Idea for Fan Faire.... Grand Banquet Impossible!

Saroc_Luclin · 01-13-2010, 07:07 PM

I know there's virtually no chance of this sort of thing happening, but the idea came to me as I was making dinner (and was probably influenced as I was making it).

It just struck me that it would be a really cool idea if we could have a "Dinner Impossible" Grand Banquet at Fan Faire.

Regretfully, I don't know anyone at Food Network who to spring this idea on, and I doubt it could be done... But it just struck me as it might be fun to see on TV sometime next winter Robert challenged to make a dinner for the Fan Faire attendees, making dishes 'themed' to SOE's games... Maybe with Brasse being one of the ones to give him a clue or tell him what the challenge is. (Plus it'd be a huge amount of advertising for SOE and its games. SMILEY )

Oh well, back to cooking my own very possible dinner for myself.

Ashlanne · 01-14-2010, 03:25 PM

Love this idea! I don't know how possible it is but I love it! I passed it on to those that organize Fan Faire and I also passed it on to those that write the live quests. So even if it doesn't pan out for real we might be able to pretend right?

Amnerys · 01-14-2010, 08:22 PM

If Brasse gave him a challenge, it would be, "Forget the food. Fill us up with beer!" SMILEY

Leadi · 01-14-2010, 08:46 PM

"making dishes 'themed' to SOE's games"

mmmm Batwing crunchies!

lol

This idea is great!

Calthine · 01-14-2010, 08:51 PM

Instead of buffet, each attendee could receive a Misty Thicket Picnic to munch on.

Dented · 01-16-2010, 01:04 AM

what a great idea! Maybe some eq2 inspired vegas cocktails to wash it all down?

Calthine · 01-16-2010, 04:17 AM

Dented wrote:

what a great idea! Maybe some eq2 inspired vegas cocktails to wash it all down?

Half an hour with Mr. Boston's Bartender's Guide and my Provi, I could hook that up quick!

Kela · 02-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Amnerys wrote:

If Brasse gave him a challenge, it would be, "Forget the food. Fill us up with beer!"

don't you mean Ale?

Bitterswe · 03-02-2010, 01:07 AM

That is actually a very good idea!!! now write to them and ask them! =)

Lasod · 03-04-2010, 09:15 PM

i am a chef ash, and while i do not wish to cook while on my vacation i can answer some questions - your legal office would probably rule out the option of fan participation because of the use of knives and fire but seeing staff members have to try and make stuff would be funny to watch however if you could get baileys to pay me to tell the chefs there what to make i would galdly do that SMILEY

Patancia · 03-05-2010, 02:49 PM

What a great idea. And while we are on the subject of food. Most of us were really disappointed at the lack of a birthday cake last year. It's not too late to make amends. FV popping out of a cake and slices or cupcakes for us all would surely do the trick.

hackhacker · 03-05-2010, 07:59 PM

yeah, that would be a sweet idea. i like that show.

Kela · 03-05-2010, 11:33 PM

Lasod wrote:

i am a chef ash, and while i do not wish to cook while on my vacation i can answer some questions - your legal office would probably rule out the option of fan participation because of the use of knives and fire but seeing staff members have to try and make stuff would be funny to watch however if you could get baileys to pay me to tell the chefs there what to make i would galdly do that

If they sign on the correct wavers and such I bet real cooking could be done. However, who says that people have to really cook for a live event, last I heard making EQ1 Brownies is kinda violant.

soehatesshamen · 03-21-2010, 11:39 PM

OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us.That man makes some **** good food.I think SOE needs to check this out.Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!!

Calthine · 03-22-2010, 12:49 AM

soehatesshamen wrote:

OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us.That man makes some **** good food.I think SOE needs to check this out.Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!!

Just over 2000 I heard. But yeah, it would be MASSIVE.

Saroc_Luclin · 03-22-2010, 08:20 AM

While most of the time he seems to cook for around 500, he has had a few challenges in the thousand+ range, so it probably isn't that big a deal. If it is possible, I'm sure SOE, Ballys and Food Network would be working out all the details. (And if it isn't possible for Fan Faire, it may be possible for SOE's Open House during Comic Con, but I'd still love to see Fan Faire Impossible. SMILEY

)

Kela · 03-22-2010, 07:41 PM

Saroc_Luclin wrote:

While most of the time he seems to cook for around 500, he has had a few challenges in the thousand+ range, so it probably isn't that big a deal. If it is possible, I'm sure SOE, Ballys and Food Network would be working out all the details. (And if it isn't possible for Fan Faire, it may be possible for SOE's Open House during Comic Con, but I'd still love to see Fan Faire Impossible. )

I doupt it would be possable for this Fan Faire even if SoE and Food Network get on the same page, as it takes time to get all the clearances and such, and ofcourse it has to fit into FN's filming Scedule as well.

A future Fan Faire might be more possable, if SoE can get a Firm date much farther out then they currently do.

