Been to a Cooking Show Live with a Celebrity Chef?
- Thread starter soonerchef
- Start date
Click For Summary
Discussion Overview
This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and excitement about attending cooking shows featuring celebrity chefs, particularly Tom Marston. Participants express their anticipation for upcoming shows and share anecdotes from past events.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about attending a cooking show with Tom Marston and plans to share their experience afterward.
- Another participant mentions attending a show by their director and recalls a memorable conference show, although they do not remember the chef's name.
- Several users mention the concept of a "cookless cooking show" where the chef does not cook during the event, which some find intriguing.
- One participant shares their experience of seeing Nancy Jo Ryan at a cluster meeting, highlighting her motivational talk and personal connection.
- Another participant describes Tom Marston's engaging style, noting his humor and unique approach to shows, including how he interacts with guests and encourages them to sell products to one another.
- One participant shares details about Tom's show format, including the use of prepared dishes and the distribution of informational folders to guests.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the effectiveness and appeal of the "cookless cooking show" format, with some participants expressing enthusiasm while others are uncertain about its execution.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences from various cooking shows, indicating a mix of excitement and curiosity about different presentation styles and the impact on their own consultant practices.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants interested in learning about different cooking show formats and engaging presentation styles may find the shared experiences valuable.
- 2
- 3,768
- 4,361
- 451
BTW, I also think it is sooooo awesome of you to type all that out for everyone and share your experience! It's fellow consultants like you that make PC such an awesome and fun job to have!! I can't wait to see your host coaching thingy you are getting from him.
We always have someone from the U.S. do at least one of the workshops here at conference. I would love to see him do a live cooking show at the Canadian conference one of these days!
Thanks so much again for sharing!!
- 1,843
I have been bringing the molten skillet brownie to alot of shows...already prepared in the family skillet except for cooking. I quickly mix up the chocolate topping and the hot water as the guests are arriving. I use the large Easy Read Measuring Cup to show them off (since most people already have a batter bowl)..then pour it on and it cooks while I am talking and taking orders. I have coolwhip already in the EAD and let them pipe on the coolwhip themselves.
Its an easy quick show and I have gotten a couple bookings by offering to bring this.
- 1,523
Cindycooks said:
He has 6 recipes he uses, he usually picks what it will be and he pays for the ingredients. Most of the recipes ingredients that he does are less than $3 total, and he figured that he can't be asking a host to pay him $3 when he made six figures last year sitting in his underware!! He says that when he is purchasing the ingredients that the hosts don't care what it is since they are not paying for it. And, yes...he shows up with the recipe in hand already done. He is usually only gone from his house for a total of 2 hours and that includes drive time!!
- 1,995
Did you also say he doesn't bring a lot of products with him? So how does he sell so much? Does he go through the catalog with everyone while they are eating?
Did he by any chance say what the 6 recipes were?
Sorry for all the questions. I am just really trying to increase my sales. Money is really tight around my house and I do not want to get another job.
- 1,523
For the most part he does no cooking and instead will just bring the prepared recipe so that there is food there. But, when there was the pan-o-rama he wanted the free stuff...so, he was doing the pull aparts at the show and would have them cooking at the start of the show, that way when everyone sat down it would be done, have time to cool while he was talking and then they would pass around the food in the middle of the show instead of at the begining. I don't know how he would decide but I would do the pull aparts or micro cake if I needed an extra boost in sales.
He only brings new products, one cookware piece (12 in skillet) one stoneware piece (always the newest one), and the anything that will fit in his Bucket Buddy and customer favorites...like one batter bowl, chopper, pizza cutter, one SA...not a whole lot.
He did not say what the 6 were but I imagine that 2 were the pull aparts and micro cake, others he talked about were the Pineapple Upsidedown cake and a recipe with won ton wrappers.
- 2,372
- 6,674
- 6,674
- 1,523
- 4,361
- 2,499
..../cookingtom
- 4,935
- 44
- 1,843
- 6,674
- 2,049
- 2,049
- 4,935
- 2
- 41
- 1,523
He sends out the conf. post card right away and one month before the show
Host Packet goes out one month before show
Calls and leaves message to make sure they got packet
Attendance card 27 days before
Impt. Dates card 23 days before
Send invites 17 days before
Attendance card 14 days before
Wanted (recruiting) card 11 Days before
Call Guests Card 7 days before
Bonus card (25 orders...BB card) 4 days before
Hope this helps guys...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cooking Show Live with a Celebrity Chef?
A Cooking Show Live with a Celebrity Chef is an interactive event where a well-known chef demonstrates cooking techniques, shares recipes, and engages with the audience. Attendees can watch the chef prepare dishes, ask questions, and sometimes even taste the food being made.
How can I find out if a Cooking Show Live with a Celebrity Chef is happening near me?
You can check local event listings, culinary schools, or community centers for upcoming cooking shows. Additionally, follow your favorite celebrity chefs on social media or subscribe to their newsletters for announcements about events in your area.
What should I expect during the Cooking Show?
During the Cooking Show, you can expect a lively atmosphere with cooking demonstrations, tips and tricks from the chef, and opportunities to participate in Q&A sessions. There may also be chances to sample dishes and purchase products used during the show.
Can I purchase products from the Cooking Show?
Yes, many Cooking Shows offer the opportunity to purchase kitchen tools, cookbooks, and other products featured during the demonstration. Often, there may be special discounts or exclusive items available only at the event.
Is there an age limit for attending a Cooking Show Live with a Celebrity Chef?
Age limits can vary by event. Some Cooking Shows may be family-friendly and welcome all ages, while others might have restrictions for younger attendees. It's best to check the event details or contact the organizers for specific age requirements.
Similar Pampered Chef Threads
- Antonia Cader Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- Malinda Klein Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- funinyourkitchen Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- kcmckay Pampered Chef Shows
- esavvymom Pampered Chef Facebook Marketing
- muffetts Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- PamperedCaniac Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- Elizabeth Q Pampered Chef Support Group
- booksx2 Business, Marketing and Customer Service
- lestat_de_leon Pampered Chef Shows