Open House & Cooking Show Prizes: Ideas & Suggestions

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on effective prize ideas for an open house event scheduled for May 10th, emphasizing the use of small, inexpensive items to engage guests. Suggestions include creating gift bags with colored filler, a twixit clip, a recipe card, a business card, and a magnet from Vistaprint, along with candy. The addition of a Quickcut Paring Knife in some bags significantly increased guest excitement. A Mystery Host drawing for attendees who placed orders was also highlighted as a successful strategy to enhance participation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of event planning and guest engagement strategies
  • Familiarity with promotional materials and branding tools like Vistaprint
  • Knowledge of inexpensive prize sourcing, such as from Dollar Stores
  • Experience in organizing cooking shows or similar events
NEXT STEPS
  • Research effective prize ideas for cooking shows and open houses
  • Explore creative ways to use promotional materials from Vistaprint
  • Investigate guest engagement techniques for event planning
  • Learn about organizing and executing a Mystery Host drawing
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for event planners, cooking show hosts, and anyone looking to enhance guest engagement and excitement during open house events.

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Hi everyone! Im having my open house on May 10th, and Im just wondering what kind of items are good to have as prizes?

I'm also doing a "mystery host" open house, that my directer gave me the idea of doing. I'm going to split it, just like a previous poster did.
But Id also like to do a couple of other small things too.

Also, what are some great prizes for regular cooking shows too?
 
I noticed that the guests weren't as excited with the occasional SB or twixit clips, so I went to the Dollar Store, bought some Cellophane Bags and put some of the colored filler (blue) in the bottom, a twixit clip, a recipe card, a business card, and a magnet (encouraging booking) that I made from Vistaprint, along w/ a few pieces of candy. Some bags had a Quickcut Paring Knife instead of a twixit- and EVERYONE was thrilled to get them. Maybe its because it looked like there was alot of stuff in there!

Also, anyone who placed an order at my open house got entered into a Mystery Host drawing, and that really went over well. So good luck with your open house!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of prizes work best for Open House and Cooking Shows?

Popular prizes for Open House and Cooking Shows include Pampered Chef products, gift cards, cooking utensils, and themed gift baskets. Consider items that are relevant to cooking and entertaining, as they will resonate with your audience and encourage participation.

How can I encourage guests to participate in prize drawings?

To encourage participation, consider offering multiple ways to enter the prize drawing, such as making a purchase, attending the event, or engaging in activities like games or cooking demonstrations. Providing extra entries for referrals or social media shares can also boost engagement.

Should I have a grand prize or multiple smaller prizes?

Having a combination of a grand prize and multiple smaller prizes can be effective. A grand prize can create excitement and anticipation, while smaller prizes can encourage more guests to participate. This approach caters to different interests and increases the chances of winning for more attendees.

How can I promote the prizes before the event?

Promote the prizes through social media, email newsletters, and personal invitations. Share pictures and descriptions of the prizes to generate excitement. You can also create a countdown to the event and highlight different prizes each day to keep potential guests engaged.

What are some creative prize ideas for a cooking-themed event?

Creative prize ideas for a cooking-themed event include cooking classes, meal prep services, personalized aprons, gourmet ingredient kits, or subscription boxes for cooking enthusiasts. You can also consider offering a “Chef for a Day” experience or a themed dinner party package to make the prizes more unique and appealing.

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