Preparing for a Cooking Show: Reimbursing Food Costs

Thread starter tinat51796
Start date Sep 16, 2007
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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences and opinions of participants regarding the practice of conducting cooking shows without live demonstrations, specifically focusing on whether to seek reimbursement for food costs from hosts.

Discussion Character

Anecdotal
Opinion-based
Exploratory

Main Points Raised

One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions they do not ask for reimbursement for food costs when conducting no demo shows, finding it easier that way.
Another participant shares their experience of preparing food at home and bringing it to shows, also opting not to seek reimbursement.
Several users mention that they have had success with no demo shows, noting increased sales and positive guest experiences.
One participant describes using games and discussions about products during their no demo shows to engage guests.
Another participant expresses that they feel less overwhelmed and can focus more on product discussions when not cooking live.
Some participants discuss strategies for reimbursement, suggesting different approaches based on the nature of the show and host agreements.
A few users express hesitation about transitioning to no demo shows but are considering it based on positive feedback from others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to seek reimbursement for food costs, with some participants opting to cover costs themselves while others suggest asking for reimbursement. Overall, there is no clear consensus on the best approach to handling food costs in no demo shows.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a variety of personal experiences and preferences among participants regarding the format of cooking shows and the handling of associated costs.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in exploring different show formats and those considering the no demo approach may find the shared experiences and strategies helpful.

raebates

Staff member

Sep 26, 2007

I answered your questions in your thread about what products I bring.One thing I probably should add: I think it's important to bring a few more products when I'm not doing a recipe demo.