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Hostess Appreciation: Tips for Games and Bookings | 30-Minute Distance
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses various ideas and personal experiences related to hosting a Hostess Appreciation show, particularly focusing on games, prizes, and the logistics of hosting when distance is a factor. Participants share their thoughts on how to engage hosts and create a fun atmosphere.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about hosting a show 30 minutes away from their hosts and seeks suggestions for games and bookings.
- Another participant shares their experience of planning a host appreciation show, suggesting games like a mystery host show and an auction game, along with ideas for prizes.
- Several users mention the auction game as a fun way to engage hosts, with one participant planning to use it for a fundraiser.
- One participant discusses the importance of having prepared food and products on display to enhance the experience for attendees.
- Another participant reflects on their past experience of not doing a demo at an open house, noting it resulted in lower sales and expressing a desire for others to avoid making the same mistake.
- One participant prefers a more informal approach without a full demo, focusing instead on games, discussions, and building relationships with hosts.
- Another participant expresses interest in the "price is right" game, seeking clarification on how it is conducted.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on whether to include a cooking demonstration at the show, with some participants advocating for informal engagement and others emphasizing the potential benefits of a demo.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and ideas, reflecting a variety of approaches to hosting appreciation events within the consultant community.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for creative ideas and personal experiences related to hosting appreciation shows may find this discussion beneficial.
DebbieSAChef
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Host appreciationI would love to do a host appreciation show when we get our new house.
That's a great way to say thanks, and have them come over to your house instead of theirs and you can serve them some yummy dishes without really having to demo anything except maybe some new tools.
I would definitely give away a prize for the highest in sales and offer a nice incentive for beating that host's sales this year!!
Second I think I would do a mystery host show and everyone placing an order of at least $50 is entered.
Third I would do price is right game for hosts because they should know their stuff
or you could do a fun auction game I like to play at my shows!
The price is right game that I play is getting pictures of about 10-15 PC products cut out of old catalogs or printed off the computer on card stock. Then you have 10-15 different prices. They must match the correct price to the correct PC product. They can do this on the back of their order form. Just number their paper 1-10 or 15 and start the game!!!
It's fun and even veteran hosts can't always remember. I would do this at the very beginning before they have a chance to look at the catalog.
The auction game is having a sheet of cardstock set up on a table that says stuff like:
Wearing a watch today, you can collect $100
Wearing red today, you can collect $100
Married more than 10 years, you can collect $200
Hosting a kitchen show for me again this year, you can collect $500
Hosting a catalog show for me this year, you can collect $400
Signing up today to do what I do, then you collect $600
And so on, just be creative with each one!!!
Pass out play money you print up or buy at the dollar store and then have an auction. Bring three pretty bags with a picture of the prize you are giving away, plus add some chocolates, maybe some cheap oven mitts, or pot holders from Walmart, and one lucky person who gets FREE shipping inside of their bag!! These gifts can be distributed at their show, if they didn't sign up for a show but won the bag, you can give them their gift when their order comes in. Try to give away things that you either have (Sample stuff ordered from kit enhancement), can get with host's discount, and door prize stuff in at least one of the bags. Start off with the least expensive prize!!
Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
Debbie
That's a great way to say thanks, and have them come over to your house instead of theirs and you can serve them some yummy dishes without really having to demo anything except maybe some new tools.
I would definitely give away a prize for the highest in sales and offer a nice incentive for beating that host's sales this year!!
Second I think I would do a mystery host show and everyone placing an order of at least $50 is entered.
Third I would do price is right game for hosts because they should know their stuff
or you could do a fun auction game I like to play at my shows!
The price is right game that I play is getting pictures of about 10-15 PC products cut out of old catalogs or printed off the computer on card stock. Then you have 10-15 different prices. They must match the correct price to the correct PC product. They can do this on the back of their order form. Just number their paper 1-10 or 15 and start the game!!!
It's fun and even veteran hosts can't always remember. I would do this at the very beginning before they have a chance to look at the catalog.
The auction game is having a sheet of cardstock set up on a table that says stuff like:
Wearing a watch today, you can collect $100
Wearing red today, you can collect $100
Married more than 10 years, you can collect $200
Hosting a kitchen show for me again this year, you can collect $500
Hosting a catalog show for me this year, you can collect $400
Signing up today to do what I do, then you collect $600
And so on, just be creative with each one!!!
Pass out play money you print up or buy at the dollar store and then have an auction. Bring three pretty bags with a picture of the prize you are giving away, plus add some chocolates, maybe some cheap oven mitts, or pot holders from Walmart, and one lucky person who gets FREE shipping inside of their bag!! These gifts can be distributed at their show, if they didn't sign up for a show but won the bag, you can give them their gift when their order comes in. Try to give away things that you either have (Sample stuff ordered from kit enhancement), can get with host's discount, and door prize stuff in at least one of the bags. Start off with the least expensive prize!!
Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
Debbie
cookinthehouse
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DebbieSAChef
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Something already preparedI would have something already prepared for them.
Here are some ideas:
Have a tasty Wreath already prepared, two if you expect more than 8 people.
I would have the new products set up so they could see them, my new chillzane sectional server with veggies and dip.
Both of the New Quick Stir pitchers with yummy punch and some lemonade.
Outdoor party plates for them to serve themselves.
Maybe the New Hospitality stands with chocolate covered strawberries or the Profiterole puffs!
Show the new stuff coming out in May, for summer barbecues!!
Talk about upcoming host specials, guest specials and offer some incentives if they host a show!! Like Free shipping on their order tonight if they host a show within 3 months! Have a drawing to see who will get the host benefits,
One drawing for the FREE products and Free shipping
One drawing for the discount
One drawing for the Host special
One drawing for the Booking benefit (if you get more than one show booked you can have more than one drawing for this so everyone can get a prize!)
