort Worth](/burger-catering-fort-worth).

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