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An associate of mine and I had a interesting discussion on the way home from a wedding we worked together this past Friday. The clients paid for a meal for the two of us. The venue said we would be served after all the guests were served. My take on eating at an event is, I don't normally eat. The only time I eat is if I'm starving, and no guests can see me eat. I'll go in the kitchen or another part of the venue. My buddy doesn't see it that way. He thinks we should be served first because if we're served after all the guests, we won't have time to eat before the music kicks back up. I say we're not there to eat, he says we should be allowed to enjoy the meal if it's provided. Just thought I'd see what everyone else has to say...
 

发表时间 Sun 07 Sep 08 @ 2:11 am
When working a wedding I usually eat after everyone is served.

I usually set up around 3 in the afternoon to make sure weverything is ready for the guests arriving around 6 pm for dinner music and cocktails.
Seeing it's in most of the DJ's contract to be there with a woreless mic in this area. about 99% of the DJ's around here eat with the guests.
 

i used to be well parinoid about eating in front of other people but in time it gets better i mean i havent taken my girlfrend out to a meal and weve been together nearly 3 years!, i did used to smoke a lot of green and scince ive come off it it has got better i aint thinking 'whys everyone looking at me!' nomore it does get eaiser over time like most things but theres no quick fix!
 

eating in front of customers/clients? i'd guess that would depend on the setting. if it's one of those ultra formal weddings, i wouldn't as my choice. but if they bring you food, dig in as long as it doesn't interfere with playing the music.
i usually don't have this issue.. people bring me food all the time - i'm sick and tired of wedding cake!!! or if i'm running late to work and havent even the time to stop in a drive-thru then yeah, i'll order from someplace and have it delivered or go outside to the taco truck. and them is some goood tacos let me tell ya.

use your own judgement, trust your instincts young jedi...
 

I will eat if not bz or after the event. But normally too.. ppl will bring the food to me.. :)
 

normally we djs eat with the Camera man, Photographer, and the "wedding old man" - the moderator of wedding.

We can discuss easily what's the plan, adapt to changes etc.

The meal is usually server just after bride&groom & their parrents. So we have time to eat it, take photos of bride&group eating the soup, etc...

Also I don't insist on eating, but it's considered as "polite" to provide food for the mentioned people above.

If I'm called by venue and not by the groom&bride, then the venueusually pays our food.

Consider that you are 12 hours on the wedding, and it's much more apropriate to eat normal food than just to hide behind mixpult eating some sandwich.
 

I would agree with the thread starter. You are there to do a job. You are not really a guest 'per say. In addition, I think it look unprofessional. I usually politely refuse the food or I might take some fruits just to appease... or some finger food if my client insists.
 

I have DJ a few weddings and always request a meal because when you are there for 6 or more hours total it should be allowed that you can have some food. Do you know any job that you have to work for 6 or more hours without having a meal break? I always mention that I dont expect to have the entree or dessert but because I also spend alot of time setting up the gear and packing it away it is only fair I have some food (but after the guests have been fed). I have never had any clients dispute me having a meal in 4 years of DJ work, most people would understand you need some food!
 

Actually being served a meal along with the quests is in my contract. I did one wedding at the Chicago Yacht Club for a local news anchor. There was a total of 30 people in the Wedding party, and 300 guests. The brides mother phoned me two days before the event to inform me we would not be welcome to eat with the guests, even though the photographer and videographer were, that the "entertainment" was to be served box lunches in the kitchen. The meal served to everyone was Lobster Thermidor. We were giving two box lunches that consisted of a cheese sandwich and a juice box. Needless to say it was the last time I gave into that request and modified my contract shortly there after.

Even though being served is in my contract I do not always take advantage of it. Sometimes I am too busy, others just not hungry. Even if I am not hungry I still sit down with the table assigned to talk for 20 minutes or so. But it is tradition to serve everyone working to ensure the evening is a success. Remember it is a celebration, and most people would find it rude of you to not eat, and share in the joyous event by breaking bread.
 

