Throwing a Spanish Speaking Show: Need Suggestions!

[chef greta]

One of my coworkers just told me her sister wants to have a show in a few weeks (yeah), but here's my dilemmma. Most of the guest will probably be Spanish speaking and I am not bilingual. I did a show like this last year and it was quite frustrating not being able to communicate with all the guest, especially when they had questions about the products. Anyone have any suggestions.

Also - Are there any product that you have found to go over really well in the spanish market that i need to make sure and highlght?

Thanks for any help!

 

[chefheidi2003]

I don't know if this is a posibility but is there someone who would be willing to be your interpreter??

 

[mrssyvo]

This has happened to me a couple times, and each time, there was a guest (one the hostess) who was willing to interpret. It was frustrating, but not impossible.

 

[chefann]

I suggest using the Spanish catalog from y our changeover kit (or order a pack of them), so that the customer can read the descriptions for herself. The Spanish-language catalog is also laid out differently, to emphasize products that are used more in that culture.

 

[chef greta]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

InterpreterAn interpreter would be ideal.
I also was wondering if there are DVD's in spanish from PC that you could pop in the DVD player as your demo for everyone. Then just present the recipe that is done on the DVD. Give everyone a sample and have an interpeter help with orders.

If not maybe some of our bilingual ladies would be so kind to make one for us!! I know spanish and probably enough to have a show but I am not fluent and don't know if I would forget everything during my demo. I probably could use lots of practice!!

Debbie

 

[PC_CPR]

If you have your binder with the product display cards (8.5x11 on the knifes and cookware)--don't forget to turn them over to the Spanish side! Also, if I were you I'd recruit a Spanish-speaker to your team pronto!!!The garlic press is a must to demo. If you have the new boning knife, I'd highlight that. Don't let frustration get to you--have as much fun as possible!

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Definitely cook something in the cookware! This is something they use daily. The new Tamale verde is a great dish. It would be a known food and they can see it in our cookware. An interpreter is a great idea. Don't forget they will probably bring their children with them. They can be a great help in interpreting too.