Kids Cooking Class Email: Looking for Guinea Pigs to Test New Show!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant's initiative to create a Kids Cooking Class, sharing experiences and ideas related to the format, engagement strategies, and recipe suggestions. Participants express enthusiasm and share their own experiences with similar classes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their excitement about developing a Kids Cooking Class and emphasizes the importance of having mothers present during the sessions.
  • Another participant mentions their success in booking shows with new hosts, highlighting the positive response to the idea.
  • Several users express interest in the proposed class format and request details about the recipes and activities planned.
  • One participant shares their own experiences with kids' cooking shows, suggesting specific recipes and emphasizing the need for adult supervision.
  • Another participant discusses their upcoming kids' shows and shares a recipe idea that encourages vegetable consumption.
  • One participant recounts the success of their first cooking class, describing the activities and the enjoyment of the children involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific recipes and formats for the classes, but there is a general enthusiasm for the concept of Kids Cooking Classes and a shared interest in supporting one another's initiatives.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and ideas related to hosting cooking classes for children, focusing on engagement strategies and recipe suggestions without implying any official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in expanding their offerings with kids' cooking classes or seeking creative ideas for engaging families in cooking activities may find this discussion beneficial.

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I am so glad that others are having the same success with booking these parties!

My 2nd one is tomorrow (this was supposed to be my first, but was rescheduled) and the host and I are both glad that we did reschedule!

She has more people who are RSVP'ing for this one - right now, we are at 8 adults and 11 children! And a couple maybes....this should be fun!
 
Can't wait to hear how your show goes tomorrow Becky!! :)

Question for you: What are you using for invitations? Thanks!!
 
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abaker1 said:
Can't wait to hear how your show goes tomorrow Becky!! :)

Question for you: What are you using for invitations? Thanks!!
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Here is my invitation that I made at Vistaprint. I couldn't find a cooking one for kids that I liked - so I just used a fun kid-themed one.

http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/my_account/doc_view.aspx?doc_id=718030860&xnav=MyAccount&fsp=yes&r=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vistaprint.com%2fvp%2fns%2fmy_account%2fmy_portfolio.aspx%3fxnav%3dRCH_DIP


http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/my_account/doc_view.aspx?doc_id=718030860&xnav=MyAccount&fsp=yes&r=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vistaprint.com%2fvp%2fns%2fmy_account%2fmy_portfolio.aspx%3fxnav%3dRCH_DIP
 
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Here is the invite I made at Vistaprint:
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Becky~I love the invites. Those are cute. I made mine using Publisher. They didn't turn out as nice as those.

For those of you who would like to see my birthday party packages, here they are.

View attachment BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES for website dowload.doc

Also, I charge $50 for my services. It covers food, gas, invites (if I do them, which, as I said, I try to do). I do need to go back through the prices I have listed. I may have done the wrong shipping cost.

Nikki :D
 
nikki~mouse said:
Becky~I love the invites. Those are cute. I made mine using Publisher. They didn't turn out as nice as those.

For those of you who would like to see my birthday party packages, here they are.

View attachment 13674

Also, I charge $50 for my services. It covers food, gas, invites (if I do them, which, as I said, I try to do). I do need to go back through the prices I have listed. I may have done the wrong shipping cost.

Nikki :D
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About how many kids did that $50 cover do you think and was that one recipe? I've got a friend who's son turns 5 in April. My brain is whirling about presenting this idea to her. She's been helping another family out who's dad is in the hospital with cancer- so she hasn't been able to do anything for her son's birthday party (she does one yearly). But her parties usually have 15-20 kids easy! I've never done a kids thing before (I've barely done adults!), so not sure if that would be too much, but I'd know about 1/3 of the kids and they'd be 5+ in age.

I was thinking of starting a Kids theme show- I have a booth at a Kids sale next week and thought this would be a good pitch! From all of your results, I'm thinking it might!
 
There were about 12 children there. They were 4. We made personal pizzas using the cut-n-seal (we didn't seal the pizzas). I had the children shred their own cheese using the mandolin as well. The mom had some friends lend her the older mandolin and they didn't work as well as the current one. I did have 3 cut-n-seals, so no one was waiting too long to use it.

The party wasn't long. It was only 2hrs, so I only did one recipe. If the party is longer, I would have suggested doing a dessert as well.
 
Sorry I couldnt get it to work on photo bucket - but this should give you a pretty good look at it.
 

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This has got my brain moving! I love the idea and can't wait to try it out! Any age limits??? I have an 18-month old but I think Dad would need to be there if I host the show as well.
 
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So, my show today wasn't so great. It was total chaos, in fact.

No one was there on time - we ended up starting about 40 minutes late. Then, parents kept coming and going - taking kids to practices, etc...and coming back with other kids. At one point there were 11 little boys there. Oh - and babies and toddlers too.

I never even got a chance to do my spiel with the Moms, they were either chasing little ones or coming and going. At the end, 3 of them sat down with catalogs, but only one actually placed her $25 order.

Oh well, live and learn!
 
