I've done a few of these and they are really fun! At one show, my host had tiki torches outside to set the mood. I do introductions and ask them what their Pampered Chef luxury item would be. I bring along my "tribal" candles. Depending on your group, you can offer "challenges"--maybe divide the group and let them do the recipes, or challenge someone to chop an onion w/ a knife while you do it with the food chopper. I joke with them and let them no that no one will be 'voted' off. I even have an Immunity Necklace that I have my host wear. I tell everyone that my host is immune to paying full price for anything she wants tonight and for the next year. That's alot of fun. Food--I 've been making the Double Choc. Mocha Trifle since it looks like dirt and I add gummy worms. In January, I made the Zesty Chic Fajita Pizza and joked about the "mystery" meat. It really can be a fun show. Oh, one more thing--I have on my invitation (computer generated) that if the guest comes wearing their 'survivor' gear, they are put into a special drawing for a doorprize! I dress the part too! Hope this helps! Angie Fisler Director in PA