I made this for a friend's wedding (3 boards, 3 different homemade sauces). Usually just one of these boards costs me around 200$ to make only raw ingredients wise, I do find deals and seasonal ingredients though some special things I think are worth a splurge. The boards are roughly 16 inches square. (I never put the crackers next to the cheeses or fruits because I can't stand any moisture being near or touching the bread, it looks nice when others do it). I do these as just a Christmas gift or as a gift to friends for very special occasions. Now my friend has shown his coworkers and they want to hire me to do a board for a retirement party. I offered to just do it for ingredients cost, but they want to pay me for my time. How much should I charge per hour of time and gas and all of that? I don't want to gouge anyone, I never really thought of the cost of my time before as it's always been a gift. Could you guys please help me out?
by AnonymousAmbystoma