That's why i don't like doing weddings or any type of event like it because most of the time the entertainment gets treated like shit. Honestly it's just not worth it.
 

I eat when I'm hungry, isn't that what you are suppose to do, (sorry, had to do it) lol.

 

All the weddings i have done they have fed me! Automix is a great thing.!
 

I never eat, buffets can kill you after a while.

Personally, I am there to perform not to partake.
I want my breath fresh, teeth and clothes clean.
This is a good time to move around and meet people when its not too loud and get a feel for musical interests.

Typically, I eat on the way and save some for the way home.
If I take my roady we eat while setting up or once set.
Then we change and do the finals.

But thats just me...
 

This is funny because, when I use to drink, I demanded Heineken and Southern Comfort, and got it. Of course this was not professional, but back in the day, it was acceptable. You were expected to give the DJ what ever he needed to "stimulate his artistic energy". Since I no longer need any "stimulation", this is no longer an issue. However, even back then, eating was a touchy subject at weddings. I learned early on, that I was to be fed, and it had to be the same as the guest. This has been included in my contract, for over 30 years. I use to eat after the guest, but now must be fed as soon as the bridal party is fed. This is discussed with the client and the maitre d', and I have not had any problems. I need to be ready to jam, as soon as the bridal party is finished. I never sit down, and the courses are brought to me, at my setup. If it is a buffet, I have one of the waiters bring me a little of everything. I now only drink Coke or O'douls, and have a tooth brush, in case I need it. I don't eat garlic or onions, because I am paranoid about my breath. I carry a ton of breath strips, and even breath spray. I have a little mirror on my console, to make sure I am always looking my best (I am handsome *&^%$#@^&^$). So, I think you will find that eating is a natural thing, and most of your clients will insist, that you eat. The ones that won't, well it's in the contract.

I had one of those box lunch things, even though the client (Who happened to be a good friend) paid for my meal. I waited till the affair was over, and we proceeded to tear him a new asshole.
 

who knew we had so many eating disorders...

ah the heck with it...

as long as the customers can't see, and the music don't stop, and the counter top is big enough and your booth has a door (that locks) then eat away.
 

It Would be normal to eat discreatly after the guests, its never really been an issue for me.
My worst exerience was doing a 21st where they ran short of booze and spent the dj money, I had to resort to refusing to
pack up until paid.
A was evenuly taken to an ATM and paid.
Normally in New Zealand you get paid at the end of the night, I'm now thinking requesting payment on arrival prior to setup
except for buisness events.
Do you guys request a percentage to confirm booking.
 

nitebeatdisco wrote :
I'm now thinking requesting payment on arrival prior to setup
except for buisness events.
Do you guys request a percentage to confirm booking.


It is also in my contract I get paid before I start playing. I also get a 100USD deposit in addition to my contract price to confirm the date.
 

when i used to mobile years ago it was always an unwritten rule i was paid within half an hour of commencing the show, only happened once where i was not, shortly afterwards i was paid, after a couple of polite reminders and then the house lights coming on i was paid. leaving it to the end of the night is giving your drunken customers an opportunity to come up with reasons to reduce your fee and usually ends up with an ugly scene, far better get paid up front and reduce the risk, if they don't want to do that it should set the alarm bells ringing, so walk away fast.
 

many do, and most should! especially since you are taking the time to do the event and if they cancel at the last minute that is money you are losing. this has been covered in quite a few posts, but think about how much time and effort you had to put out just to get the gig, and it's even worse if they cancel the day or even the hour of. you'd be out how much in cost of fuel to get there?

most mobile dj's need a standard contract form that covers contingencies and has space for riders to be added. and for weddings, parties, and the rest, you really don't want to do it on an empty stomach when they start bringing you the alchohol....
 

I'll get back to you after I wolf down my subway sandwich and this mountain dew!
 

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