If I’m watching TV it’s usually on one of a couple channels…the most common of which is the Food Network. So when I received an email from the Casting Researcher for the Food Network show Dinner Party Wars I was very curious.
If you’re not a Food Network fan like I am you may not have seen Dinner Party Wars. It’s a fun competitive show where three couples take turns hosting the others for a dinner party in their home. Each couple is judged based on the food they prepare and the dinner party itself and the winning couple is awarded $1000 worth of professional cookware.
So now you’re probably wondering what this show has to do with artisans and why an invitation to participate ended up in my inbox. The Casting Researcher who contacted me said that in past seasons the focus of the dinner parties has been mostly based on the food. He would like to see some more creativity go into the planning of the party itself. His idea is to have participants who could for example make pottery and can serve the meal on their own handmade dishes or who possibly have a studio in their home so they could have their guests make their own piece as part of the entertainment.
I think this idea will add a great dimension to the show and also as an artisan just think of the amazing promotion opportunity this would be to have your work seen by all the viewers of the show. Obviously you don’t have to make pottery, anyone who makes any handmade creation could find a way to incorporate it into a dinner party.
For me participating in the show isn’t really an option (I’m so shy that I have a tendency to hide from cameras!) but I bet there are tons of artisans out there who have what it takes to make this a fun experience and maybe even come away a winner! You can partner with anyone so if you’re worried you don’t have the cooking skills or the space in your home choose a partner that does. My understanding is that they film in and around the Toronto area so take advantage of this opportunity being available right here in our own city! Here is the casting call card with a few more details and how to contact them for more information! Good luck! ♥
