- December 24, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
NEWCASTLE (CBS13) — An order of tri-tip, brisket, ribs, and sides that would feed 350 people at a company holiday party was set to be one of the largest orders Carol’s Market has fulfilled since the pandemic began — but before the food was delivered, the order was canceled.
The team had a few hours warning before they made the first delivery, of two, that they would no longer be paid for the days of labor or cost of the food. The losses totaled $7,000 and the leftover food, still ready to eat, was set to go to waste.
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“It’s not just throw meat on the BBQ, it’s a lengthy process,” said Cameren Lichty, the Assistant Manager at Carol’s Market in Newcastle.
Lichty said there were 40 racks of ribs cooked, along with dozens of side dishes and multiple types of meat, including chicken. Extra employees were brought in to fulfill the order and one even worked overnight to ensure…
