Need Ideas - Working With New Chef's Academy

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around brainstorming ideas for collaboration between a Pampered Chef consultant and the "Young Chef's Academy," a franchise focused on cooking activities for children. Participants share their experiences and suggestions for potential offerings and events that could benefit both parties.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that the franchise hosts birthday parties and cooking classes for children and is seeking collaborative ideas.
  • Another participant suggests offering a "Mommy" class or demo while children are engaged in their activities, potentially featuring the Deep Covered Baker (DCB).
  • Several users inquire about the franchise's business model, including whether they sell tools and if the consultant could supply products for their events.
  • One participant recounts their experience conducting workshops for children, detailing the types of recipes and items provided to participants.
  • Another participant mentions the possibility of offering bulk products to the franchise for their classes and events.
  • Some participants discuss specific tools that might be suitable for children, such as small batter bowls and measuring cups.
  • One participant notes that their local Young Chef's Academy sold cooking tools and offered classes for both kids and parents.
  • Another participant expresses interest in connecting with nearby franchises and seeks advice on the approach to take.
  • One participant highlights the appeal of seasonings and specific tools like the baker's roller for young cooks.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to collaboration and the types of products that would be suitable for children, with no clear consensus emerging on specific offerings.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences with cooking classes for children and discuss various tools and products that may be appropriate for young cooks, reflecting a range of opinions on potential collaborations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in exploring partnerships with cooking schools or franchises focused on children's culinary experiences may find the shared ideas and experiences relevant.

cathyskitchen
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I was recently contacted by the owners of a place called "New Chef's Academy" - it's a franchise where they do birthday parties and activities with children ages 3 - 18. My son has attended a birthday party at this place in the past, and they all made their own personal pizzas, and got to take home a little gift bag of "tools" (a plastic pizza cutter - nothing like ours, a little plastic measuring cup, and a paper chef's hat). She contacted me to see if we could brainstorm ideas to help each other out, since we are both in the "cooking" business.

I am totally drawing a blank on this one. I don't know what I could do or even suggest to her, so any ideas would be fantastic - thanks in advance!!
 
Maybe since their classes or parties are under an hour you could aim her toward the DCB? I would think anything you could offer them that would be safe and time saving. Maybe you could do a "Mommy" class or demo to entertain them while the kids are in their own class.

I think this is a great opportunity for you!
 
What is the franchise all about? Do they sell classes, tools, etc, in addition to b-day parties? If it's a franchise, are they supposed to stick to a certain way of doing things? I mean, would you be allowed to sell them tools to use/have for the favors? Can you become a supplier of sorts to them? That would be a great opportunity! I'm not sure about PC's rules/the franchises rules. Or could they give out your business cards, and you give out theirs? They give the kids a fun experience and then the parents come to you for further ideas for them to take it to another level in their own home.
 
You can do it like a Kids in the Kitchen Workshop. You could see what exactly the place wants to contribute, etc. I did one at a local market in June and we did Fruit Salad. Each child got the My Safe Cutter and paid $2 each. In July, we made Microwave Omelet and Tutti Fruiti Smoothies. Each child got a Prep Bowl with lid and paid $5 each. The local market provided all the ingredients. It depends on what they will provide and what you want to charge. I did some last Fall where I charged $20 each and the kids got a Small Bar Pan each. We made 3 recipes. They each got a set of recipe cards for the recipes, a canvas bag with their name on it, and the Small Bar Pan. For Christmas, they got Small Batter Bowls. We made the Batter Bowl Brownies in the Bowl and they could either keep it or give as a gift. We also made Cookies and Fudge. I charged $15 each.
 
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Oops, I messed up the name - it's "Young Chef's Academy" - here's a link to their website: Young Chefs Academy - A Cooking School for Kids

Jane, I love your ideas! I'll have to ask her if she wants to buy products in bulk and offer those types of shows, and if she wants me to be there to help. I'm really not sure.

Carol, I don't know if the DCB is what they're looking for - it's mostly aimed at kids and what they can do in the kitchen. I don't see a kid being able to lift the DCB! ;)

I like the ideas about the small bar pan (or small metal sheet pan!) and the My Safe Cutter, and even the sm. batter bowl! Any other ideas? I haven't done a "kids" show in ages, so I'm rusty.

Thanks!
 
Here's some other items that maybe could work: Small batter bowls, learning how to use measuring cups (dry vs. liquid), cut n seal, small bar board, etc.
 
My daughter attended Young Chef's Academy here by us, she loved it. They do cooking classes and all. I know our place here also sold products like measuring cups, green knife, colander, etc that you could buy for the kids. I am not sure if all of them are like that or not. I know at our location we had two kitchens so you could do a class for the parents while the kids were doing something, the classes are expensive so the people attending have money.
 
I'd love to hear what they say they want from you. There are a couple of franchises about an hour from me I would love to connect with, but am not sure what approach to take.
 
Hadn't really thought about the DCB being so heavy, your right. It is just my favorite piece right now and I'm always pushing it :)
 
Seasonings might be a big thing for "new cooks".For kids, the baker's roller is a nice tool...prep bowls, etc.
 

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