What Non-Kit Products Do You Use Most at Shows?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the non-kit products that participants frequently use during their shows, sharing personal experiences and preferences regarding various kitchen tools and equipment. Participants discuss their favorites and how these items enhance their cooking demonstrations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the importance of having an additional food chopper for convenience during parties.
  • Another participant shares their experience with the Deep Covered Baker (DCB), highlighting its effectiveness in cooking moist chicken.
  • Several users mention the Manual Food Processor (MFP), with mixed opinions; some express love for its versatility, while others prefer the food chopper.
  • One participant notes that the MFP is easier to clean and can handle larger quantities compared to the food chopper.
  • Another participant emphasizes the usefulness of flexible cutting mats and kitchen shears in their demonstrations.
  • One participant identifies the microplane coarse grater as essential for specific recipes, such as three cheese garden pizza.
  • Several users mention the popularity of the MFP during shows, with one participant stating it is their number one seller.
  • One participant shares that they have used their food chopper very infrequently since acquiring the MFP.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the Manual Food Processor and food chopper, with some participants expressing strong preferences for one over the other. There is no clear consensus on which product is superior.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants sharing their personal experiences and preferences based on their own cooking demonstrations and product usage.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on popular non-kit products that can enhance their cooking demonstrations and improve their sales at shows may find this discussion beneficial.

kdangel518
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I am about to close out my Grand (re)Opening party tonight, and I'm trying to figure out what to order with my host benefits. I went inactive a little while back and missed the spring '11 and winter '11/'12 new products during that time, so there is a whole slew of new to me items.

I am going to get an additional food chopper (I bought the mini kit) since I use that 99% of the time at parties. It will be nice to not have to worry about whether mine is clean or the cover is on it etc.

What's up with the manual food processer? Do people really love it and use it? Does it demo well? I personally don't get it- but I haven't seen it in action. I just don't understand what you would do with that vs. the food chopper.

What else would you recommend? I'm pondering an additional DCB... but that would take up quite a bit of my host benefits lol. I want to maximize this!
 
DCB and now RCB
 
Deep Covered Baker, definitely.
 
I am just getting started too and here are things that I have gotten that have been big sellers from my limited PC collection: round covered baker, a santoku knife, flexible cutting mats, kitchen spritzer, salad choppers, garlic peeler and slicer, cheese graters. I haven't sold a MFP yet but love that it gives me another recipe when I'm making fajitas. Right now my go to recipes are the grilled chicken penne al fresco and the fajitas so at my GO show I made sure to get what I needed for both of those shows. Good luck!
 
The microplane coarse grater. And the dcb. And my 7" santoku f.c. knife. Flexible cutting mats. Kitchen shears.

Here's my thinking too on these products...you're new, have mostly just kit items. If you make the three cheese garden pizza, you NEED the coarse grater. And a knife that works best for you (maybe you're good with the 5" utility from the kit-it's too small for me). One cutting board is never enough. I use the flexibles to do the cheese onto then it's easy to transport. Also can slice the other veggies using the mandoline onto flexie, pick it up, dump in batter bowl. Easy.

If you add the lava cake to your demo, you need the dcb to cook it in, and I use the shears to open the bag of cake mix.
 
morgieloo88 said:
I am just getting started too and here are things that I have gotten that have been big sellers from my limited PC collection: round covered baker, a santoku knife, flexible cutting mats, kitchen spritzer, salad choppers, garlic peeler and slicer, cheese graters. I haven't sold a MFP yet but love that it gives me another recipe when I'm making fajitas. Right now my go to recipes are the grilled chicken penne al fresco and the fajitas so at my GO show I made sure to get what I needed for both of those shows. Good luck!
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Oh yes, I completely forgot how much I have used my garlic peeler and slicer, santoku and flexible cutting mats (which are always huge sellers at my shows). I did the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco at all my shows my first 30 days. I always cooked the chicken in the DCB or RCB to show them how moist the chicken comes out from it (they are usually shocked) and just say that you can grilled the chicken on your grill pan or cook straight in the DCB.
 
Tool Turn About
 
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Thanks friends. I was a consultant for 2 1/2 years before going inactive, so I do have a majority of those things (including about 1/2 the forged cutlery collection)- trying to determine what I may get 2nds of to keep one in my kit/one in my kitchen.

