How to Handle Checkout for 15-20 Guests at a Show?

[cewcooks]

I have a show on Friday night and right now about 15 confirmed so what do you suggest to be the easiest checkout format, I fear that full service might take all night - or should I have them place their orders in my checkout box (rectangular woven basket) and call them one at a time from the bottom up. I have not had a show this big for awhile so not sure how to proceed?

Thanks in advance.:chef:

 

[esavvymom]

I'd say keep your SHOW as short as you can, and that way you leave the extra 15-20 minutes for your checkout- since that is where you can get your FUTURE business and connect with each customer.You can still do the Checkout Box idea (which I like by the way!), and call them one at a time- bottom up....so they can visit while they wait- that's always a good idea no matter how many guests, I think.Hopefully it's a great show!

 

[raebates]

No matter how many people, I do a full checkout. That's your opportunity to connect personally with each guest.In my experience the actual length of your show is much less important than how involved the guests are and how much fun they're having. As a matter of fact, the blog I'm posting tomorrow is about that very thing.

 

[jross93]

this is an idea that someone in my cluster shared:

they have 3 of the hot pads/trivets: one cranberry, one yellow, one green (yellow and green from the outlet)

after the demo portion of the show they tell the guests when they're ready to check out to put their order form on the hot pad that corresponds to their situation:

green - guest needs to leave asap
yellow- guest isn't in a real hurry, is going to hang around and chat some
red - guest is going to be there until they're kicked out! )

the consultant checks guests out in this order (green, yellow, red)

...I hope this makes sense to you!
Jen

 

[ChefJoyJ]

Jen - that's a great idea!

 

[esavvymom]

LOL....that's funny Jen but would be effective!It's amazing how many Red ones are at my shows! I guess that's a good thing. If they all run to the door- it wouldn't make me feel too good.

 

[cwinter474]

this is an idea that someone in my cluster shared:

they have 3 of the hot pads/trivets: one cranberry, one yellow, one green (yellow and green from the outlet)

after the demo portion of the show they tell the guests when they're ready to check out to put their order form on the hot pad that corresponds to their situation:

green - guest needs to leave asap
yellow- guest isn't in a real hurry, is going to hang around and chat some
red - guest is going to be there until they're kicked out! )

the consultant checks guests out in this order (green, yellow, red)

...I hope this makes sense to you!
Jen

I like this idea!