Efficient DCB Transportation Tips for Shows - Expert Advice

[chefheidi2003]

How do you transport your DCB to shows?? I am trying to figure out the best way..so I figured I would come to the best place for info like this.

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

In my red crate, with the lid resting inside of it. Then, any pantry items are in the lid. Beside it is my TTA filled. Tucked around it are odds and ends needed for my show - any food items I'm bringing for the demo, any last minute items the host would like for me to bring, etc...

 

[straitfan]

I invert the lid on top and then place both pieces in the small padded "envelope" that I earned a couple years back and place that in the bottom of the Rubbermaid tote I take to shows.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Before I got my padded envelope (which is awesome), I would use a towel between the base and the inverted lid and wrap it up in my apron, bunching at the bottom for added cushion. Another method I tried for a while was keeping it in the box and just carrying it in separately. Hosts would be even more curious that I took such care with it, and I'd explain I was so in love with my magic pot that I gave it extra care. =)

 

[chefheidi2003]

right now I have it in my insulated tote..with the lid inverted sitting in the base..with paper towels between them..I am getting a supply order ready..and I thought about buying the padded envelopes on my order

 

[AldeaY]

I do the same inverted lid into the pot BUT instead of a towel I use one of my Cookware Protectors between the lid and the base. When i bring it out to show it and at the end of my show when i am putting it away, i cross sell the Cookware Protectors as a way to help store the DCB! Its like selling them in pairs! its great!

 

[wadesgirl]

Cookware protector between the base and the inverted lid inside of the small envelope!

 

[NooraK]

I also invert the lid, and put one of the bamboo towels between the lid and the baker. I most often end up carrying the baker separately, since everything else ends up filling up my crate.

 

[robochick84]

I do the same inverted lid into the pot BUT instead of a towel I use one of my Cookware Protectors between the lid and the base. When i bring it out to show it and at the end of my show when i am putting it away, i cross sell the Cookware Protectors as a way to help store the DCB! Its like selling them in pairs! its great!

I also do the cookware protectors, and they work great.

Thanks for the cross selling idea!

 

[ChefCat]

Same as many already posted- inverted lid with a towel in between inside the small padded envelope. If I had the cookware protectors I would use that.

 

[colegrovet]

I put a cookware protector between the lid and bottom.. keeps it from rattling around and reduces the chance of it chipping. also get to show off the pan protectors too when I whip out the Stone!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I too put a cookware protector between the pan and the inverted lid and keep it in the small padded envelope. I was putting it in the middle section of the carryall tote but lately I have been carrying it separately in the tote bag with the clear catalog sleeve on the outside. I have to watch how much I carry so keeping the heaviest thing separate has helped.

 

[chefheidi2003]

Thank you so much everyone..I have the cookware protectors..and I think that I am going to add the small padded envelope to my supply order..thank you so much for your help..I don't do a lot of shows..but I am starting to pick up with how many I do..so I wanted a good way to transport it..I try to use it at every show..and I think that if there is a show where i don't need it..that is still something that I might take..just because I love it so much.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow - thanks everyone for the Cookware protector idea.

I am embarrassed to say that mine are sitting down in a cupboard in my office. I completely forgot that I had them!

Running down to get them out right now!

 

[wadesgirl]

Thank you so much everyone..I have the cookware protectors..and I think that I am going to add the small padded envelope to my supply order..thank you so much for your help..I don't do a lot of shows..but I am starting to pick up with how many I do..so I wanted a good way to transport it..I try to use it at every show..and I think that if there is a show where i don't need it..that is still something that I might take..just because I love it so much.

In the set you get a small and large padded envelope. Well worth the price, they are great. I use the large one to carry the large bar pan to shows, or the large bamboo platter or round SA large platter.

 

[otisbg]

All this talk makes me want to order the padded envelopes. Does the DCB fit in the padded envelope? I still transport mine in the box, at the bottom of my rubbermaid crate. The padded envelope makes it seem like transport would be easier.

 

[wadesgirl]

All this talk makes me want to order the padded envelopes. Does the DCB fit in the padded envelope? I still transport mine in the box, at the bottom of my rubbermaid crate. The padded envelope makes it seem like transport would be easier.

It fits in with the lid inverted.

 

[Pedey]

I invert the lid & put my apron in the baker to protect them from clanking together. And then into the bottom of my big black tote.

 

[chefjeanine]

It fits in with the lid inverted.

FYI -- It fits without the lid inverted as well.

I put a towel inside the deep covered baker and pack it with the tools/spices that I'm using (and will fit) for the receipe that I'm making. Then, I put the lid on and put inside the small padded envelope.

 

[cookinfletch]

I carry mine in a "farmer's market" basket- you can find them almost anywhere these days! It fits snug-ly in there, & I have space for my seasonings, & most of my recipe ingredients, as well as my dish towels, apron, etc (which I use to cushion the top from the bottom). Works great!

 

[gailz2]

I carry mine with the cookware protector between the inverted lid and the baker, inside a very durable Wegmans Grocery reusable bag, all by itself. Very easy to tote around.

 

[dannyzmom]

Cookware protector between the base and the inverted lid inside of the small envelope!

This is exactly the way I transport mine!:thumbup:

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Lid inverted, inside insulated tote, which also serves as a plug for the outlet should the host spot it. Before I got the tote, I used the box. No protection either way.

 

[cookingwithdot]

I LOVE the cookware protector idea! Great - another product I need!!! LOL
I too wrap a towel around mine, invert the lid and wrap a towel around the top and between lid & bottom. Then I put my measuring cups and small non breakables in the lid. I carry it in the bottom of my consultant tote with my tablecloth on the bottom for extra cushioning.

 

[chef131doreen]

I use an insulated tote 9x 13 it is an ols blue one that has a zipper on it that I got in the surpise box . I wrap it with my table cloth you can find on like in Walmart that has a zipper on it for 9x13

 

[Meigs]

I made some bags out of some bubble wrap. One for the baker and one for the lid. Then I transport it in my big black tote or a piece of luggage with wheels that I bought for transporting all of my show items in.
My baker is to precious to me not to protect...LOL

 

[BethCooks4U]

FYI -- It fits without the lid inverted as well.

I put a towel inside the deep covered baker and pack it with the tools/spices that I'm using (and will fit) for the receipe that I'm making. Then, I put the lid on and put inside the small padded envelope.

I'd be afraid to transport it that way. I could just see someone/something bumping it and nocking the handle/knobby thing off.

 

[chefjeanine]

I'd be afraid to transport it that way. I could just see someone/something bumping it and nocking the handle/knobby thing off.

Hmm. That never crossed my mind. Maybe because once it's in the envelope, I usually carry it into the show in my dirty dish tub so wacking into things really isn't an issue. I think if you try it, you'll see it's very secure. When it is put into the envelope this way it's a very snug fit.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Invert the lid, place inside the padded bag I earned, and carry in the consultant big black bag. I store the baker in my cupboard with the padded bag. It sits inside the cranberry rectangular stone.

 

[redsoxgirl]

I do the same inverted lid into the pot BUT instead of a towel I use one of my Cookware Protectors between the lid and the base. When i bring it out to show it and at the end of my show when i am putting it away, i cross sell the Cookware Protectors as a way to help store the DCB! Its like selling them in pairs! its great!

This is what I do.