Convincing a Non-Cook to Love Pampered Chef Parties!

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores strategies for engaging individuals who do not enjoy cooking, particularly in the context of hosting Pampered Chef parties. Participants share personal experiences and ideas on how to appeal to non-cooks and encourage them to consider hosting events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests focusing on basic tools that even non-cooks might need, such as batter bowls and measuring cups.
  • Another participant shares the idea of emphasizing the entertaining aspect of cooking, proposing themes like wine and cheese shows or quick meal solutions for busy individuals.
  • Several users mention using flyers that highlight tools for non-cooks, with one participant noting that most people who receive the flyer tend to place orders.
  • One participant recounts their personal journey from being a non-cook to earning trips and learning to cook, highlighting specific Pampered Chef products that are useful for non-cooks.
  • Another participant discusses the importance of understanding what non-cooks do for meals, suggesting that they may already engage in cooking without realizing it.
  • One participant shares a story about a non-cook who hosted a show primarily for a specific product, illustrating that non-cooks can still enjoy hosting parties.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to engage non-cooks, with various strategies suggested but no clear consensus on a single method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of personal experiences and creative ideas, reflecting the diverse ways in which non-cooks can be approached regarding Pampered Chef parties.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on how to engage non-cooking individuals in their network may find the shared experiences and strategies beneficial.

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Hey everyone - lurker here! :) Signed up December 31st and working on bookings. 3 down and need lots more! Anyway, my question is:

What would be the best way to approach someone who doesn't like to cook?? My best friend is a non-cook but has kids so you gotta cook sometimes, right! I need to convince her to have a party and love PC! Help!
 
Re: Non-cooksPC has a lot of basic tools that even noncooks need: batter bowls, bar pan, measuring cups, can opener etc. Don't count her out just because she doesn't cook.
 
Re: Non-cooksMaybe concentrate on the entertaining aspect. Focus on Simple Additions, Bamboo, Drinkware etc. Suggest a wine and cheese show or a martini show.

Or, if the reason she doesn't cook is because she's too busy, a Dinner Time in No Time show. Ask her also what kind of cooking her friends do. She might not be interested in cooking, but if she has a lot of friends who do, her show will be more successful if they see stuff they'll use.
 
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Re: Non-cooksGreat idea! She is a wine drinker and likes to entertain. Thanks!
 
Re: Non-cooksOr batter bowls, micro cookers, rice cookers and any piece of stoneware small enough to fit into a microwave!I'm thinking about posting something on FB like : Attention non-cooks: Now is a perfect time to get things to make your busy life easier! Not everyone cooks, but everybody eats!
 
Re: Non-cooksI have a great flyer I use called "But I don't Cook". All the tools even NONCOOKS need! :) When people tell me they don't cook, I tell them "do I have something for you!" and I hand them the flyer. Most order! :) Let me know if you are interested.
 
Re: Non-cooksEveryone eats. Let me help you make it easier.
 
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cookingwithdot said:
I have a great flyer I use called "But I don't Cook". All the tools even NONCOOKS need! :) When people tell me they don't cook, I tell them "do I have something for you!" and I hand them the flyer. Most order! :) Let me know if you are interested.
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GREAT idea. Do you have this flyer available for others?? :-)
 
Re: Non-cooksShe said she "used to have" it, which implies she doesn't have it anymore. But I'm sure we can help re-create it! :-)
 
Re: Non-cooksYou could ask her perhaps what she does for meals? Let her tell you - does she reheat, by prepackaged/ready made foods, go out to eat? She may cook more than she realizes- but defines "cooking" as opening a cookbook and following a recipe with ingredients and steps. When in fact, she's cooking- just not what SHE'd call cooking. (does that make any sense or only in my head did it sound right??!:rolleyes:)

Finding out what KIND of "cook" she is, may help you tailor a show for her. Obviously- entertaining is perfect too, but with kids at home, I'd be hard-pressed to think she doesn't cook ANYTHING and always does take out...or does her DH do most of the cooking...in which case, maybe you can make it a couples-party.

