THE JACARANDA SAUSAGE STORY
Looking for a quick, family-friendly snack on the go? Look no further than a classic sausage in a bun with onions and tomato sauce. But hold on, the customization options open up a whole new world of possibilities:
"Can I swap the tomato sauce for BBQ sauce? Maybe add some mustard too? Oh, and my
buddy wants sweet chili sauce if you've got it."
"No onions for me, thanks.”
“Can you put the onions under the sausage, not on top."
"What kind of sausages are these?" "They're beef and lamb."
"Do they have pork in them?" "Nope, pork-free."
"Are they gluten-free?" "Sorry, no gluten-free option available." "Why not?"
"Vegan sausages?" "Sorry, too tricky to separate and not enough demand. Same goes for
chicken sausages."
Running a sausage sizzle stand isn't as easy as it seems. Behind the scenes, there are several volunteers: the BBQ Chef (aka the Tong Master) who often gets blamed for overcooking sausages (because every sausage must be cooked) or not cooking them fast enough.
"Can I swap the tomato sauce for BBQ sauce? Maybe add some mustard too? Oh, and my
buddy wants sweet chili sauce if you've got it."
"No onions for me, thanks.”
“Can you put the onions under the sausage, not on top."
"What kind of sausages are these?" "They're beef and lamb."
"Do they have pork in them?" "Nope, pork-free."
"Are they gluten-free?" "Sorry, no gluten-free option available." "Why not?"
"Vegan sausages?" "Sorry, too tricky to separate and not enough demand. Same goes for
chicken sausages."
Running a sausage sizzle stand isn't as easy as it seems. Behind the scenes, there are several volunteers: the BBQ Chef (aka the Tong Master) who often gets blamed for overcooking sausages (because every sausage must be cooked) or not cooking them fast enough.
Then there's the Order Taker (who can’t touch the money), doing mental math to tally up orders and money while keeping the line moving smoothly. And let's not forget the Money Collector (who can’t touch the food), ensuring funds are safely handled. Card payments? A bit of a bottleneck!
Cleanliness: please drop any refuse into the correct bin.
The sausage sizzle has been a staple at the Jacaranda Festival since 2003, starting with one stand, growing to two in 2006. Initially managed by Applecross Rotary, the Parents Group of the Waylen Bay Sea Scouts volunteers took over in 2007, freeing up Rotary volunteers for
other festival tasks. The relationship between the two groups blossomed, with WBSS receiving a new boat engine in exchange for their sausage sizzle support.
We source our supplies locally, with shoutouts to Applecross Village Meats and The Good Grocer. And all the profits from our sausage sizzles go right back into the community thanks
to Applecross Rotary.
So next time you're at a sausage sizzle, remember there's more to it than meets the eye – from the sausage to the bun and everything in between.
Cleanliness: please drop any refuse into the correct bin.
The sausage sizzle has been a staple at the Jacaranda Festival since 2003, starting with one stand, growing to two in 2006. Initially managed by Applecross Rotary, the Parents Group of the Waylen Bay Sea Scouts volunteers took over in 2007, freeing up Rotary volunteers for
other festival tasks. The relationship between the two groups blossomed, with WBSS receiving a new boat engine in exchange for their sausage sizzle support.
We source our supplies locally, with shoutouts to Applecross Village Meats and The Good Grocer. And all the profits from our sausage sizzles go right back into the community thanks
to Applecross Rotary.
So next time you're at a sausage sizzle, remember there's more to it than meets the eye – from the sausage to the bun and everything in between.