As for the numbers, I have seen some where he has cooked for upto 3 or 4k, so the numbers won't be the issue, in fact it would likly not even be a major part of the challange, it will be the Themes of the games or cooking with players that would be the major part of the challange.

Linyar · 03-31-2010, 06:05 AM

Calthine wrote:

Instead of buffet, each attendee could receive a Misty Thicket Picnic to munch on.

Mmmmmm, egg-saladey!

Raevin · 04-01-2010, 03:42 PM

Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable.

Kela · 04-01-2010, 05:58 PM

Raevin wrote:

Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable.

If they can ship it out to Vegas from Baltimore...that is kinda a long trip for cake...though they have done it befor, but it was a much bigger event, the Harry Potter Premire.

Raevin · 04-02-2010, 01:08 PM

Kela wrote:

Raevin wrote:
Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable.
If they can ship it out to Vegas from Baltimore...that is kinda a long trip for cake...though they have done it befor, but it was a much bigger event, the Harry Potter Premire.

They do cakes all over, they'd probably just do the detailed stuff in Baltimore and then make the actual cake in Vegas.

ltldog · 04-08-2010, 01:54 AM

That's a great idea OP. I would also ask that they make some vegetarian/vegan friendly themed dishes...and plenty of ale! SMILEY

Kela · 04-08-2010, 07:31 AM

ltldogg5 wrote:

That's a great idea OP. I would also ask that they make some vegetarian/vegan friendly themed dishes...and plenty of ale!

yes, I know a number of people that where at last years ff and where stuck eating dry bread with lettues and Tomatos one night and chips and Salsa and maybe beans the other food night.

Dented · 04-09-2010, 02:16 AM

I hope there is plenty of lambkabab and vodka to toast with!

Starrla · 07-18-2010, 05:23 PM

soehatesshamen wrote:

OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us......Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!!

I wonder what the world record is for banquet dinner for a crowd...hehehe I must say it sounds like fun. SMILEY

Naya · 07-20-2010, 06:31 AM

This sounds like it could be very fun! I have allways wondered what EQ2 food tastes like!

01-13-2010, 07:07 PM	#1
Saroc_Luclin SOE Community Council Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 171	I know there's virtually no chance of this sort of thing happening, but the idea came to me as I was making dinner (and was probably influenced as I was making it). It just struck me that it would be a really cool idea if we could have a "Dinner Impossible" Grand Banquet at Fan Faire. Regretfully, I don't know anyone at Food Network who to spring this idea on, and I doubt it could be done... But it just struck me as it might be fun to see on TV sometime next winter Robert challenged to make a dinner for the Fan Faire attendees, making dishes 'themed' to SOE's games... Maybe with Brasse being one of the ones to give him a clue or tell him what the challenge is. (Plus it'd be a huge amount of advertising for SOE and its games. ) Oh well, back to cooking my own very possible dinner for myself.

01-16-2010, 04:17 AM	#7
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	Dented wrote: what a great idea! Maybe some eq2 inspired vegas cocktails to wash it all down? Half an hour with Mr. Boston's Bartender's Guide and my Provi, I could hook that up quick!

02-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
Kela Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 394	Amnerys wrote: If Brasse gave him a challenge, it would be, "Forget the food. Fill us up with beer!" don't you mean Ale?

03-05-2010, 11:33 PM	#13
Kela Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 394	Lasod wrote: i am a chef ash, and while i do not wish to cook while on my vacation i can answer some questions - your legal office would probably rule out the option of fan participation because of the use of knives and fire but seeing staff members have to try and make stuff would be funny to watch however if you could get baileys to pay me to tell the chefs there what to make i would galdly do that If they sign on the correct wavers and such I bet real cooking could be done. However, who says that people have to really cook for a live event, last I heard making EQ1 Brownies is kinda violant.

03-22-2010, 12:49 AM	#15
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	soehatesshamen wrote: OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us.That man makes some **** good food.I think SOE needs to check this out.Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!! Just over 2000 I heard. But yeah, it would be MASSIVE.

01-14-2010, 03:25 PM	#2
Ashlanne Project Manager Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 374	Love this idea! I don't know how possible it is but I love it! I passed it on to those that organize Fan Faire and I also passed it on to those that write the live quests. So even if it doesn't pan out for real we might be able to pretend right?

01-14-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
Amnerys Community Mgr Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27	If Brasse gave him a challenge, it would be, "Forget the food. Fill us up with beer!"

01-14-2010, 08:46 PM	#4
Leadi Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	"making dishes 'themed' to SOE's games" mmmm Batwing crunchies! lol This idea is great!

01-14-2010, 08:51 PM	#5
Calthine SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 181	Instead of buffet, each attendee could receive a Misty Thicket Picnic to munch on.

01-16-2010, 01:04 AM	#6
Dented The Quiet Type Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bourne, MA Posts: 29	what a great idea! Maybe some eq2 inspired vegas cocktails to wash it all down?

