Discover the Benefits of Wearing an Apron at Cooking Shows

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences and opinions of participants regarding the use of aprons during cooking shows. Various personal anecdotes highlight how and when they choose to wear aprons, as well as their feelings about the practicality and comfort of the aprons provided by Pampered Chef.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions wearing an apron throughout the entire show as part of their uniform.
  • Another participant shares their experience of wearing an apron only during cooking, stating they often take it off afterward.
  • Several users mention using the pockets of the apron for various items, such as pins and candies.
  • One participant expresses a dislike for the denim apron, preferring to earn a different color, specifically pink.
  • Another participant notes that they do not wear an apron due to feeling too hot while wearing it.
  • Some participants express frustration with the fit of the aprons, particularly for those who are heavier-chested.
  • One participant shares a humorous anecdote about a guest asking for a "naked show," highlighting the importance of wearing an apron for comfort and safety.
  • Another participant mentions they prefer to wear a shirt instead of an apron, feeling they can manage without it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the necessity and comfort of wearing aprons during cooking shows, with no clear consensus emerging on whether they are essential or preferable.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences related to wearing aprons, including comfort levels, preferences for different styles, and practical uses during cooking demonstrations.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants considering how to present themselves during cooking shows and those curious about the experiences of their peers regarding apron usage.

Do you wear the PC apron at cooking shows?

  • Yes, I wear the PC apron through the whole show.

    Votes: 44 46.3%

  • I wear the PC apron when I cook and take it off the rest of the show.

    Votes: 32 33.7%

  • No, I don't wear the PC apron.

    Votes: 19 20.0%
  • Total voters
    95
chefann said:
Here's a funny story--

A guest at one of my shows a couple years ago saw the "I offer theme parties" sticker on the catalog, and asked what that meant. I told her it meant we'd do recipes that fit a theme, and maybe decor or a game. She said that she lived in a "naturalist community" (aka nudist colony) and would I do a naked show? :eek:

I told her that for safety's sake, I'd insist on wearing an apron.
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OMG:eek: I would just die....
 
lacychef said:
OMG:eek: I would just die....
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Yeah- me, too. Luckily, she was just trying to shock me and didn't actually book. hmm, she lived near Grand Rapids. Becky D- do you need any "interesting" shows? :D
 
It seems too chilly near Grand Rapids to be running around naked...I would have done it if for nothing else, to satisfy my curiosity!! I don't think I could do the naked thing though...
 
raebates said:
One in front and one in back? I'm not sure even that would allow enough coverage for my, um, voluptuous proportions. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/ashamed0003.gif
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That's what I was thinking! (about myself....)

Now that we have the microfiber towels, I suppose I could pin them all over the apron, a la Dance of the 7 veils to provide more coverage.

As my mom always told me: Never fry bacon naked!
 
chefann said:
Yeah- me, too. Luckily, she was just trying to shock me and didn't actually book. hmm, she lived near Grand Rapids. Becky D- do you need any "interesting" shows? :D
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Ummm....not that interesting! I'll stick with plain ole boring clothed shows!:D
 
chefann said:
That's what I was thinking! (about myself....)

Now that we have the microfiber towels, I suppose I could pin them all over the apron, a la Dance of the 7 veils to provide more coverage.

As my mom always told me: Never fry bacon naked!
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Dance of the 147,892 Micro-Fiber Towels just doesn't have the same ring to it.
 
raebates said:
Dance of the 147,892 Micro-Fiber Towels just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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For some reason, that conjured up an image in my head of a muppet-like character made up entirely of microfiber towels. In all the colors we've had. It looks like a heap of laundry come to life.
:)
 
I can see it now!

I miss the muppets. My DH reminds me a little of Harry (or was it Hairy?) sometimes.
 
mana mana!
do do do do doooo
mana mana!


:D
 
Pigs in Spaaaaaaaaaace!

We have the first season on DVD, and it's a riot.
 
Ahh, sweet memories.

I have to admit my favorite part of the show was often the two old men in the balcony. They were just too ornery.
 
Statler and Waldorf. I love them, too!
 
And with this totally pointless post, I hit 2500 and my pink star! Go, me! :)

(I'm a total post slut!)
 
They're named after hotels.

Some of the other classic characters:
Sam, the bald eagle
Beauregard, the janitor
Rowlf, the dog
Animal
Miss Piggy
Fozzie Bear
Sam and Janet, the bad singers. They wanted so badly to have an act in every show, and they were always sabotaged somehow.
Scooter, the go-fer and nephew of the man who owned the theater
Kermit
The Swedish Chef (bork bork!)
I could go on all day.

One of the fun parts about watching it now is seeing the hair and clothing of the guest stars. And seeing how young they look, compared to today (if they're even still living).
 
You know, you may know too much about the Muppet Show.
 
That was one of the few shows I was allowed to watch as a child.
 
I guess your parents figured you wouldn't get the "adult" humor in it?
 
That was probably it. :)
 
I hate my apron and wear it as little as possible. I have it on when I cook/demo and that's it. Not before and not after.

BTW... I am so excited about my new HWC T-shirt that I just ordered from VIP (I think it was VIP). White, women's size, with HWC logo on the left side. I will be wearing that at my shows as soon as I get it.

I am pretty pick about T-shirts and hope this works. I don't like them big and bulky. Those are always too long and just emphaize my hips! Plus, even thought I have released some unneeded weight, I am not a big fan of tucking things in. This new one hopefully will work for me.
 
Okay, I just listened to one of the recorded teleclasses.... "Cooking Show Success" .... and the lady suggested not putting your apron on until you begin your demo! It makes complete sense.... when the guests come in, they may stay away from you because they are worried you will ask them to host a show.... so if you don't wear it at the beginning, you can mingle as another guest.... and then when the host says "okay, jennifer, are you ready?" Everyone is sort of like Oh! You are the consultant?? ....I might try this :)
 
I wear my apron the whole time. I usually run to the store on my way home and I need to make sure to take it off when I go in. My dirctor has gone into the store wearing her apron but I am not that brave.

Ann, my sister used to work with a guy that called her Beaker all the time.
 
Jennie4PC said:
I wear my apron the whole time. I usually run to the store on my way home and I need to make sure to take it off when I go in. My dirctor has gone into the store wearing her apron but I am not that brave.

Ann, my sister used to work with a guy that called her Beaker all the time.
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That is ballsy- wearing your apron in the store... I would be scared that someone would assumed I worked there, LOL!
 
she actually got some orders doing it.
 
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