First Show Outline or Plan of Attack

[ivebeen4given]

Hey everyone. This has prolly been asked before but when I search I never find what I am looking for. I will have my first cooking show scheduled for the 23rd (hoping to get another one in before that but not looking to good right now). I was wondering if anyone had an outline or a plan of attack for a first show. I have been to one show and I saw how it operated but just looking for any ideas from some successful first shows (outline and recipe) I am planning on doing just one recipe since I am really new at this and I have the Starter kit, round stone, and dough roller. I am really just wondering what you do for a show kinda outlined. Thanks for all of your help.

 

[pamperedlinda]

What I did when I first started was to break my recipe down. Next to each ingredient I listed the tool I was planning to use (so I wouldn't forget the name of it) I was amazed at how many tools I used during a recipe. I mainly did the Chicken Club Ring at first. I would also list the price, page number, and the guarantee.

 

[kearstin]

Congratulations on getting started with PC!!

This is what I used when I first started and I've got an abbreviated version that I still refer to during my shows sometimes (I have a tendency to get sidetracked!). Hopefully this will give you a starting point.

As far as recipes go, the Clubhouse Chicken Squares are incredibly easy and can be made with the products in your kit. Not to mention how yummy they are

HTH!

 

[kearstin]

What I did when I first started was to break my recipe down. Next to each ingredient I listed the tool I was planning to use. I would also list the price, page number, and the guarantee.

That's a great idea, Linda. I can never remember that type of information and I always take a printout of the recipe with me instead of just using the book/SB it's in.

 

[chefann]

There will also be show outline cards for several recipes in your starter kit.

 

[ChefTess]

I ike to demo this recipe...
http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/recipesearch/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=9661

I make it on the large bar pan.
It isn't too complicated (which is a good thing when you are just starting).

If you go to the PC website you can go through the recipes and find ones that you can use with the products that you have in your kit.

I also paired up the simple short bread buttons with the cool & creamy chocolate fondue (that I bring premade) and serve them in the simple addition set that comes in your kit, just stick a butter knife or spreader in the fondue so the guests can put it on the cookies (they crumble if you try and dip them...yes, found out the hard way )
Cool & Creamy Chocolate Fondue : The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
Simple Shortbread Buttons : The Pampered Chef, Ltd.

Good Luck!
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Oh, and thanks Kearstin so much for your show outline. It is great!

 

[zookeeper614]

When I first started and also still today, I try to make only a few recipies for the month so that I pretty much have them mastered because I was having a hard time cooking and conducting the show at the same time. I also do alot of no demo shows. It is totally up the the host and what they want. I put all the attention on the host and the cool products and really encourage a relaxing and fun show. The sales & bookings seem to take care of themselves. The more you can relax and let your personality shine thru, the more relaxed your guests will be. Just me standing on my soap box... Ok I'm all done now... Have Fun !!!

 

[krley]

Great info everyone, Thanks!!

 

[fruit76loop]

Here is the outline example I give to all of my team members when they start. I still use the same outline format, just simpler!




P.S. I haven't even read through this for awhile so there may be products listed that are discontinued. I just give them this as an example of what they can do for their shows.