Who Provides Ingredients for the Show? Host vs. Consultant.

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the responsibilities regarding ingredient provision for cooking shows, specifically whether the host or the consultant should supply the ingredients. Participants share their personal experiences and practices related to this topic.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about who is responsible for providing ingredients, noting that some sources indicate it is the host.
  • Another participant states that the host typically provides the ingredients unless the consultant offers to supply them as a bonus, especially during promotions.
  • A different participant mentions that the catalog specifies the host's responsibility and highlights the hospitality bonus as an incentive for providing ingredients, though they sometimes offer to bring food for specific events.
  • One participant shares that some consultants always provide ingredients, while others do so occasionally or not at all, depending on circumstances like booking dates.
  • Another participant recounts their experience of starting to provide ingredients after encountering hosts who struggled to find them, establishing a system where hosts reimburse them for costs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding who should provide ingredients, with some asserting that it is primarily the host's responsibility while others share practices of consultants providing ingredients under certain conditions.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss their individual practices and preferences, reflecting a variety of approaches to ingredient provision based on personal experiences and specific circumstances.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into different practices regarding ingredient provision for cooking shows may find this discussion relevant.

MrsNetNut404
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I have looked and looked around here trying to find a definitive answer to my question. I am confused about something. Who is supposed to provide the ingredients for the show? You or the Host? According to everything I have read on Consultant's Corner, its the host. But around here I have read many instances where the consultant has provided the ingredients.

Thanks in advance!
 
The host provides the ingredients for the recipe unless the consultant chooses to do that as a bonus to the host. Generally my hosts do but if I am running a special promotion I will offer to provide them - but then I pick the recipe or give them a limited choice of recipes to pick from.
 
The host - that is why cooking show hosts get the extra $15 in free products. It says directly in the catalog "Gift of Free Product Value includes $15 Hospitality Bonus as a thany-you for hosting a Cooking Show in your home and providing recipe ingreidents....." However, if I want to fill a specific date that is close in I will offer an Express Cooking show and tell them "you bring the guests I bring the food" or I will give away a party in a bag which is a gift bag with the paper plates and plasticware and I bring the ingredients. 95% of the time, my hosts provide the ingredients.
 
Some consultants always furnish the ingredients for their hosts, some do some of the time, and some never do it. I'll furnish the food sometimes as a special if people book on a certain date or close in. Ooccasionally I make the 2nd recipe at home and then charge my host for the cost.
 
I think it started in year two. For some odd reason, I had multiple hosts who could not seem to find or buy the right ingredients. So I started doing it. I now do it for each and every show. BUT - the agreement is, they give me a $15 check or cash the night of their party. Also, I do usually go over that amount. Not by much maybe $5 or $6. I then simply write that off as a show supply. So it simply is a matter of preference. I like to know exactly where I stand the minute I walk out of my house. This means too, I can shorten up my time by preparing ahead if I so choose.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides the ingredients for a Pampered Chef show?

The host typically provides the ingredients for the show. This allows the host to choose recipes that they enjoy and can share with their guests.

Can the consultant provide ingredients for the show?

Yes, the consultant can provide some ingredients if needed, especially if the host is unable to source specific items. However, it's generally preferred for the host to supply the main ingredients.

What happens if the host forgets to buy the ingredients?

If the host forgets to buy the ingredients, they can communicate with the consultant ahead of time. The consultant may be able to assist by providing some ingredients or suggesting alternative recipes that require fewer items.

Are there any guidelines for what ingredients the host should provide?

Yes, hosts are usually encouraged to provide fresh ingredients that align with the recipes chosen for the show. The consultant can help guide the host on what to purchase based on the selected recipes.

Can guests bring ingredients to the show?

While it's not common for guests to bring ingredients, they can certainly bring snacks or beverages to share. However, the main ingredients for the cooking demonstration should be provided by the host.

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