What Should I Include in My Grand Opening Open House?

[khergatt]

Hi! My Grand Opening Open House is tomorrow. I am really excited about it. I have 20 confirmed guests coming and I invited my whole list of 100!!! I know there are a few more that will more than likely show up. I am really thinking my first show is going to be GREAT! I have a few outside orders totaling about $300 so far.

What should I have out? I'm talking as far as flyers, pamphlets, etc.

I am making:
Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza
Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies
Cookie Kisses
Cheese Block (with our cheese knife) and crackers

I am doing it as a mystery host and will have them put their tickets in the Trifle Bowl.

I have a going, going, gone flyer, a "What Size Apron Are You?" flyer, catalogs, order forms, door prize drawing slips (I'm going to use these for people that do not want to order anything),

What else should I have? Should I do a flyer about wedding registries?

HELP!!!!!

 

[DebbieJ]

There is a check box about wedding registries on the Door Prize slip. No need for flyers.Are you doing a demo? What are you putting in each guest packet? Oops--just edited cuz I read your post closer. I think what you have is fine.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I think you have everything covered! Good luck and let us know how it goes!

 

[Jules711]

People love to see the product. Too many flyers may just get lost. I love my glossy kitchen walls and I actually stick flyers up on one wall That way the ones interested in flyers, will be able to see them but it isn't a bunch of paper everywhere. Be ready for chaos. If you have a friend or family member that is willing to help, make them! Being hostess AND consultant can be a bit overwhelming if you have even 10 people there b/c you are chatting (they are people you KNOW), you are "selling" (you are the consultant) and you are trying to be a good hostess. THEN people start in with the orders and you have to remember door prizes (set a timer if you are doing them at different times...and hour can fly by).

Good luck and have a GREAT time with it. You'll love it.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Kristy...sounds like you have all the bases covered! Now, relax and have fun during your show! Hope you get lots of sales, and even more BOOKINGS!!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Good Luck today! and remember, HAVE FUN!