Tips for My First Kitchen Show: Overcoming Nerves

[katsev]

I am having my first Kitchen Show this coming weekend. I am very nervous Does anyone have any tips for getting through my first show??

Thanks!

 

[amcclanaghan]

I am having my first Kitchen Show this coming weekend. I am very nervous Does anyone have any tips for getting through my first show??

Thanks!

I use cue cards. I find they help me stay on track... it's pretty generic, so they can be "adapted" to your needs.

The biggest thing is not to get discouraged if you have a chatty crowd. Sometimes they'll get to talking but you can just politely say "if I could just have a few more minutes of your time" they usually quiet right down.

I find holding cue cards helps me "not" lose my place when I'm asked a question or the party gets a little side tracked, I just don't turn the page until I'm ready to talk that card.

Have fun!

 

[GourmetGirl]

My big one would be to eat before hand and breathe throughout. My adreneline was going so bad, when I finished and got home my entire t-shirt under my sweater was soaked! I was also shaking afterwards as I hadn't ate before the show, so try to force yourself to eat something

 

[poohritz]

1st show last Fridayi just had my first show on Friday. I was nervous even though it was for friends. After I started going though I loosened up. i really didn't have any flow to my show but I did manage to cover the collections like SA stoneware and cookware. plus I had the guests participate, with tesimonials and hands on use of the product. I had the host cut strawberries with the egg slicer plus and I have one on an order form from a different guest. My over all suggestion is to just have fun, That is the way I relaxed, I got everyone to laugh. hope that helps

 

[PC_CPR]

Practice the recipe and talk through it. Have a few funny remarks ready to go if you "mess up" -- such as, "We call it Pampered Chef, not Perfect Chef for a reason" or "Hey, if you think you can do this better than me, then you should be a consultant, too--and let's talk after I'm done!" Make sure you're laughing at yourself. Also, do be sure to eat before-hand like the other poster said. It helps a lot! Wear comfy shoes, too!

 

[PamperedK]

When I did my first few shows, I hated the idea of actually using my show outline / cue cards. I had them there in case I was lost or couldn't think of anything to say.I actually typed up a full outline with sample sentences and stuff for my last show and it worked really well. The guests don't mind or even notice that you're reading off of a piece of paper and you make sure you say everything you need to. At my first "real" show, I forgot a LOT and was really disappointed (even though it was a $900 show!) but at my last show, I felt much more comfortable and said everything I needed to.Definitely dress in layers. Some people keep their houses really warm so you want to be sure you're wearing something that will keep you cool if it's hot and have a sweater in case it's cold.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I fill my apron pocket with chocolate kisses and tell everyone before I start to say "I got it" and how they use it whenever I hold up something or talk about something. They catch on quick when you throw the first kiss to the first person that responded. Let your guest sell your products for you.