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How to Give a Food Demonstration

2. Keys to a Good Demonstration. Know what you want to accomplishResearch Demonstrate to reinforce the objectiveOrganize and practice. 3. Keys to a Good Demonstration. Be sure everyone can seeIntroduce the topicInvolve the audienceReview objective(s)Make it your own. 4. Know Your Goal. EducateAwareness KnowledgeAction.

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How to Give a Food Demonstration

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    1. 1 How to Give a Food Demonstration Recommended to Arkansans by Easter H Tucker Associate Professor Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist

    2. 2 Keys to a Good Demonstration Know what you want to accomplish Research Demonstrate to reinforce the objective Organize and practice

    3. 3 Keys to a Good Demonstration Be sure everyone can see Introduce the topic Involve the audience Review objective(s) Make it your own

    4. 4 Know Your Goal Educate Awareness Knowledge Action

    5. 5 Know Your Goal Promote Programs Products Combination

    6. 6 Number of Points to Cover Time available Audience Age Background Your own knowledge level Research Experience

    7. 7 Research: The Topic Topic Information accurate & current Usable by audience Not already known Builds on past meetings Narrowed to fit audience & time

    8. 8 Research: The Audience The more you know the better Age, gender, skill & knowledge level, economic status

    9. 9 Research: Location Type of setting Formal or relaxed How far away May impact food safety Get directions Audience Hear and see presenter

    10. 10 Research: Help Available Presentation help Will they need training Help to unload Before After

    11. 11 Research: The Equipment What is available &/or usable on site Water, refrigeration, electricity, gas, table, oven, etc. Audio Visual Presentation Easels Place to hang teaching materials

    12. 12 Food Demonstration Reinforce key points Choose techniques & recipes to get point across (Ex: Dont premeasure when teaching measuring is the goal) Keep it simple

    13. 13 The Food Should smell great Try to let participants sample Should taste wonderful Be colorful & garnished Show finished product

    14. 14 Be an Example Safe food handling behavior Good nutrition choices Good posture Speak clearly & slowly Use good grammar Avoid nervous twitches & habits How you eat

    15. 15 How to Dress Look professional Comfortable, neat, & clean Finger nails clean & natural Quiet makeup Little or no jewelry Gloves (Disposable) Aprons (pressed & clean)

    16. 16 Organize Training Materials Select recipes & techniques to demonstrate Done ahead In stages All at once Make lists of items needed Equipment and supplies Notes and handouts Food

    17. 17 Organizing Food Items Buy food day before the training Consider the food safety factors

    18. 18 Often Forgotten Potholders Timer Spoons/knives Cutting board Serving equipment Extension cord and adapters Appliance cords Sampling utensils/plates/ cups Tablecloth Trays Paper towels

    19. 19 Equipment Know how to use it Will audience have access to same equipment at home Suggest substitutions

    20. 20 Demonstration Tips Use correct equipment for each task Use clear bowls & pans when possible Use trays Notes on tray include: Recipes Talking points Cover table

    21. 21 Demonstration Tips Scrape bowls & pans clean with rubber scrapper Remove any extra pieces of equipment & food Put dirty equipment on a tray Keep table clean and clear

    22. 22 Demonstration Tips Wooden spoons are quieter than metal A damp cloth under bowls holds them steady & cuts noise Tip bowls & pans for viewing Hold bowls from bottom Be careful not to spill Dont talk while using noisy equipment Spill it? Dont use it

    23. 23 Demonstration Tips Tilt pan lids away from face Place lids upside down on table Have waste basket beneath demonstration table End with finished product

    24. 24 Double Check, Triple Check During practice Before you leave Before the demonstration

    25. 25 Practice Frees mind to do 2 things at once Posture Grammar Vocabulary Facial expressions

    26. 26 How much practice? As often as you can: With food & equipment Before a mirror Get critiqued

    27. 27 Everyone Needs to See Tilted bowls & pans Small groups up close Posters Video camera connected to monitor Pictures on PowerPoint Other ideas?

    28. 28 The Demonstration: Involve the Audience Make eye contact Smile Talk while working Ask questions Answer questions Use humor Ask for help: With timing Following recipes Distributing handouts

    29. 29 Expect the Unexpected Be prepared Be flexible Enjoy the experience Learn from each demonstration Let your personality show through

    30. 30 Introduce Topic & Review Objectives Smile Prepare an introduction Story or a joke Put audience at ease No more than 2-3 minutes

    31. 31 Sample Demonstration Canned Tomato Salsa

    32. 32 Canned Tomato Salsa 15-ounce can diced tomatoes drain & reserve liquid 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin Juice of 1/2 lime

    33. 33 Review Know what you want to accomplish Research Demonstrate to reinforce the objective Organize Practice Be sure all can see Introduce the topic Involve the audience Review the objectives Make it your own

    34. 34 Any Questions?? Recommended to Arkansans by Easter H Tucker Associate Professor Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist

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