How Can Guests Make Your Interactive Show More Engaging?

[cookingwith_tara]

Here's a suggestion from one of my hosts - the same one that came up with the "Gifts under $10 in 2 minutes" game I posted a few days ago.

What about putting all the tasks to be completed for the recipe in a bowl and have each guest 'draw' what they will be doing? You can have them draw their item as they introduce themselves, or just as you walk into the kitchen. If there aren't enough people then have some draw 2 or the host draw 2. If there are too many people and not enough steps then have them pair up and take turns. This way the show goes exactly how you wanted - they get to try it before they buy it. You could offer some kind of reward like extra tickets for the drawing at the end (if you do that kind of drawing) maybe offer a free Season's Best drawing for those who participate.

I'm bound and determined to get her signed. She's interested but unsure. So, we'll see!!!!

 

[chefkathleen]

Tara...this is a great idea too! You should make a thread... "Things my Hostess Came Up With" lolI think I'm going to play the $10/2minute game tonight!

 

[chefmoseley]

I do a version of that. I made cards with the picture of the product on one side and tips about the product on the other. I have the recipe in strips in my booking binder separated by product. So if they pick the food chopper picture they get to do step number 5. Also now they have info about the food chopper to share with the other guests.

 

[Chef Kearns]

I really like this idea. It helps reign in some of the chaos that occurs with the Interactive show.

 

[mscharf]

I like the 10 times game under $10, but I thought another great idea would be how quickly they could fill out their Santa's wish list (any prices). First one to fill it out wins, and they take their list with they to give to someone (spouse, parents, etc) This might get us several phone calls later to buy items from their list!

 

[candiejayne]

I love the dear santa letter!