How Do You Decide What to Take to the Show?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores how participants decide what to bring to cooking shows, with many sharing personal experiences and strategies for packing efficiently. Participants discuss the balance between bringing necessary items for recipes and managing the weight and number of trips to the venue.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the challenge of packing too many items for shows and suggests focusing on essential tools for the recipe.
  • Another participant shares their experience of asking hosts about specific items guests want to see, emphasizing the importance of tailoring selections to audience interest.
  • Several users mention the need to limit the number of trips to the car, with one participant noting that taking too many items can create a cumbersome experience.
  • One participant discusses the importance of considering product appeal and sales potential over the recipe itself when deciding what to bring.
  • Another participant highlights the logistical challenges of carrying heavy items and suggests using lighter alternatives when possible.
  • Some participants express the need for a checklist to streamline their packing process.
  • One participant notes the seasonal nature of products and how that influences their choices for each show.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to packing for shows, with some participants advocating for minimalism while others emphasize the importance of having a variety of items available. No clear consensus emerges on a single best practice.

Contextual Notes

Participants share experiences from various cooking shows, indicating that their strategies may vary based on personal preferences, the nature of the event, and the specific audience they are addressing.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on efficient packing strategies for cooking shows may find this discussion relevant.

Maybe because I am still new at this....and don't have a ton of stuff yet, but I take everything I own! I love all of the products I have and I want customers to love them and play with them too! I love the rolling bag! Last night I had a party and wheeled in my rolling bag, with my DCB on top of it (in the box) and then my tote from my kit on top of it. I had the tool turn about, cutting boards, pantry products and the trifle bowl inside of the top bag, and i put my hot pads around the trifle to protect it...In the rolling tote I had the 2 batter bowls, micro cooker, bar pan, sheet pan, cooling rack, ultimate mandoline, scrapers, rotary grater, and microplane grater! I did it all in one trip! Even carried my purse and bag w/ catalogs and stuff in it! Here is a pic of my set up...Its not the best pic in the world, but you get the idea!
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~Abigail
 
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I have the first of six shows throughout this and next month. And that's not counting the one that wants to book off of the show Friday night that I know about. Ay yay yay. LOL!!! I'm thrilled, obviously but suddenly things SNOWBALLED. :love::love: and now I really need to buckle down and get organized. LOL!!

So I found a sheet on here, retooled it to my needs. Here's hoping that this will help some of you as well! :thumbup:
 

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I was doing very well with two trips in but as soon as all the new summer products came out, I shot that all to h e double hockey sticks. I gotta stop doing that. It has to be a total turn off to people to see you hauling in everything but the kitchen sink! No wonder I can not get anyone to sell. I mean if I were a 120 pound women watching all this crap coming in and all the stairs and dragging, I would not want to do it either!
And Deb Bixler - thank you! I am gonna check out some of the info and I think I need something new to get me going!
 
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I'm so proud of myself. I packed my car this morning for my show tonight and I packed only the back of my little Vibe. And I could still fit my kids in the car to take them to my mom's house this morning. LOL!!!!
 
I'm new and have been considering this also. I'm using a regular medium/large suitcase with wheels. I can put my paperwork in the outside pockets. Inside I will put items for the recipe and other smaller, lighter products to have on display. I only see the need to have 1 piece of stoneware with me and a few glass items. I do believe that people want to see and feel certain pieces to buy it!
 
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