Product Stations Show

[JennLizFran]

I'm thinking of trying a different type of show. I think the recipes are great, but I have a host with a very small closed in kitchen, it'll be hard to have several people in there at one time. Instead, I was thinking of setting up several products in her dining room that people could try out. Like the mandoline with a few potatoes, the grater with cheese, a paring knife with veggies, apple wedger with apples, etc....
Plus have a pre-made recipe served on the bamboo platter or trifle bowl to hi-lite those.
That way after we have intros, play a game, people can eat (I know she'll make food, she loves to cook!) and play with the products.
Has anyone done something like this? Any ideas?
Thanks!

[cwinter474]

I think this is a good idea. I've been toying with something for small kitchens as well. I really like to do my shows at the counters in the kitchen with everyone setting around the kitchen table. That way they have something to write on, as place to set their drinks and snacks. Good idea.

[DebbieJ]

I rarely do shows in the kitchen. I always ask my host which room would fit her friends most comfortably and that's where we do the show. If anything needs to go in teh microwave, I have my host do it. If it's a stovetop recipe, I bring my electric burner--just used it at this afternoon's show! (I usually don't make anything that goes in the oven).

[lpacker]

I like that idea too. It would also be nice at a show if you knew most of the guest were new to Pampered Chef or just new to cooking. Keep us posted on how it turns out!!!

[lpacker]

If it's a stovetop recipe, I bring my electric burner--just used it at this afternoon's show! (I usually don't make anything that goes in the oven).

Deb - do you use your 12" skillet on your electric burner. I have been thinking about giving that a try, but was concerned the skillet would be too large for the burner.

[JennLizFran]

I'm glad others like the idea. I'm new to this and was afraid veteran pampered cheffers might not like it (like some of my host and their friends)! I think it'll take some of the pressure off me. And personally, trying out new products is the fun part. If I can try something and see that it works I'm more apt to buy it. I'll keep you all posted, and it anyone has any tips I'd love to hear them!

[DebbieJ]

Deb - do you use your 12" skillet on your electric burner. I have been thinking about giving that a try, but was concerned the skillet would be too large for the burner.

yes, that's exactly what I used today!

[pjpamchef]

I've done this several times, works especially well when there are a lot of people. When they get there, I have them number off by the number of stations. (if I have three stations they number off 1,2,3). Then they are in a group and I have the groups move around, otherwise they tend to just stand around and talk, (which I'm ok with once they've at least kinda looked at products).