And we have LOTS of microwave tools! :D
 
Re: Non-cooksUh -- non-cook here! I didn't have any PC products and had never been to a show before I started in this biz...now, 4 years later, I have earned 3 BIG PC trips, TPC, thousands of dollars in products & commission and LEARNED TO COOK!

So what would I have LOVED while I was a non-cook? The Large Round Stone -- it's awesome for frozen pizza, frozen fries and chicken nuggets! The Batter Bowl -- it microwaves water QUICK -- great for hot chocolate and instant oatmeal! Any of the Forged knives (to cut apples), the Simple Additions Medium Squares (they are seriously the heaviest nicest dinner plates EVER), the Dots wine and martini glasses (love to drink!)....there is TONS for the non-cook!!!!!

And by the way, why don't you ask your friend to join you in this business -- look at me!
 
Re: Non-cooksNo, I said I have a flyer I use, not used to have. LOL :)
Here is what I have - not fancy, but it works! :)
 

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Di_Can_Cook said:
Or batter bowls, micro cookers, rice cookers and any piece of stoneware small enough to fit into a microwave!

I'm thinking about posting something on FB like : Attention non-cooks: Now is a perfect time to get things to make your busy life easier! Not everyone cooks, but everybody eats!
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WOW! I love this :)
I keep hearing people say they don't cook - I finally got the nerve to ask them, then what are you eating??? They just laughed...
 
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cookingwithdot said:
No, I said I have a flyer I use, not used to have. LOL :)
Here is what I have - not fancy, but it works! :)
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:) Dottie - I Love this - especially the quick stir pitcher.
I once heard someone say about the can strainer to use it in the tub :) just make sure it's not the same one you use to strain your food...

I am so using this flyer

Thanks
Danah
 
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cookingwithdot said:
No, I said I have a flyer I use, not used to have. LOL :)
Here is what I have - not fancy, but it works! :)
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I am so making copies of this. I had a guest at my last show that said she did not cook. By the time the show was over she was begging me to book a show for her.
 
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danahv said:
WOW! I love this :)
I keep hearing people say they don't cook - I finally got the nerve to ask them, then what are you eating??? They just laughed...
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THat's hilarious.
 
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Re: Non-cooksYou all have some really great ideas. They will be helpful when I am motivating her to have a successful party. She is booking in March!

Thanks a lot for that flyer Dottie. That will work great!

Can you believe I had another "I don't cook" today from someone I work with! I am working on her and her weight watchers group for my next booking.
 
Re: Non-cooksLOVE the flyer!!!! Lots of ideas I never thought of!!! I have a feeling I will be using it a LOT!! Thank you!!!
 
Re: Non-cooksI once had someone host a show because she wanted the host special - the salad spinner. She didn't want it for salad though, she wanted it to spin dry swimsuits when they were camping at the beach. According to her, it works great!

She, and her mother (another non-cook) have both hosted several shows between them since that show....just because they have so much fun!

They both love the DCB - perfect for the non-cook who wants to roast a chicken, or pork tenderloin.

They love the QSP, and all of the spices and now the sauces too. (easy to make dips, spreads, and appetizers with those!)

When I do a show with them, I always include a recipe that is great for non-cooks...like the biscuit bites, or the pineapple rum sauce over cream cheese. They think I'm a genius...:D
 
Re: Non-cooksHi ladies - it was brought to my attention that there is a typo on my flyer. No "S" on Julia Child. :) OOPS! Thanks - glad you like it. It has worked great for me.
 
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cookingwithdot said:
I have a great flyer I use called "But I don't Cook". All the tools even NONCOOKS need! :) When people tell me they don't cook, I tell them "do I have something for you!" and I hand them the flyer. Most order! :) Let me know if you are interested.
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I'd be interested in the flyer! I had a guest at my last show that just ordered a couple of things because she "didn't cook"... although she asked me a lot of questions about the food chopper.. and I wanted to cry right there because I know there were things I could say to her but did not know what, or how to say it!!! :cry:
 
Re: Non-cooksLOVE this flyer! I added the following to it (got the "legos" line from the Spring Launch):

Bamboo Entertaining pieces: Set your store-bought appetizers on our bamboo platters, or empty that jar of salsa in one of our small bamboo bowls along with a small bamboo spoon for a beautiful presentation (and you take the credit!) … plus bamboo is environmentally-friendly!

