Maximizing Your Trade Show Packing: Essentials and Extras to Bring

[KimoMakano]

Aloha,
I constantly find myself bringing too many items to a show.

I always rationalize that maybe someone will want to "see" the product before buying it so I end up taking almost my entire collection.

What are the staples and extras that you guys bring to a show?

Mahalo!

 

[kearstin]

I struggle with this also. The last 4 or 5 shows I've really tried to cut back on what I'm bringing with me so I've narrowed it down to the necessities for the recipe, as many tools as I can fit into the TTA, a piece of cookware, a piece of stoneware, and the stainless steel mixing bowls. I could probably cut out the bowls, but I think they are impressive to see. I've also started asking my hosts if there are any particular items that they would like to see or their customers have asked about; if so I bring those too.

HTH!

 

[chefann]

My list is very similar to Kearstin's. I only take one of the SS bowls, and I use that instead of a batter bowl, unless I need to use it in the microwave. I also have been taking the SA Appetizer Plates and Stand, and have been using those instead of paper plates for the guests.

 

[Chef Endora]

I usually include one of the SS bowls & use it to but my prizes in. I talk about it just before the prizes are awarded and let the winners choose from there.
They handle it & talk about it. I have never sold at set at full price, but it has brought me bookings.

 

[wadesgirl]

I love bringing alot of stuff to my shows! I have my crate packed full and the TTA tote. I also was bringing the appetizer plates but I haven't been showing them at my shows lately so I'm going to quit lugging them around. I do bring the small Stainless bowl and the large batter bowl. I pack those full of smaller items in my crate. I also bring both 8" saute pans, stoneware, what ever the host/guest specials are, and what ever tools I need to do the recipe. There are other tools I bring, just too many to list!