Timeline for Sending Host Packet?

[ahammons]

I'm just wondering how far in advance everyone sends out host packets. I think Nancy's used to have a timeline posted on a calendar, but I don't remember what it was. Up until now, most of my shows have been booked just a few weeks in advance. But I just got my first January booking, and I don't know when I should sent her packet to make sure that she doesn't lose it!

 

[raebates]

My general rule of thumb is one month. However, I always talk that over with the host. For a January show, they may want the kit now so they can talk to family and friends over Thanksgiving. On the other hand, I have a December host who's moving back into a newly renovated home Thanksgiving weekend. She's asked that I send it the next Monday.

 

[caynreth]

I sent out two January packets yesterday. Hand delivered one, and the hostess was very glad to get it. Said she'd already been thinking about it. I always put in the 40 names in 5 minutes worksheet and I pointed that out to her.Told her I would give her a week to look over everything and then I would call her to discuss recipes and any questions she might have.