Grill or Demo? How Should I Prepare Margarita Grilled Shrimp for a Party of 19?

[AmyDare]

I have a party Friday that sounds like it's going to be my biggest attended
party yet. She's got 19 confirmed and 6 maybes. The catch: It's the host's
birthday...so it's kind of a birthday party AND pampered chef party. (I'm hoping it doesn't turn out that I'm "catering" her birthday party!!)
Anyway, I'm planning to do the Mexican Chicken Lasagna, and she asked if I could also do something on the grill, for the men.
With 19 people, I don't mind doing more than one recipe...but I can't be in 2
places at once. I found the recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp, but don't know how to make it work. Do I do the prep work for the grilled shrimp and turn it over to the men and do an indoor demo for the ladies, or should I change it to grill and salad and keep everyone together?
Any advice would be more than welcome!
Amy

 

[scottcooks]

Stay off the grill. If you go outside, sales will sink. Do a quick 'n dirty salsa recipe (either with salad shears or food chopper) and the guys will swoon. Show one or two BBQ tools, BBQ basting bottle, or some of the turners and they'll be thrilled.At any birthday event I always bring the BD gal fresh flowers and make a 3-2-1 cake... it is a show stopper, indeed.Follow through on your MCL in the DCB and whip up a quick salsa. Prep the cake beforehand and have the hostess pop it in the microwave as you start the demo. By keeping the guys and gals together, you will raise your show total--guys will buy more, and guys will add to their gals orders!

 

[Suzballard]

Scott is right on track. If the guys really want to grill you could let them try out a few products on their own after your demo. Also be sure to show the guys the forged cutlery. Women like it but men LOVE it. The salsa is perfect for the guys - they love fresh salsa but most don't want to take the time to make it themselves.

My BIL is having his own show in August because he wants the whole set. His wife is having one next month because she wants different items. Most of the forged cutlery I have sold is to the men that happen to be there with their wives.

 

[Shell Northway]

If she want's something on the grill give her the recipe bring your tool's and let them men cook on the grill. Plus if it is her birthday then she should be doing the demonstrating. Makes her the center of attention.

 

[AmyDare]

Thank you for the great advice! We're going to make the lasagna...and make 2 batches! (I've borrowed another DCB). We're going to divide the group into 2 groups and have them "race" to make the recipe. Should be interesting with one set of tools!!!

 

[AmyDare]

Race results: Did you know the Mexican Chicken Lasagna can be assembled in just over 8 minutes? Talk about dinner in no time!

 

[pampchefsarah]

Sounds like you guys had fun, and maybe you even got to have a short evening! How were the sales?

 

[ChefetteDuJour]

At any birthday event I always bring the BD gal fresh flowers and make a 3-2-1 cake... it is a show stopper, indeed
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SCOTT what's a 3-2-1 cake? I did a search in the Files but only came up with the PC Business Success Model!

AMY, I love the recipe contest! Great idea!

 

[AmyDare]

It was a lot of fun...didn't have a ton of time to talk about product because people were busy having fun. I did sell one baker at full price (the guy asked me if the price was "Firm"...but he did end up buying it)...otherwise sales were not as awesome as I had expected, but the host is going after the outside orders so I won't know the final total until probably Wednesday.
I forgot the flowers, but she had so many it worked out. We did do a microwave cake in the fluted pan, and it was lovely on the cake pedestal!
Not a short evening because of all the commotion...but it was a lot of fun!