School bake sales are a great way to raise money and to get students involved and experienced in the process of business operations. If you have volunteered or have been elected to run your school's bake sale, there's probably a lot on your plate already. From square tablecloths to promoting the event, here is your step-by-step guide to operating a successful school bake sale.
Your first step will be to delegate tasks to everyone involved. This mainly entails telling everyone what they need to bake. Obviously you want a variety of baked goods so it's important that everyone bakes something different. Excellent bake sale items include cookies, bars, brownies, cupcakes, puppy chow, fudge, sweet breads and rice crispy treats. Make sure there are some items that are nut-free, and even gluten-free for those who have dietary restrictions. Also, don't forget items like napkins, paper plates, silverware and cups for beverages.
Then, if the bake sale is going to be in your school gym, you'll most likely have all the supplies needed for the event. However, if you are short on a few things, have some of the workers bring in things like tables, chairs and tablecloths. Additionally, although you'll be making money the day of the sale, you will need a cashbox filled with some cash to get you started for the day.
When the day finally arrives, get to the sale early so you have enough time to set up. Recruit helpers to set up tables with square tablecloths and to unfold chairs. Organize the tables according to what kind of baked good is on them. Have a table set up as a payment station, indicated with a blue tablecloth. That way, there doesn't have to be a cashbox at every table. Also, set up a table designated to napkins, plates and beverages. You can decorate the space with streamers and balloons or even hand-made signs. These things will add some color and vibrancy to the event.
Once the people start arriving with the goods, you can start pricing the items. If there are certain baked goods that are cut larger than others, feel free to price them a bit higher. Nothing, however, should be too expensive.
Be sure that whilst all the planning and prepping, you are promoting the bake sale. Use social media to spread the word, along with posters and school newspapers. Be sure everyone knows when and where the event will be.
Your first step will be to delegate tasks to everyone involved. This mainly entails telling everyone what they need to bake. Obviously you want a variety of baked goods so it's important that everyone bakes something different. Excellent bake sale items include cookies, bars, brownies, cupcakes, puppy chow, fudge, sweet breads and rice crispy treats. Make sure there are some items that are nut-free, and even gluten-free for those who have dietary restrictions. Also, don't forget items like napkins, paper plates, silverware and cups for beverages.
Then, if the bake sale is going to be in your school gym, you'll most likely have all the supplies needed for the event. However, if you are short on a few things, have some of the workers bring in things like tables, chairs and tablecloths. Additionally, although you'll be making money the day of the sale, you will need a cashbox filled with some cash to get you started for the day.
When the day finally arrives, get to the sale early so you have enough time to set up. Recruit helpers to set up tables with square tablecloths and to unfold chairs. Organize the tables according to what kind of baked good is on them. Have a table set up as a payment station, indicated with a blue tablecloth. That way, there doesn't have to be a cashbox at every table. Also, set up a table designated to napkins, plates and beverages. You can decorate the space with streamers and balloons or even hand-made signs. These things will add some color and vibrancy to the event.
Once the people start arriving with the goods, you can start pricing the items. If there are certain baked goods that are cut larger than others, feel free to price them a bit higher. Nothing, however, should be too expensive.
Be sure that whilst all the planning and prepping, you are promoting the bake sale. Use social media to spread the word, along with posters and school newspapers. Be sure everyone knows when and where the event will be.
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