Vendor Event Anxiety: Is Cake Too Much to Take On?

[FeliciaD]

I am doing my first vendor event this Sunday. At first my thought was to make a cake, and serve it in my booth, am I shooting myself in the foot by trying to do something like that. The event is at a restaurant, and cake was the only thing they told me I could serve. But I am just wondering if I am trying to do TOO much.

 

[babywings76]

I don't like to serve food at all at booths. Most vendor events require a food handler's permit in order to do that anyway. Being that you are at a restaurant and they gave you permission to serve cake I guess means it's okay, but I probably still wouldn't do it. Then you turn into a server of food instead of a consultant with a lot more service to offer. You'd have to have multiple cakes ready and be cutting and serving it over and over again. If anything I'd have premade cakes all cubed up and then have sample cups of the dessert sauces. But again, that costs $, takes time, and focuses on only one itty-bitty part of what PC has to offer. KWIM?

 

[DebbieJ]

I never serve food at booths either. Too much liability and it distracts me from my real focus--booking shows and getting leads!

 

[pchockeymom]

You don't want to serve food (cookies, cake, etc) but you can have things to demo...fill the cookie press with cookie dough and let the people try it out on a stone to see how easy and fun it is. Fill a bamboo bowl with small green apples and let them demo the apple peeler/corer/slicer. Then they can take the apple, or not. You could get a pineapple, slice it in half, and do two pineapple wedger demos. Make a sign saying "Demo..12:30 and 1:45" or whatever time. Then you can teach the onlookers about picking a perfect pineapple, slice the half circles with the apple wedger, then use a forged cultery knife to dice up the pineapple. Put on a platter and serve with toothpicks. These kind of things get people to try your products or at least watch. Which leads those not at your booth to come over cuz they're wondering why everyone's at your booth!

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! Congratulations on your first vendor event this Sunday! It's always exciting to have the opportunity to showcase your products and connect with potential customers. Regarding your question about serving cake in your booth, I would suggest considering a few things before making a decision. First, think about the logistics of serving and displaying the cake. Will it require a lot of set-up or take up a lot of space in your booth? You want to make sure you have enough room to showcase all of your products and create an inviting atmosphere for visitors. Additionally, consider the cost of making and serving the cake. Will it be worth the investment in terms of potential sales and return on investment? If you do decide to serve cake, make sure it aligns with your brand and complements your products. Ultimately, the decision is up to you and what you feel will best represent your business at the event. Best of luck and have a great event!