Simple Additions and Dots Collections: They’re like Legos for adults! Mix and match to create the perfect tablescape.
 
Re: Non-cooksAt spring Launch, we had Robin House as a speaker. Her opening line at her shows is "I am here to get you OUT of the kitchen!" I loved it and it is a perfect catcher for the non-cooks in the crowd. Because, like you said, they have to do something for food.
 
Re: Non-cooksCharity...Robin is my recruiter/director. She did a PC show at my house and ended up recruiting me. She is phenomenal, and she actually uses that line at a lot of her cooking shows. I will pass on that you mentioned it.
 
Re: Non-cooksGreat flier with great tips. Here are some more..The stack-able cooling rack is great under laptop computers to help them from overheating. Use flat for circulation or use tall to create a shelve for papers.Tool turn about is handy in the office to hold pens, pencils, scissors. A scrapbooker can store markers, specialty scissors ect.Mix n chop works wonders in the garden as a hand tiller and can mix paint in a snap.Clock timer is also a travel alarm.My safe cutter can be used to carve pumpkins.Handy scraper and bakers roller help smooth out wallpaper and boarders.Mini muffin pan can sort lots of jewelry and beads. Flour/sugar shaker holds baking soda in my kitchen for quick cleanup jobs.Not to mention how giftable our items are. Thank a friend for hosing a party with the lovely round up from the heart trivet or fill a batter bowl with candy and add a bow.
 
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cookingwithdot said:
No, I said I have a flyer I use, not used to have. LOL :)
Here is what I have - not fancy, but it works! :)
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Dottie, I love this flyer! It is so cute! And great ideas for the non-cook. Thanks for sharing it with all of us!!
 
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cookingwithdot said:
I have a great flyer I use called "But I don't Cook". All the tools even NONCOOKS need! :) When people tell me they don't cook, I tell them "do I have something for you!" and I hand them the flyer. Most order! :) Let me know if you are interested.
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I love this flyer! Thats a GREAT idea to have on hand!I edited things a little, but the idea is awesome!I also have my "Top 20 Gifts Under $20" list for Christmas, Birthday, and housewarming parties and my "Top 10 Best Wedding Gifts from Pampered Chef" lists...just ONE more flyer to keep on hand for breaking down their arguments.
 
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Re: Non-cooksI also have my "Top 20 Gifts Under $20" list for Christmas, Birthday, and housewarming parties and my "Top 10 Best Wedding Gifts from Pampered Chef" lists...just ONE more flyer to keep on hand for breaking down their arguments.[/QUOTE]

I'd like to see that too! I'm still new so I'm gathering as many lists as I can! I plan to keep a file folder in the car :)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convince a non-cook to attend a Pampered Chef party?

Highlight the social aspect of the party! Emphasize that it's a fun gathering where they can enjoy good company, learn new tips, and discover kitchen tools that can make cooking easier, even for someone who doesn't typically enjoy it.

What if they think they won't find anything useful at a Pampered Chef party?

Share testimonials or stories from other non-cooks who found products they loved. Explain how Pampered Chef offers a variety of tools that can simplify meal prep and make cooking more enjoyable, even for those who don't cook often.

How can I showcase the benefits of Pampered Chef products to a non-cook?

Focus on the convenience and time-saving aspects of the products. Demonstrate how certain tools can help with meal prep, such as quick chopping gadgets or easy-to-use cooking appliances that require minimal effort.

What types of recipes can I suggest that are suitable for non-cooks?

Suggest simple, no-fuss recipes that require minimal ingredients and steps. Highlight recipes like one-pan meals, slow cooker dishes, or no-bake desserts that can be made using Pampered Chef tools, making cooking feel less intimidating.

How can I make the Pampered Chef party appealing to a non-cook?

Create an engaging atmosphere by incorporating fun activities, such as taste tests or interactive cooking demonstrations. Offer a variety of snacks and drinks to keep the mood light and enjoyable, ensuring that the focus is on having fun rather than just cooking.

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