Host the Ultimate Interactive Party: Exciting Ideas for a Fun-Filled Event!

[chefjeanine]

I just did the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies last night. There were 10 guests and I broke it down into 10 different steps!

I did this several months ago with the Caramel Apple Pudding (or whatever it's called) made in the DCB. I enjoyed it, took some of the pressure off of me, and I think the guests had a good time too.

It was a big group (and I knew it would be) so I had at least two people at 8 different stations. I had little tent cards with a number on it and made them count off by 8. Then they went into the kitchen and found their card number. On the other side of the card was a what they were to do at their station. Plus, each person had a copy of the recipe in their hand before we started.

I'm going to be making Italian Side-by-Side Calzones next Thursday. If the Host's home can accomodate it, I'm going to have at least two people help with this recipe.

 

[MORFIA]

Had one last night
I used the chopper for the demo of a carrot---I place A carrot in it and sent it wandering around the table---rolling demo I sent the U.M. and the micro-plane---I did Hot pizza dip and garlic knots---I sold a lot of stones 4 UM
--I booked Jan 31st Feb 7th and March 12th The party was FUN--FUN FUN ---
This was a booking on the spot when I met the hostess through my hubby at the gym--So it is a fresh group----LOVE IT----

 

[c00p]

I've heard people talk about doing shows where they hand out "direction cards" to people so they know what will be required/asked of them. Have any of you done this? If so, how does that work out for the interactive show thing? I'm still not sold on it, but the card thing almost sounds better to me...

 

[MORFIA]

well that same host from jan---Is doing the 3-12 party---she is going for it--

 

[christinaspc]

I have recently started doing Stir fry (idea from a fellow cheffer) but i started doing them before the interactive show and i noticed my show's average was higher which i was super happy about... But now with the new interactive show theme i have worked it to where each veggie is a station and i have people wash hands and i say lets get started by each of you picking a veggie/tool you wanna play with tonight... They all laugh a bit but then they look at what i set up and then i start to tell them my pc story and then i go right into what each person needs to do and talk about the products they using and about food secerts and then i start talking about new products then i have the hostess take it and cook it all together on the stove and i ask everyone to tell me what they either liked or didn't like about the items they used. I did a show on thursday night the attendance was low and the sales were right at 159.00 but i am happy with it cause i know she will get to the 300 mark but i got 3 shows booked and only 4 people were there and they all wanna do interactive shows (i did have them 1/2 way through cutting the veggies and chopping move over one station so each person got to do two different tools) worked awesome. But anyways i am loving the interactive show and i think it goes smoother and i just pleased all the way around omg i am rambling tonight sorry ladies...

 

[tabnat80]

I cut out pictures or photocopy pictures of the tools i will b using. Then, i tape them to the back of cardstock. I put them in one of the stainless steel mixing bowls and pass it around. I tell everyone to get one or two tools that they've always wanted to try. After they get their tool, I tell them what's going to happen. I start my show by introducing my self and the group and then I say, "who's got the (fill in the blank tool)" they say, "i do" and I tell them to come on up to the table. They are going to demo that tool. They then put their tool back in the then empty stainless bowl and I do a door prize drawing at the end. It seems to have really went over well for me. It's a lot of fun and most everyone loves to try out the tools.

 

[MORFIA]

interactive strawberry spinach salad recipe---last night---4 guest and the host-all had a step---and they --ALL BOOKED--I had a consultant with me---She loved it too---She like how they all were involved I sold 3 salad berry spinners----and all different products---then my usual--- I change my recipe once a month---This one was by far the lightest kit---700 in sales---Go for it!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

interactive strawberry spinach salad recipe---last night---4 guest and the host-all had a step---and they --ALL BOOKED--I had a consultant with me---She loved it too---She like how they all were involved I sold 3 salad berry spinners----and all different products---then my usual--- I change my recipe once a month---This one was by far the lightest kit---

Thanks for that Update Morfia!

I love the Strawberry Spinach Salad - and it's always a hit at shows! I can see this being a big hit as an interactive show!

 

[MORFIA]

Station # 1 Strawberry Cream Trifle1. On the cutting board, take the loaf of pound cake and cut into small 1 inch bite size squares using the Bread Knife.
2. set aside one strawberry for garnish
3. hull strawberries using the core and more then cut strawberries
in quarters using 5 inch forged knife
4. in Batter bowl combine fresh and frozen strawberries--mix wellStation # 2 Strawberry Cream Trifle 1. Add 24 ounces of strawberry yogurt to STAINLESS BOWL
2. Juice lemon using the Citrus Press to measure 2 Tbsp lemon juice-
3. Empty 1 package of instant pudding into the STAINLESS BOWL.
4. Whisk until thick.
5. Work with Station #1, you will layer the ingredients in the trifle bowl.a. 1/3 Pound Cake
b. top with 1/3 of the strawberry on top of the pound cake.
c. Add ½ of the pudding.
repeat a-c