Did My First Live Cooking Show Go Well?

[lestat_de_leon]

Well I did my first live cooking show last night...there were 12 women and one guy (I wasn't alone...yeah!) It went wonderful! It was a good friend / neighbor so I did a bit more than was probably advisable for my first show:

Chicken Mexican Lasagna
Pineapple Salsa (while the lasagna was cooking)
and I had made the Mojito cake beforehand

All the ladies commented on how well I did...how I was the best PC "lady" they had had. Not turning out to be a HUGE show, only $300 so far, but she still has some outside orders coming so we might get to $400...but more importantly I had a great time with the ladies and made some yummy food!

Jeff

 

[BethCooks4U]

Congrats! You have done your hardest show and once you move from family and friends it'll get even easier. The key was you had fun too!

So... bookings?

 

[lestat_de_leon]

I have 3 bookings off the show...one is another from the host in July for a grilling show. 1 is for a housewarming (date yet to be officially determined.) Other is in August for a bridal shower. (I will be qualified by then.)

 

[candiejayne]

Great job! The most important part of all of it is that everyone had fun including yourself!

 

[cookingwith_tara]

Terrific! Sounds like you're off to a great start!

 

[tlag1986]

Way to go! The first show is always the hardest.

 

[lestat_de_leon]

So I finalized the show and ended up just over $400 after outside orders. Not too bad for my first live cooking show!

 

[dkitten13]

Great, I hope I do so well...my first is on 4/16 with second on 4/17. Am I crazy?

 

[doughmama]

Great, I hope I do so well...my first is on 4/16 with second on 4/17. Am I crazy?

No, actually two in a row is better. That way you don't have to relearn everything for the second show. Good luck!

 

[lauradahl]

Great, I hope I do so well...my first is on 4/16 with second on 4/17. Am I crazy?

Nope staying busy is what makes your shows more consistent. You'll be better off having those 2 in a row 'cause everything will stay fresh in your mind. Good luck!

 

[kcjodih]

Two shows in a row right off the bat? Good for you! My suggestion; make the same recipe for both. That way you can just wash your products and repack your kit. Good luck and have fun!

 

[dkitten13]

Thanks all! Yes, I plan to do the same recipe but I have to get out there to book beyond! Those are my only two shows on the calendar! :0

 

[WLMcCoy]

YAH!! CONGRATS && Good Luck!!