Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Successful Multi-Vendor Party

[scavallero]

I had a customer call me and want to do a "catalog party" as one of a group of vendors. She wants it to be an open house appitizer night with different vendors selling thier wares without demos. Any suggestions to how I should handle this? What to display, flyers, food at table? I don't know what to do or if I will get lost in the vendors. Thanks in advance!

 

[AJPratt]

Hi, Helen! Welcome! And, be confident that PC never gets lost in a group of vendors! I would keep my display simple, because you will see other consultants lugging everything and I mean everything they own! Think of what you want to promote: entertaining, gift ideas? You could display some SA stands and SA plates, put festive colored ribbon on them. You could select an easy recipe and have samples out, with the cookbook displaying the recipe. For something easy, make dip with one of our seasonings. Have catalogs, order forms, and opp info. You could also do a door prize (maybe just a SB Cookbook). For gift ideas you could take some products and group them together (Batter Bowl and whisk with a ribbon) or big ribbon around a piece of stoneware. There are a ton of ideas under the files section.

Good luck!

 

[Admin Greg]

First, make sure to clarify with the customer what type of products she wants you to display. This will help you determine what type of setup you will need. Some ideas for displaying your products could include setting up a table with your catalog and samples of your products, creating a visually appealing display with your products, or setting up a mini demonstration station where guests can try out your products.In terms of flyers, you could create a special catalog party flyer that includes your contact information and any special offers or promotions you are running. You could also include a flyer in each guest's goodie bag or have them available for guests to take home.As for food, you could offer small samples of your products as appetizers or create a simple snack table with some light bites for guests to enjoy while browsing your products.To make sure you don't get lost among the other vendors, try to make your display stand out with eye-catching visuals or unique product demonstrations. You could also network with the other vendors and collaborate on cross-promotion, such as mentioning each other's products to guests.Overall, the key is to make your display and products as appealing and interactive as possible to attract guests and stand out among the other vendors. Good luck with your catalog party!