Shop with Ease: Create Memorable Packages at Shows for Easy Gift Shopping

[PChefPEI]

Do any of you package certain items together and give them cool names to offer to guests for easy shopping. I'd like to put some together. Not offer a discount, but just to make it easier for people who need to maybe leave quickly or aren't sure where to start with their PC collection.

I think this would be a great idea too for Christmas shopping.

Something like the "Cookie making package" - classic batter bowl, cookie press, cooling rack and stone.

 

[raebates]

I've creatively borrowed package deal ideas from some of my CS friends in the past. My guess is that someone will post some soon. I think it's a great idea, and I've gotten a good response from people who want to do a little "I put some thought into it, but didn't stress myself out" shopping.

 

[pcchefjane]

I posted some package deals awhile back. I do package deals and then offer free shipping and sales tax if they buy the packages. I haven't gotten the October/November/December ones done yet. I try to make it around the season. The September one uses some of the new products in each package.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I've tried it, it doesnt work for me.

 

[jules]

Hi there,

I make christmas pkg's to put on display at shows. I charge a nominal fee to wrap and add a ribbon. I don't give them a name. This year I am having a Christmas make & take workshop in my home. I am supplying all the ingredients and small batter bowls ( for layered mixes ), tags, ribbon,recipes and charging $50 per person. I give more details for those who are interested.

Julie

 

[PChefPEI]

I posted some package deals awhile back. I do package deals and then offer free shipping and sales tax if they buy the packages. I haven't gotten the October/November/December ones done yet. I try to make it around the season. The September one uses some of the new products in each package.

Thanks for that! I like how you have them packaged by recipe...great idea!

 

[youknwho]

I love the idea of a make and take. What exactly do they get for $50? You said that you supply the ingredients and small batter bowls, etc, but how many gifts can they make?

 

[pcchefjane]

Hi there,

I make christmas pkg's to put on display at shows. I charge a nominal fee to wrap and add a ribbon. I don't give them a name. This year I am having a Christmas make & take workshop in my home. I am supplying all the ingredients and small batter bowls ( for layered mixes ), tags, ribbon,recipes and charging $50 per person. I give more details for those who are interested.

Julie

Love that idea! Hmmm...I may have to try that. I am doing a make & take batter bowl as part of my Kids in the Kitchen Workshop in December. We are making cookies and fudge from the Let's Eat Cookbook for Kids.

 

[c00p]

Don't want to step on toes, but $50 for the small batter bowl wrapped up??? Isn't that a bit steep? Perhaps you give more than just the 1 bb. Can you give more info?

 

[fikibiff]

I think she provides all of the ingredients to make one of the batter bowl recipes, as well.

 

[fikibiff]

There are tons of older fliers in the files sections. I'm sure some of the items/prices would need to be updated, though. Go to files and type in "gift Set" and a bunch will come up.

 

[ChefMary412]

I posted some package deals awhile back. I do package deals and then offer free shipping and sales tax if they buy the packages. I haven't gotten the October/November/December ones done yet. I try to make it around the season. The September one uses some of the new products in each package.

I love that! It is worth a show to have at shows.

 

[robinefeather]

I LOVE the packages you put together! Especially how they go wiht the recipies!! I just joined here and I am so glad I did! I have no imagination or marketing skills so I am so greatful that you share them!!

 

[pcchefjane]

I can't take all the credit. My DD who sells Close to My Heart (scrapbooking, stamping, cardmaking) does her own "package deals" for her business and helps me brainstorm mine. I put them together and then she looks at them as, "Does this make me want to spend this amount of money"?:chef:

Now that my Fair Booth for September is over, I will do some package deals for October/November/December!

 

[zmom58]

Here's what I have, not mine, but loving "borrowed" from CS. You will want to double check prices and see if some on these items have been discontinued. These are not updated...last year's.
Deb