Re: Food at home games
Tournaments - I take about a $5 fee (actual amount varies as it's based on total players but $5 is max) per initial buy in. I provide all food and drink. Food includes snacks (chips, pretzels, m & m's, trail mix, etc.) and some main dish(s) - pizza, deli sandwiches. I've also had chinese, fajita's, Indian cuisine and even ex-Raider Kenny King barbequeing me up some nice hot wings (He also autographed some photos for the winner) Drinks are beer, soda, water, coffee - No hard alcohol. Typical turnout is 24-30 players
Cash game - I supply all food and drink, but it is much more low key, mostly snacks or finger food (wings, eggrolls, etc.) Pizza at the most. I supply all the beverages but if a player wants to bring some wine or hard alcohol thats okay. I take no money from this game but most players will volunteer to help pay.
THis is how I choose to run my games. I want the players to have a great time and feel they get their money's worth. I want my game to be just a bit better (?) than the other guy's. I want players to enjoy my game and to spend their money.
How you choose to handle food / drink at your game is up to you. You've experienced several different types of situations so which did you prefer? I don't think there is a norm, overall? Take a look at the timing of your game and see what the needs of the players might be? Is it during the week and they come straight from work? (dinner?) Is it a weekday where most (all) need to work the next day? (Less alcohol consumption?) Is it a serious game? (Less alcohol?) or one where guys are just having fun and relaxing?(more alcohol?)
One last thing. The more you choose to provide the greater the set up time.
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