One drawing for getting one product for 40% off through your kit enhancement this month, if you haven't done that yet.
Be creative and be as generous as you want to be. These ladies help our businesses!!
A loyal host who holds a show once a year is a great thing!!
Hosts who do shows every 6 months when the new catalog comes out are gems!!
Hand out Profiterole puff recipe cards to each past hostess.
Give away some nice door prizes, not just citrus peelers, or SB cookbooks. Try to get some mini serving spatulas (those are popular), bamboo tongs, mini whipper, etc... These you can put into gift bags with oven mitts, pot holders, chocolates, etc
Have fun!! Everyone will have fun!!
Debbie
Here are some ideas:
Have a tasty Wreath already prepared, two if you expect more than 8 people.
I would have the new products set up so they could see them, my new chillzane sectional server with veggies and dip.
Both of the New Quick Stir pitchers with yummy punch and some lemonade.
Outdoor party plates for them to serve themselves.
Maybe the New Hospitality stands with chocolate covered strawberries or the Profiterole puffs!
Show the new stuff coming out in May, for summer barbecues!!
Talk about upcoming host specials, guest specials and offer some incentives if they host a show!! Like Free shipping on their order tonight if they host a show within 3 months! Have a drawing to see who will get the host benefits,
One drawing for the FREE products and Free shipping
One drawing for the discount
One drawing for the Host special
One drawing for the Booking benefit (if you get more than one show booked you can have more than one drawing for this so everyone can get a prize!)
One drawing for getting one product for 40% off through your kit enhancement this month, if you haven't done that yet.
Be creative and be as generous as you want to be. These ladies help our businesses!!
A loyal host who holds a show once a year is a great thing!!
Hosts who do shows every 6 months when the new catalog comes out are gems!!
Hand out Profiterole puff recipe cards to each past hostess.
Give away some nice door prizes, not just citrus peelers, or SB cookbooks. Try to get some mini serving spatulas (those are popular), bamboo tongs, mini whipper, etc... These you can put into gift bags with oven mitts, pot holders, chocolates, etc
Have fun!! Everyone will have fun!!
Debbie
gilliandanielle
- 6,059
I thought I didn't need to do a demo at my open house, and that poeple would play with the products and fall in love!! DIDN'T HAPPEN!! Nobody played with anything even though I kept encouraging it. It turned out to be a barely $300 show, and my cooking shows lately have been $700+. I can't stop thinking about what could have been if I had only done a demo!! This isn't really on topic, but I don't want anyone to make my same mistake!!
Gillian Wright
#417481
Wasilla, Alaska
Gillian Wright
#417481
Wasilla, Alaska
DebbieSAChef
- 2,144
Demo is ok tooI would personally not do a demo, only because I would have more time to try to get them to sign up for more shows, eat, talk, discuss new products, look at the catalog carefully, and I would demo the new products only. But not for baking anything.
I want to play games, do giveaways and get to know them better. Making it informal would be better for me. Talking to my hosts they know how it works and might just want to stop by to place an order and get entered in the drawing.
I would want to talk to them, ask them how their products are doing, what products are their favorite, when would be a good time for another show, discuss host specials, upcoming guest specials, etc...
My hosts are all very talkative and not shy. They talk, touch, grab, and try things all the time. And it is obvious that this show would not be just for them to come and eat. Drawings are for those who order at least $50. And I would tag on any individual orders that I collect that month to this show. They know I would expect a good turn out and a big show!! A lot of these hosts have become friends and faithful customers!
Debbie
I want to play games, do giveaways and get to know them better. Making it informal would be better for me. Talking to my hosts they know how it works and might just want to stop by to place an order and get entered in the drawing.
I would want to talk to them, ask them how their products are doing, what products are their favorite, when would be a good time for another show, discuss host specials, upcoming guest specials, etc...
My hosts are all very talkative and not shy. They talk, touch, grab, and try things all the time. And it is obvious that this show would not be just for them to come and eat. Drawings are for those who order at least $50. And I would tag on any individual orders that I collect that month to this show. They know I would expect a good turn out and a big show!! A lot of these hosts have become friends and faithful customers!
Debbie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostess Appreciation in the context of Pampered Chef?
Hostess Appreciation is a special event or program designed to recognize and thank hosts for their contributions in organizing cooking shows or parties. It often includes games, rewards, and incentives to encourage hosts to book future events and continue their engagement with Pampered Chef.
How can I incorporate games into my Hostess Appreciation event?
Incorporating games can make your Hostess Appreciation event more interactive and fun. Consider games like "Pampered Chef Bingo," where participants mark off items as they are mentioned, or trivia games related to Pampered Chef products and cooking techniques. These activities can help foster a sense of community and excitement among hosts.
What are some effective tips for encouraging bookings during the event?
To encourage bookings during your Hostess Appreciation event, share success stories from previous hosts, offer exclusive booking incentives, and create a relaxed atmosphere where guests feel comfortable asking questions. Additionally, consider providing a special discount or gift for those who book a party on the spot.
How can I manage a 30-minute distance for my Hostess Appreciation event?
If your hosts are spread out over a 30-minute distance, consider hosting a virtual event using video conferencing tools. This allows everyone to participate without the need for travel. Alternatively, you can organize a central location that is easily accessible for all hosts, ensuring that the event remains engaging and inclusive.
What types of rewards can I offer to hosts during the appreciation event?
Rewards can vary based on your budget and the preferences of your hosts. Consider offering Pampered Chef products, gift cards, exclusive discounts on future purchases, or even a fun cooking class. Tailoring rewards to what your hosts value most can enhance their experience and encourage future bookings.
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