Smart Party Trick: Spoon Rests for Warm Foods

[cookingmommy]

One of my girlfriends shared this tip with me the other night and I thought it was wonderful.

She said that her mother-in-law has lots of parties with warm foods, chili, beans, meatballs, crockpot meals, etc. She has around 6-7 spoon rests that she sets out next to the crockpot/bowl at the parties to rest the spoon in as opposed to the small paper plate or just laying down on the picnic table and making a mess. Plus, since the spoon will be upright it takes up less room.

Everyone else here probably already knew of this trick but I thought it would be a great marketing tool for anyone who does alot of picnics, buffets, or maybe even company lunches...who knows. Plus at only $10 a piece people might be willing to buy 4 or 5 and heck there is $40-$50 worth of orders!!!!

 

[missydivine]

I hadn't thought of that, but it's a great idea!

 

[cookingmommy]

Oh...now that I think about it you could easily use them for cold dishes too...pasta salads, macaroni salads...anything that needs a spoon, fork, serving utensil.

The possibilities are endless.....

 

[dannyzmom]

What a great idea! I had never heard this one before!

 

[chef_kimmo]

I would love to sell more spoon rests too but for me since I don't have the extras, I use the mini plates that came with the Entertaining set.

 

[Brandi2007]

I have two in use at all times. One for my stove top cooking and the other sits next to my coffee pot... no more coffee circles on the counter or side of the sink from the spoons!

 

[cookingmommy]

Next to the coffee pot makes sense too. I'll have to remember that for my next show. Sometimes I feel like I have so many great ideas for products but don't want to overload or overwhelm my guests with all that info.

 

[rlombas]

Thank you for sharing this amazing party trick! I never would have thought to use spoon rests for warm foods, but it makes so much sense. Not only does it help keep things organized and tidy, but it also saves space on the table. Plus, it's a great way to showcase our beautiful spoon rests and potentially generate more sales! I will definitely be sharing this tip with my customers. Thank you again for the great idea!