"Thinking out loud" I was thinking of doing a "Mother Day Show" for Dad and kids... maybe where the Dad's and Kids can come and learn to make a meal for mom (maybe breakfast in bed). Offer a small item for the child - for a price. Then offer gift cert., and have the catalogs for them to order something for mom. Dad's will be there to learn the meal, and pay for any gifts for mom.... thoughts???
 
I want more info too!!!!!!! I am looking for fresh ideas and want to do these kinds of shows. I also just got the cookie press and it works great, my kids and I made cookies last night and it was easy. With easter coming, you could have cookie parties!
 
Evening, ya'll :D

I have a booth tomorrow at a Kids' Consignment sale, so I thought I should try to have "kid friendly" items. I didn't want to put them on display (very small space), so I thought I'd do a flyer. I started to type something up- then came on here to see if someone did one...and of COURSE someone put together something great.

I did some editing to change out a few items that we don't have any more- or that might be on the OUTLET, but those can be easily removed. I removed any contact info and left a blank text box at the bottom you could use- or you could just stamp/slap a label on it if you wanted. I won't have time to do any other edits other than what I did- at least not for a week or more.


Hope it comes in handy for someone! :balloon:
 

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Thanks so much Becky for posting your invite! I didn't have time for Vista Print, but just used your wording and did up an invite in Publisher! THANK YOU!!
So do you have any tips or words of wisdom that you've learned since you now have a couple of these shows done?? The interest in this show format is amazing!!! :)

Also thanks to esavvymom for posting the flyer!!! It looks great!!:)

I'm attaching the invite I did in publisher... I also printed the hosts address on the back side along with a little note saying "Bring a friend, and their parent, and you'll get a gift!" (borrowed from Becky's invite) :)
 

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Thanks Becky for such a wonderful idea. I sent an email to my daughters teacher so maybe we can get something in the works there. It would be great to do it at her class(pre K) and maybe be able to send something home like the recipies they made that day with my info on the back
 
Oh my gosh no lie I sent out an email to my contacts of the one you did. 10 mins later i have a show booked SUPER!! ok but now i need help lol... She wants to due it with her older daughter about 13yrs old and her friends any suggestions would be super helpfull
THANKS BECKY!
 
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headinclouds25 said:
Oh my gosh no lie I sent out an email to my contacts of the one you did. 10 mins later i have a show booked SUPER!! ok but now i need help lol... She wants to due it with her older daughter about 13yrs old and her friends any suggestions would be super helpfull
THANKS BECKY!
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LOL - you're so welcome, but I didn't originate the idea...I just took what other people were doing and capitalized on it - same as you! I'm glad it's working for you!
 
That is such a great idea and I just bought the kid cookbook and some cooking supplies I can use for it. I went and sent out a slightly updated version of your email, hope you don't mind, just a few minutes ago. Can't wait to see the results!
 
Woooooo hooooooooooooooooSent this out to a few customers/friends and I already have 2 bookings for it! Thanks so much for sharing!!! My May had NOTHING and now I have 2!!!! in 20 minutes.
 
I tried to have a "Kids can cook show" during spring break....I got sick and had to cancel. :o

My format was not healthy eating sadly:blushing:.....I was going to use the cut n seal for pb&j sandwiches and ham & cheese. I was going to let the older kids use the chopper to make toppings for their frozen yogurt and another chopper for fruit salad. I was going to let the kids use the chilled large bar pan (one child on each side) and nylon scrapers to mix in the toppings....kind of like they do at the ice cream shop.

Then we were going to use the easy accent decorator to put cool whip in the berry wonton cups. = )

I'm hoping to have the show closer to summer.....
 
Becky,
I thought I read somewhere how your show went, but now I cant seem to find it. Is it in this post of somewhere else. Sorry...blonde moment!
 
So, the real question is how do you make money on a show like this? The few I have done have been chaotic and low show sales. Moms just don't have time to shop and the host doesn't seem to get outside orders (like invite friends without kids)....
 
I've got a kids cooking class tomorrow night. I'm going to try the Chicken Nuggets and Slaw, with the Dessert Pizzas. What about a drink? What would you all suggest as a kid friendly drink, that is somewhat healthy!?
 
Lemonade! Make it in the QSP, and use the Citrus Press, if you have it, to juice the lemons. Kids can help squeeze the press.
 
Lemonade! Make it in the QSP, and use the Citrus Press, if you have it, to juice the lemons. Kids can help squeeze the press.
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Ahh, yes - this will be perfect. I've got the citrus press too :) And I think I'll add a few fresh raspberries (spin 'em first), to give the drink a little color and flavor. Thanks Ann
 
Becky- Do you still do these and are they working?
 
I love this idea and it would be great to pitch to some of the local Mommy groups in my area. We are always looking for fun ways to involve our children. Thank you Becky for the idea.
 
This sounds like a wonderful idea!! Thanks!
 
What a great e-mail, Becky. I got lost for a moment and almost booked a show with you :) I'm looking forward to trying something like this with all of my "mommy" contacts.
 
I think that the kids' cooking show is a great idea but I think that I would want to an upfront charge per child. and then you can offer a percentage off for any orders that the moms make. that way at least you know you are walking away with some $$ for your time. It is a few hours of entertainment for the kids and a little relaxation time for the moms. thanks for the fabulous idea.
 
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