Sending Good Vibes for my First Cooking Show in 3 Months | TIA

[lisacb77]

I hope this isn't too selfish, but I am a bit nervous today as I have my first cooking show in 3 mos. So I would appreciate any vibes etc. you can send my way!

I'm sure it is just like riding a bike but for some reason I can't share the nerves!

TIA.

 

[JaimeQ]

Good luck, i'm sure you'll do just fine!! It is just like riding a bike and i'm sure once you get started you'll forget all about those nerves... Have fun!!

 

[pamperedalf]

Lisa just breathe, you will be fine! I am sending good vibes your way! You will have an awesome show!!

 

[dannyzmom]

Good luck - I am sure you'll do great!

 

[Tara1021]

You go girl!!!

 

[dianevill]

Good vibes, good vibes, good vibes. May your show be very successful!

Diane

 

[DebbieJ]

Good vibes to you! Remember to just HAVE FUN and it will all go well!

 

[yummybytes]

Sending them your way!! Everything is going to go GREAT!!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

You'll do great!

 

[pamperedval]

Good luck! Sending good vibes your way for a great show and many bookings!

 

[lisacb77]

Aw thanks y'all! You are so sweet!

I am playing book to look for the first time today so I hope for lots of bookings too, even if they are catty shows!

I'll hop back on later and let y'all know.

 

[chefann]

I think that good vibes from everyone here are automatic, whether they are requested or not!

 

[lisacb77]

Ann you are the best

Okay all, my host is at just over $400. Which is not bad. But it was lots of small orders from the 8 in person since she had $200 in advance! Good thing she has a guest list of 70 she's following up with so should have more outside orders

I learned a good lesson on my new incentive I'm offering this year though (collect $150 and/or two bookings in advance and I pay you for the ingredients). I am changing it to "and I'll shop for your ingredients." I could have saved some money as I had some of the items at home I didn't know she would have to buy (like vanilla), and I would know they were right. I did Choc Pecan Tart and she bought these weird pie crusts that were in tins and didn't roll out very much!

That will also keep me from buying any of the optional stuff. She got ice cream, and then we agreed to do the slap your mama margaritas (which were great!) but i ended up buying all her beer. At least she sent me home with 1/2 of it for DH! I think next time I suggest a drink I'll make it clear it's optional and on them, but I'm happy to bring the pitcher if they don't have it. My check to her was $36!

BUT...book to look was great. Got three bookings and a potential registry. One is for a Feb catty show b/c she wanted the DCB. So all in all, not a bad first venture back.

 

[DebbieJ]

Awesome Lisa!

I offer to shop for all my hosts. I tell them that they can reimburse me, but if their show total is above a certain amount then those ingredients are on me. That way I can control what is purchase and use what I have on hand (using PC double strenth vanilla, for example) or buy in bulk if I'm making a lot of the same recipe that month.

Way to go on the bookings!!!!

 

[Tara1021]

YAY for you Lisa! That's GREAT!

 

[lisacb77]

That's a good point Deb. I may think about that if this becomes more full-time for me. At this point I'm hoping the savings of money and now time would be enough incentive to make sure their show qualifies in advance