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I made salsa, Green Chile Stew in Miracle Pot, and Brownies..(used Trader Joe's brownie mix)At my parties, I will be using Brownie Mix. I prefer making main dishes at my shows and throwing on a quick dessert!I did not get my chipmaker till today and just had my open house on Sunday ")pctharper said:I'm doing a fall open house to show off our new products and I'm having a hard time coming up with a menu. I'm dying to do the chips with the maker and simple slicer. The new brownie recipe will be delicious in the DCB. Other than that, I'm stumpped! What are you making/showing off?
ChefCKHall said:My main dish was the Green Chile Stew in the DCB. I had brownies made in the DCB. I made salsa with the MFP. That's it. Had to remind people to EAT!! They wanted to shop. book shows, get info on consulting, get their tickets and GO!
My open house was LAST sunday!
ChefBeckyD said:I had mine last night! Almost $700 in sales right now, and at least 6 bookings. With 2 of those bookings signing at their show! (one booked for Aug. 29th!) Whooo Hoooo!
So here was my menu:
Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Torte (this was a FAVORITE!)
Rocky Road Brownie (used a boxed brownie mix)
Greek Tapenade Meatballs w/ Tzatziki sauce for dipping (Another FAVORITE!)
Apple Walnut Tapenade & Bruschetta with crostini
Chocolate Sauces (all 4) with pretzel chips, teddy grahams, pound cake cubes, and strawberries. YUM!
Apple Chips (made ahead)
Cran Rasp. Fizz & Spa Water
John
The best thing I did was to enlist a friend to act as Host for me. She came earlier in the day and help me set up and get everything ready. Then, during the party, she answered the door, and welcomed people, showed them where food, etc...was, and answered questions - and also kept the food stocked. Wow did that help me out! I'm making her the host of the party and paying her in product. She's thrilled!
Read this thread for the Greek Meatballs: http://www.chefsuccess.com/f18/looking-mediterranean-style-appetizers-69802/ John posted the original recipe, and then there were my modifications.
chefliz said:These are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing. I never would have thought to use strawberries and pound cake for the chocolate sauces, but it only makes sense! I also love that you enlisted a friend's help and then made her the host...fantastic!:thumbup:
Becca_in_MD said:You can divide it into 2 shows. Take orders for both current and Fall products. Submit the current product orders as an Aug. show. Then on Sept. 1 submit the other show with the new products.
cheflorraine said:Another question - when you take orders, (since these were Aug shows) do you allow people to pre-order the new fall products?
I'm wanting to do a Fall Open House, but I need one more August show to get those gas cards , and I'm not really looking for a lot of bookings because I am already pretty much booked until the end of October, so I really do want the sales. Just not sure how to logistically work it out...
vgibsonrn said:I wanted to do a show showing the new products the last days of August and turn it in Sept 1. Is this OK? Wasn't sure what home office would say if they found out???
To host a successful Fall Open House, make sure to plan ahead and think about your target audience. Choose a date and time that works for most people, and promote your event through social media, flyers, and word of mouth. Prepare a variety of Fall themed snacks and beverages, and showcase some of our popular Fall products. Offer a discount or special offer for those who attend, and make sure to have plenty of catalogs and order forms on hand.
Absolutely! Inviting friends and family to your Fall Open House can help increase attendance and sales. You can even consider hosting the event at a friend or family member's house to reach a larger audience. Just make sure to communicate with your consultant and keep track of any sales made through your event.
Some popular Fall products to feature at your open house include our Fall baking and cooking tools, seasonal decorative items, and kitchen gadgets perfect for Fall recipes. You can also highlight products that are on sale or offer a special discount for those who make a purchase at the event.
To make your Fall Open House stand out, consider adding some fun activities or games for attendees to participate in. This could include a cooking demonstration, a recipe swap, or a raffle for a popular product. You can also create a cozy and inviting atmosphere with Fall decorations and scents.
Yes, as a host of a Fall Open House, you can earn rewards based on the total sales made at your event. Your consultant can provide more information on the specific rewards program for your area. Additionally, hosting a successful open house can also lead to future bookings and potential for building your own Pampered Chef business.