I am very glad I asked bc I could not for the life of me see what I could use the flexible cutting mats for- certainly not the food chopper! But you have all opened my eyes ;-)
 
MFC , Stanless mesh Colender ,Grilling basket , New Pizza pan QSP
 
The MFP is my #1 seller.
 
Stainless Steel Bowls...they are SO much lighter to carry!!

Maybe a piece of cookware?

Not thrilled with the MFP - but apparently I had a bum blade. Waiting on the replacement now, so we shall see. :)
 
MFP is nice because it does liquidy things, not just dry like Chopper. I also mention that since it requires no power, it's great for camping/rv'ing/the cabin.I sell lots of Handy Scrapers-I use them in place of Flexi Mats to pick up items.And definitely the Tool Turn About. And the bag. A Small Batter Bowl fits in the bottom of the bag, and the Chopper fits (upside down) in the middle section of the turner. Hope this helps :)
 
kdangel518 said:
What's up with the manual food processer? Do people really love it and use it? Does it demo well? I personally don't get it- but I haven't seen it in action. I just don't understand what you would do with that vs. the food chopper.
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I HATE the food chopper but I LOVE the MFP!! I would say get the MFP instead of the FC. I thought the MFP was the dumbest idea when they came out with it, then I used it. It's great. Yes, there are a lot of things you can do with it that you use your FC for. If I had to buy one of them, I'd buy the MFP. I prefer to show the MFP at parties (it's more expensive...) and it's A LOT easier to clean. I find that mine is often in the dishwasher. This coming from the girl who thought it was stupid when I saw it and was totally underwhelmed by it...
 
I have used my food chopper MAYBE 10 times since I got my MFP. In fact, I have 2 MFP's because one is always in the dishwasher, and I needed to make sure I had one available for shows.

Much Much Much easier to clean, and not as many parts that could break. Plus, you can do more things, and larger quantities in lesser time with it. I LOVE that thing! One example: When my son had his tonsils out last summer, I froze apple juice in ice cube trays. Then, I could just take 2-3 ice cubes and pop them in the MFP and have an apple slushy for him in just seconds. Ahhhh...and then make pesto for dinner! :)
 
MFP is always a hit when I use it. You can do a fast easy salsa that everyone loves as a quick recipe. When I do a booth I take Graham crackers and let people try it out. I tell them if you ever did Graham cracker crumbs in a plastic bag with a rolling pin you know that it doesn't matter how good the baggie is you end up with crumbs everywhere! Since Mini-smore cups are one of my favorite recipes it gets a lot of use for that!
 
I would also say the professional shears,rice cooker for lava cakes and the ridged baker for bacon or chicken in the microwave :)
 
DCB with the spritzer, MFP and 5" santoku knife, and the mix and chop. I sell one at every show
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular non-kit products used at Pampered Chef shows?

Some of the most popular non-kit products used at Pampered Chef shows include the Classic Batter Bowl, the Microplane Adjustable Grater, and the Stoneware Baker. These items are frequently utilized for demonstrations because they showcase the versatility and quality of Pampered Chef products.

How do I choose which non-kit products to use at my shows?

When selecting non-kit products for your shows, consider the theme of your event, the audience's preferences, and the recipes you'll be demonstrating. It's also helpful to choose items that complement each other and highlight the unique features of the products.

Can I use my personal non-kit products during shows?

Yes, you can use your personal non-kit products during shows. Many consultants find that using their favorite items helps them share personal experiences and tips, making the demonstration more relatable and engaging for guests.

Are there any non-kit products that are particularly effective for demonstrations?

Yes, certain non-kit products are particularly effective for demonstrations, such as the Food Chopper, which allows for quick and easy food prep, and the Mix 'N Chop, which is great for browning meat. These tools not only save time but also impress guests with their functionality.

How can I incorporate non-kit products into my sales pitch?

Incorporate non-kit products into your sales pitch by explaining how they enhance the cooking experience and make meal preparation easier. Share personal stories or customer testimonials about how these products have improved cooking efficiency or enjoyment, and encourage guests to ask questions about their uses.

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