03-02-2010, 01:07 AM	#9
Bitterswe Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	That is actually a very good idea!!! now write to them and ask them! =)

03-04-2010, 09:15 PM	#10
Lasod SOE Community Council Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	i am a chef ash, and while i do not wish to cook while on my vacation i can answer some questions - your legal office would probably rule out the option of fan participation because of the use of knives and fire but seeing staff members have to try and make stuff would be funny to watch however if you could get baileys to pay me to tell the chefs there what to make i would galdly do that

03-05-2010, 02:49 PM	#11
Patancia Happy Camper Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	What a great idea. And while we are on the subject of food. Most of us were really disappointed at the lack of a birthday cake last year. It's not too late to make amends. FV popping out of a cake and slices or cupcakes for us all would surely do the trick.

03-05-2010, 07:59 PM	#12
hackhacker The Quiet Type Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5	yeah, that would be a sweet idea. i like that show.

03-21-2010, 11:39 PM	#14
soehatesshamen Happy Camper Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 26	OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us.That man makes some **** good food.I think SOE needs to check this out.Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!!

03-22-2010, 08:20 AM	#16
Saroc_Luclin SOE Community Council Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 171	While most of the time he seems to cook for around 500, he has had a few challenges in the thousand+ range, so it probably isn't that big a deal. If it is possible, I'm sure SOE, Ballys and Food Network would be working out all the details. (And if it isn't possible for Fan Faire, it may be possible for SOE's Open House during Comic Con, but I'd still love to see Fan Faire Impossible. )

03-22-2010, 07:41 PM	#17
Kela Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 394	Saroc_Luclin wrote: While most of the time he seems to cook for around 500, he has had a few challenges in the thousand+ range, so it probably isn't that big a deal. If it is possible, I'm sure SOE, Ballys and Food Network would be working out all the details. (And if it isn't possible for Fan Faire, it may be possible for SOE's Open House during Comic Con, but I'd still love to see Fan Faire Impossible. ) I doupt it would be possable for this Fan Faire even if SoE and Food Network get on the same page, as it takes time to get all the clearances and such, and ofcourse it has to fit into FN's filming Scedule as well. A future Fan Faire might be more possable, if SoE can get a Firm date much farther out then they currently do. As for the numbers, I have seen some where he has cooked for upto 3 or 4k, so the numbers won't be the issue, in fact it would likly not even be a major part of the challange, it will be the Themes of the games or cooking with players that would be the major part of the challange.

03-31-2010, 06:05 AM	#18
Linyar The Quiet Type Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17	Calthine wrote: Instead of buffet, each attendee could receive a Misty Thicket Picnic to munch on. Mmmmmm, egg-saladey!

04-01-2010, 03:42 PM	#19
Raevin The Quiet Type Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40	Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable.

04-01-2010, 05:58 PM	#20
Kela Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 394	Raevin wrote: Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable. If they can ship it out to Vegas from Baltimore...that is kinda a long trip for cake...though they have done it befor, but it was a much bigger event, the Harry Potter Premire.

04-02-2010, 01:08 PM	#21
Raevin The Quiet Type Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40	Kela wrote: Raevin wrote: Ha! Raijinn and I were just talking about this the other day! Our other idea would be to have Charm City Cakes (aka Ace of Cakes) do a cake for FF. I actually do have a contact there, so it would probably be doable. If they can ship it out to Vegas from Baltimore...that is kinda a long trip for cake...though they have done it befor, but it was a much bigger event, the Harry Potter Premire. They do cakes all over, they'd probably just do the detailed stuff in Baltimore and then make the actual cake in Vegas.

04-08-2010, 01:54 AM	#22
ltldog Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 11	That's a great idea OP. I would also ask that they make some vegetarian/vegan friendly themed dishes...and plenty of ale!

04-08-2010, 07:31 AM	#23
Kela Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 394	ltldogg5 wrote: That's a great idea OP. I would also ask that they make some vegetarian/vegan friendly themed dishes...and plenty of ale! yes, I know a number of people that where at last years ff and where stuck eating dry bread with lettues and Tomatos one night and chips and Salsa and maybe beans the other food night.

04-09-2010, 02:16 AM	#24
Dented The Quiet Type Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bourne, MA Posts: 29	I hope there is plenty of lambkabab and vodka to toast with!

07-18-2010, 05:23 PM	#25
Starrla Happy Camper Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36	soehatesshamen wrote: OMG...this would be SO cool.To have " Dinner Impossible" come and cook our grand banquet for us......Altho I dont remember them/him cooking for such a large crowd.We had how many at last years FF? 4000?Hum...cooking for an SOE convention could be thier biggest yet!! I wonder what the world record is for banquet dinner for a crowd...hehehe I must say it sounds like fun.

07-20-2010, 06:31 AM	#26
Naya The Quiet Type Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 12	This sounds like it could be very fun! I have allways wondered what EQ2 food tastes like!