Frequently
Asked Questions
- How
many pancakes have you “flipped” over the past 23 years?
33,000,000
~ LAID END-TO-END, THEY WOULD STRETCH FROM LOS ANGELES, CA TO SPRINGFIELD,
IL.
- 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.
- What if my child has food allergies (nuts, milk, eggs, etc.)?
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL OUR OFFICE TO DISCUSS YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION.
- 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 2 MINUTES. THAT'S ALMOST 1,500 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.
- How
many grills do you have?
18 PANCAKE GRILLS and 7 BURGER
GRILLS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA ~ 50 TOTAL LOCATED THROUGHOUT
THE MIDWEST.
- 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 , ILLINOIS , ST
LOUIS AND WICHITA.
- What
is the SMALLEST number of people served at one event?
8 EXECUTIVES AT THE KEMPER INSURANCE COMPANY.
- What
is the LARGEST number of people served at one event?
5,000 PEOPLE AT UNION STATION IN KANSAS CITY, MO.
- What
is the AVERAGE number of people served at a typical event?
250~300 PEOPLE OVER A 2-HOUR PERIOD.
- What
is the FARTHEST place you have catered at?
GROUND ZERO in NEW YORK CITY.
- What
is the CLOSEST place you have catered at?
RIGHT HERE IN LOUISBURG.
- 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?
$300.00 + DELIVERY FOR ALL OUR PANCAKES
EVENTS.
$350.00 + DELIVERY FOR ALL OTHER 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 75% OF YOUR ESTIMATE or THE MINIMUM CHARGE
+ THE DELIVERY FEE.
- What
if more people show up than I estimated?
WE NORMALLY BRING ENOUGH SUPPLIES
TO ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT 25% 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.
- What
are your busiest days of the year?
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY, VALENTINE'S
DAY, SHROVE TUESDAY, ASH WEDNESDAY, ST
PATRICK'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SUNDAY, MOTHER'S DAY, JULY 4th,
HALLOWEEN, THE 3 SATURDAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, MOST WEEKENDS DURING THE
SPRING AND FALL,
AS WELL
AS SEVERAL
FRIDAYS,
MOST THURSDAYS,
SOME WEDNESDAYS, A FEW TUESDAYS, AND EVEN A MONDAY OR TWO DEPENDING ON
THE WEEK...
- 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.
- Can
I request a specific person to “perform” at
my event?
YES, BUT SOMETIMES OUR BUSY SCHEDULE CAN'T ACCOMODATE
ALL THE REQUESTS.
- How
many events do you do each year?
MORE THAN 1,200 AND "RISING" EVERY
YEAR...
- Are
you ever inspected by the HEALTH DEPARTMENT?
YES ~ OUR LAST REVIEW WAS A PERFECT
100% COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIRED KANSAS
STATE STANDARDS.
- Can
anyone work for CHRIS CAKES?
NOT JUST ANYONE! E-MAIL
US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR THE FUNNIEST
PANCAKE CATERER IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO AREA.