Help Needed for My UPampered Chefoming September Fair!

[ElizabethPurvis]

I am doing yet another fair in September. (I know it is REALLY far away, but it is a HUGE deal in my town, parade and everything and I had to sign up now to get a good space. Plus it was only $25 Wha-hoo!) My mom suggested that over the summer I get some cash and carry items so I can maybe actually have a few sales at my table. I know not a lot of you do this, but I was wondering what to get since I've got all summer to stock up. I was thinking about getting some round stones and food choppers, but other than those, I'm at a loss. Any ideas would be great. Thanks!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Mini Serving Spatulas, Ice Cream Scoops, and Season's Best Cookbooks.

 

[pc ri lisa]

I did a fair on Saturday and the things that I had on hand that went the best were mini serving spatulas, seasons best ( old ones sell well also) paring knives, bar boards. I find that mostly lower priced items sell better. Good luck!

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

Yeah, most people won't want to walk around lugging a stone.
I would def. do smaller priced items and easier to carry around items.

 

[ElizabethPurvis]

I was thinking that also...plus September is (usually) when the stones are on sale, so just having some info up might help generate some bookings or stoneware orders. Thanks!!

 

[JAE]

I can't believe how many Mix and Chop's I've sold and I don't even talk about them. Because they are on back order you would need to start stocking up on them now, anyway. I think they would sell great. I've sold quite a few of the Silicone Basting Brush. I do use that and talk about it at my shows. If you can set out pretzels and make the dip with the Southwestern Seasoning for samples you could sell that too.

 

[chefann]

Small items that are easy to toss into a purse/tote are usually the best sellers at fairs. SBRC's, Mini Serving Spatulas, Ice Cream Dippers, QPKs, etc.

That said, I usually have one person ask me for a large round stone at fairs. I tell them that I don't have one because they're too heavy to carry back and forth, but I'd be more than happy to order one and have it shipped straight to them.

 

[cmdtrgd]

The only thing I like to have as Cash and Carry is the pantry section. The reason is that everything has a guarantee for at least a year EXCEPT pantry - they are guaranteed to get to you sealed and unspoiled. And, the guarantee on everything else is not transferrable.

 

[Bexamo]

Replacement Part FormIn addition to all the great ideas you have for you c/c merchandise, don't underestimate the power of a few replacement part order forms!! I did a fair a few weeks ago and I ended up giving out about six of these. I stamped the back with my contact information. It is all too likely that my business won't grow from that, but maybe... and I know I really helped a customer and PCs overall reputation. That's still a good day's work... (I DID plug the benefits of my website and pointed out where the address was before I let them go - )

 

[MissChef]

i-slices are another really popular item! Just go through your reports in pp and find what your most popular items sold are, items under $5-10 and are lightweight! Those reports will show what is popular in your area!
Good luck!
We are doing a fair in September too and I can't wait! We are talking about having 1-2 big drawings and a lot of us consultants are talking about hosting our own shows in August (I do a 3 in 1 show, its mystery host/ fall kickoff, sneak preview/host appreciation, preferred customer show!) and then each of us can order 2 forged cuttlery at 60% off and we can put them all together and offer a new set of forged cuttlery!
I think it will be fun! I signed up for 6 shifts!