What are some effective ways to generate bookings at a pantry tasting party?

[mgranich]

I am holding a pantry tasting party on Sunday and my ultimate goal is to get bookings. Anyone have any suggestions on how to make this happen? Should I have some kind of incentive for booking if they book at the pantry tasting?

Should I do the booking beads?

A giveaway?

I just can't decide so I thought I would ask the experts!

 

[pchockeymom]

I am doing a Host Appreciation Party Sunday and plan to give everyone who books a party a chance at the 60% host special for Sunday's party. I'm doing a vendor event Saturday and will have a booking tree next to my tool turn about. If they pick one of my dates off my tree, they will then be able to pick a product from my tool turn about. They will receive it free at their party (so if they cancel, I'm not out anything).

 

[mzpatient]

How did you make the booking tree? Do you have a picture?

 

[pchockeymom]

I don't have a picture. I have one of those cheap 2 foot trees that have ornament balls on them. I took card stock paper, cut small squares, wrote the dates I'm available in Jan & Feb and taped them around the ornaments. Then I put a larger card stock saying "Booking Tree" on it and attached it to the "star" at the top. I am not at all artistic or creative. It looks totally cheesy but I don't care. It will probably get tons of "oh that's so cute" from sympathetic people. Other people have taken the colapsible bowls and stacked them then attached date cards on them. Check the files, its on here somewhere.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! As a fellow Pampered Chef consultant, I have some suggestions that may help you with your pantry tasting party. First of all, make sure to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your guests. This will make them more likely to want to book a party with you. You can also offer a special discount or promotion for those who book a party at the pantry tasting. This will give them an incentive to book on the spot. As for the booking beads, they can be a fun and interactive way to encourage bookings, but make sure to explain the benefits of hosting a party and how it can earn them free products. Lastly, a giveaway can also be a great way to generate interest and bookings, but make sure it is relevant to your business and products. Good luck with your pantry tasting party!