Hosting Pampered Chef Parties in Your Own Home - Anyone Tried It?

[butterfli75]

Hello

I'm thinking about joining Pampered Chef, and I was wondering if any of you host parties in your own home? My home is perfectly set up for it and I wouldn't mind offering my home for those customers who worry about their place being too small, too messy, etc. I tried searching for this topic, but couldn't find any posts related to it. Do any of you do this? Any good/bad experiences to share?

Thanks so much!

 

[annew]

sent you a PM

 

[makeawhisk]

I hosted a show for my mom at my house. Great show, good sales, and it's nice not to have to pack everything up and get to be comfortable with the setup and exactly how everything will go. The downside is a lot of cleaning/prep beforehand, where the Host usually has to do that.

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I love doing shows at my place! Plus, when my neighbor's host, its always here cause then they tell everyone that everything that I own will be available to see And I don't have to haul anything. My hubby helps clean before and after as well.Karen

 

[carlajanes]

yes...i do shows at my house too cause it's a great set up....plus those with small kitchens etc love it because they know more people will come....
~carla

 

[pchockeymom]

I do this all the time! My house is perfectly set up for great parties and I'm right in the middle of town. I have done shows for people that live in the mountains, in homes that are too small, hosts with little kids at home, you name it. I always offer my home as an alternative for anyone wanting to host but not feeling like their home is suited for a show for whatever reason. Plus, I don't have to pack and carry, I can't forget anything, and I get to show off ALL the tools, whatever anyone wants to see.

If you have the set up and the willingness, go for it. It makes for a great option.

 

[mmilus]

I have a small kitchen (in a fairly small house) but have held one show at my house when my host's driveway was a huge mud puddle. Yes, I had to spend the time cleaning but I found that I sold more because guests saw items that I wouldn't have taken with me and asked about them. I would definitely do it again if asked.

 

[ShellBeach]

This is my favorite way to do shows, for the main reasons already mentioned - don't have to haul stuff, or tell someone I didn't bring an item with me.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

Ditto to all of the responses. My best shows are the ones I have had others hosts hold at my home. In fact, I have recruited one of the attendees!

 

[butterfli75]

Thanks, everyone, for your great responses! I'm glad to hear so many do this, and that hosts are open to it. I love this website, btw - you all make me so excited to get started!

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I'm excited for you! I remember when I made the decision to join ~ it was a happy nervous and I couldn't wait to get started! Love how my own cooking has changed as well Karen

 

[Teresa LM]

So true, Karen. I haven't baked on anything but the bar pan since I got it. LOVE IT! I used the Ultimate Mandoline last night to make fried potatoes. It was so fast! My 18 year old son will go through my kit until he finds my skillet or bar pan to use them. He as started cooking for himself, since he has fun stuff to use. Yay!