Frequently
Asked Questions
- What
is the record for the number of pancakes eaten at one event?
THE NEW MEN'S RECORD IS 72 ~
THE WOMEN'S RECORD IS 48.
- Is
this your “real” job?
YES!
- Do
you cater more than just pancakes?
YES ~ WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT MENUS
FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM.
- Do
you offer a special "KIDS PRICE" for any of your meals?
NO ~ WE LIKE TO KEEP THINGS AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE
FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH YOUR EVENT.
- How
long has CHRIS CAKES been around?
SINCE 1969, BUT YOU WON'T FIND IT IN ANY HISTORY BOOKS.
- How
much does one of your grills cost?
SORRY, THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE, BUT THEY ARE PATENTED.
- Who
was the “real” CHRIS CAKES?
THE LATE MR. LORIN CHRISTIANSEN OF IOWA.
- How
long does it take to cook your pancakes?
OUR
8' GRILLS CAN
COOK 48 FLAPJACKS EVERY 3 MINUTES. THAT'S ALMOST 1,000 PANCAKES
PER HOUR!
- How
many people can 1 CHRIS CAKES “Flipper” serve per hour?
450-500 ~ DEPENDING ON THE CROWD'S
APPETITE.
- Why
don't you always send out a large grill for every event?
WE ONLY HAVE SO MANY 8' GRILLS AND WE TRY TO MATCH
YOUR REQUESTS WITH THE EQUIPMENT WE HAVE
AVAILABLE.
- Is
CHRIS CAKES a Franchise?
NO, BUT WE DO EXPAND FROM TIME TO TIME.
- Where
are the newest CHRIS CAKES located?
OUR NEWEST CHRIS CAKES HAVE OPENED
IN MICHIGAN AND ILLINOIS.
- What
is the AVERAGE number of people served at a typical event?
250~300 PEOPLE OVER A 2-HOUR PERIOD.
- Why
do I need to provide volunteers?
TYPICALLY WE ONLY BRING ONE “FLIPPER” TO
YOUR EVENT TO CUT DOWN ON COSTS TO YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION.
- Can
I request changes to your standard menus?
YES, WE WILL TRY TO MEET YOUR REQUEST.
- What
is the MAXIMUM serving time for a typical event?
3 HOURS
- Why
do you have a special FUNDRAISER price?
THIS REDUCED PRICE ALLOWS YOUR ORGANIZATION TO
KEEP MORE OF THE PROFITS FROM YOUR EVENT.
- What
is your current FUNDRAISER Price?
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR DETAILS.
- What
is your minimum charge?
$275 + DELIVERY FOR ALL OUR EVENTS.
- What
if less than my estimated number of people show at my event?
YOU ARE ONLY CHARGED FOR THE NUMBER
OF PLATES SERVED. HOWEVER,
YOUR TOTAL CHARGE WILL BE AT LEAST THE MINIMUM CHARGE + THE DELIVERY FEE.
- What
if more people show up than I estimated?
WE NORMALLY BRING ENOUGH SUPPLIES TO ACCOUNT FOR
ABOUT 20% MORE THAN YOUR ESTIMATED NUMBER.
- Am
I charged any extra fees if I exceed my estimate?
NO, JUST THE PER PLATE COST FOR THE EXTRA PEOPLE
SERVED.
- What
if people are still in line at the scheduled end of my event?
WE WILL KEEP SERVING UNTIL EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE
TO GO THROUGH THE SERVING LINE.
- Why
do you charge for delivery?
IT IS DESIGNED TO COVER THE
COSTS
OF GETTING OUR EQUIPMENT TO AND FROM YOUR EVENT.
- How
far in advance can I book an event?
1 CALENDAR YEAR ~ FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED.
- Do
you require a deposit?
NOT NORMALLY, BUT YOU MAY PRE-PAY ANY AMOUNT YOU
WISH.
- Can
you make colored pancakes for special events?
YES, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW AT THE TIME YOU
BOOK YOUR EVENT.
- What
should I do if I can't have CHRIS CAKES on the morning I want?
TRY THE EVENING BEFORE, OR WE
CAN REFER YOU TO ONE OF THE OTHER CHRIS CAKES IN THE MIDWEST.