What Should I Include in Goodie Bags for a Taste of Homes Cooking Show?

[sarahsellcm]

Hello! I am so excited! I just found out about a Taste Of Homes Cooking Show and there isn't a Pampered Chef vendor there, well there wasn't, Now I am going to be there. I have read how successful and not this type of event was for others but I am very excited because this event is a two day event. The first day is the Taste of Homes cooking show and the second day is two performances with celebrity Chef Cat Cora. This event will be huge. They are selling 2000 tickets for each show so that is a total of 6000 tickets they are selling. One of my my friends who is a consultant is helping with this so that is awesome!

I need some help on what products I should take and what I should hand out to people. I can put items in the goodie bags they are handing out to guests. The lady that is in charge said they are going to have 6000-7000 goodie bags so what should I put in them? A recipe card?

My friend and I are each hopeful to get some cooking shows from this and are hopeful that we can each grow out business to a point where we are happy with them.

Any advice on this would be great. I am so excited that its not funny! This is a huge event and I get to get my name out there to more people. I am just so excited! Thanks.
Sarah

 

[chefann]

I'd try to keep expenses as low as possible. Even "just" handing out recipe cards will get expensive. I'd go with a recipe card for the goodie bags, and have a second one (different recipe) to attract people to your table when they're walking around the booth area.

 

[PamperedDor]

How about a drawing slip to win a prize, free cooking show or something else - never been to one of those so I am not really sure if that is fitting - goodie bags could be a recipe you print up yourself on the computer - you business card and fake 100 dollar bill - (this is how much in 1 night you can make in PC)a hershey kiss - (how sweet the business is !) homemade coupon for a free $20 in products when they host their own show or refer you to someone who does!

 

[sarahsellcm]

Thanks for the input! What products should I take?

 

[emmabelle47]

Where do you find out about these shows?

 

[sarahsellcm]

The taste of homes has a website to find out where they are having these events. Do a google search to see if you can find it. Also look for local organizations that you could maybe join to find out about these events. I found out about it thru the local chamber of commerce.

 

[thebowman]

Sarah,

I am doing a Taste Of Home booth today and my Director and I figured out that to be cost effective we went through Merrill and got the personalized book marks with recipe printed on them, they're so cute. And we have 2 drawing prizes besides the one they want you to give on stage. Good luck, have fun and if you want me to send pics of how we set up I will send them tomorrow ok?

Shari

 

[Teresa Lynn]

just remember not to make a coupon for FREE shipping or a percentage off, it could get costly if several people order

 

[thebowman]

Here it is

 

[CookingwithMary]

Thanks for the pics! How did it go for you?

 

[thebowman]

around 300 leads, some want shows, some order, some email newsletter. Very worth it for me and my Director worked it with me, thank goodness or I wouldn't have been able to keep up.:thumbup: I will do it again next time they come to our town.

 

[KellyTheChef]

I love the yard sign out front!! What did you guys "stick" it in?
Good luck on all of your leads!

 

[merego]

Shari, what was in the big green tub? I have one of those and wasn't sure how to use it.
Thanks
Mere

 

[sdavispc]

The Tase of Home show was my first expereicne with PC I love drawings. The PC consultant followed up with my friend and booked a party after the persistant calls we all got, and I booked off of hers. In the end we had a lot of fun.