How Much Do You Bring to a Pampered Chef Party?

[RunawayChef]

It's very tempting to take every PC item that I own, but then I'll be tripping over my own stuff!!!
Do you just bring enough for the recipies??

 

[chefmoseley]

I bring whatever I need to make the recipe. My tool turn about loaded with gadgets and the next two host specials but just one piece (dots trio bowl and DCB).

 

[hollye44]

Just what I need for the recipe, plus my TTA with basic essentials. Remember to let the catalog do the work for you!! Also, if you drag too much stuff, guests will think your job is too hard.

 

[GourmetGirl]

I bring what I need for the recipe, the SS and Executive 8", small dots bowl (I do the ice cube demo with those last 3 items), my TTA full, the host special for this and next month, the current guest special and anything the host asks me to bring to show (I always ask if there is anything in particular she wants to see. For the first 6 weeks or so I bring a few of the new items (right now it is a grinder, bamboo bowl - which I collect drawing slips in, and the pourer/stopper).

 

[ChefSharain]

Last night I had a party that was suppose to have atleast 15 guests and the host wanted me to bring EVERYTHING because she thought I would be able to do a lovely display on her wood covered pool table. I agreed as the show was right across the street from mine! Well, after 12k steps on my pedometer only 4 people showed with 3 ordering.

Note to self...just bring the essentials and a few "hot" items!

 

[stacywhitlow]

I pack what I need plus a few extras that will fit. I am a visual/hands-on person & think that is a great way to add on sales. I always have stoneware & cookware (even if I'm not using during demo), forged cutlery & TTA with all tools. I also pass around products.

 

[avelissar]

How do you ladies to it? I just bring the necessary things for the recipe, plus a saute pan and prep bowl. And, with just that, my tote is so very heavy. And of course, on top of that, I am bring in catalogs, and my laptop. I can't imagine bring in more PC things.

Andrea

 

[babywings76]

I'm guilty of bringing entirely too much. It just seems that when I don't bring something, I get asked, "Do you have....". I bring my consultant tote, carry all tote, and a large rubbermaid bin that has my knife block, paperwork, door prizes and other miscellaneous items.

 

[heat123]

I used to be in the same boat as those who brought their entire PC collection! LOL but lately I have been bringing only what I need for the recipe and TTA loaded up and a couple of misc things like collapsible bowl, sheet pan, new stuff and it's alot easier to load and unload and suprisingly enough, my sales have NOT decreased because of it! Much easier for me and sales have stayed the same!

 

[raebates]

I bring a sample of most lines, along with the special for the current and next months.

 

[jrstephens]

I take what I need for the recipe and to serve it with. If that does not include the host special then I take it. I normally try to incorporate the host special in what I am making if possible.

I use to carry some of everything but it was too much to carry around. I like it much better only taking what I need and it has not affected my sales at all.

 

[elizabethfox]

I take what I need for the recipe, paperwork, laptop, TTA and prize basket for my games.

I also make sure I have one stone, SA piece, and cookware piece to show.

 

[Laura420]

I just had one my girlfriends over this past weekend whom I hadnt seen in a long while, and I used alot of my SA serveware... and she said "wow, its so cool to see all this stuff in person because it so much nicer than I expected... can I place an order for... blah, blah, blah"....

 

[jbdowd0798]

I used to be in the same boat as those who brought their entire PC collection! LOL but lately I have been bringing only what I need for the recipe and TTA loaded up and a couple of misc things like collapsible bowl, sheet pan, new stuff and it's alot easier to load and unload and suprisingly enough, my sales have NOT decreased because of it! Much easier for me and sales have stayed the same!

I'm with ya Heather! My sales have not slipped (that I've noticed) since I stopped carrying so much stuff. Of course I still have 3 bags/bins to carry in. One is the TTA, the carry all bag (heavy as sin with stones in it or batter bowls and trifle), and the dirty dish bin with folders and such in it.