Holiday Shows You Are Doing This Year?

[esavvymom]

I could use some feedback and ideas. I have my first live show in almost a year the first weekend in December. This is a repeat host of mine, and repeat guests. I wanted to do something for the holidays.

My plan was to have them visit/eat BEFORE I start any demos, while I finish setting up.

I was thinking of a Candy/Stocking Stuffer type show- showcasing a couple of easy recipe ideas they can make for parties, or gifts. Would this work if it is a 6pm show or should I suggest the host bump back to maybe 7pm? (She'd do whatever I asked...no matter.) I want to keep it super simple (I'm nervous), and NOT cook at the party. I'd rather bring my recipe already done. I thought I could bring the peppermint bark, and then make the Turtle Pretzel Candies. Or someone posted a Holiday Cookies and Candy show document that sounded easy.


What are you offering in December??

 

[raebates]

I'm no help. I'm just doing my regular show but mentioning Christmas a lot. I have a couple of gifts on my table, like one of the dessert sauces wrapped in cellophane with one of the Petite Bamboo Spoons. I make sure I talk about what great gifts some of our things make, like tying the Adjustable Measuring Spoons together with a note that says, "You really measure up."I also make sure that I make the list of 95 items under $10 and wish lists are available.

 

[lesliec]

I am doing cookie and candy shows. My director and I were talking last night (she is doing them too) and we think that sales are lower than regular shows, but I was having trouble booking regular shows before Christmas... guess it is one of those things. People like something different and making it more Christmas centered makes it more of a fun thing for them to go to when they are already overbooked.

 

[esavvymom]

I'm no help. I'm just doing my regular show but mentioning Christmas a lot. I have a couple of gifts on my table, like one of the dessert sauces wrapped in cellophane with one of the Petite Bamboo Spoons. I make sure I talk about what great gifts some of our things make, like tying the Adjustable Measuring Spoons together with a note that says, "You really measure up."

I also make sure that I make the list of 95 items under $10 and wish lists are available.

It does help actually. I had just reread the thread about your shows. (Funny how old threads just keep popping up! ).

Rae- what recipe are you taking with you to the show? I know you said you normally bring something already made.

 

[chefsteph07]

I'm doing Pantry parties.
I think people are looking for elegant, easy budget friendly appetizer ideas that they aren't going to be spending all day on and our sauces and oil dippings are perfect.

 

[raebates]

Right now I'm doing the Peppermint Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to change that for December.