Vendor Information for Taste of South Tampa
We are so glad that you are joining us as a restaurant/sponsor for the 14th Annual Taste of South Tampa to take place on Sunday, March 24th from 1-4PM at the Tampa Garden Club ? Located at 2629 Bayshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33629.
We have 75 vendors participating this year. It is important that you arrive at the time that was assigned/emailed to you. ALL VENDORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO LOAD IN FROM YSABELLA AVE. Please see attached map for load in and parking. All vendors will park at Bayshore Center located just down the street from the Garden Club (there will be parking attendants and signs posted).
DAY OF SET UP UNLOADING:
- ALL VENDORS SHOULD BE SETUP NO LATER THAN 12:15PM. Serving begins at 1PM.
- Vendors must quickly unload their items at the Tampa Garden Club, park their vehicle at Bayshore Center and then come back and set up. Vendors who are able to dolly or cart their items in are encouraged to do so. Vendors must supply their own carts or dolly.
- You are not permitted to leave your car at the Tampa Garden Club. It must be parked off property. Please DO NOT drive on the grass of the Tampa Garden Club. You will be responsible for any damages to the property.
- Vendors must stop serving and breakdown your booth at 4PM. DO NOT break down your booth before 4PM! We will announce the award winners at 4pm. If you have left before the announcement, you will disqualified from winning the ?Best of South Tampa?.
- Vendors are not permitted to smoke within the event footprint or at their 10x10 vendor space.
- Please make sure your tent is weighted down with sand bags and NOT hammered into the ground.
YOUR LOCATION:
A map with your restaurant location is attached/below. This map is NOT to scale. The layout of the event allows for event attendees to enjoy the entire event footprint. Each restaurant/sponsor will have a 10x10 space. We will provide for you (1) 6ft table and (2) chairs.
POWER:
If you did request electric, indicated above, please bring an extension cord and power strip with you! We do not have any additional space with electric. If electric was not requested at the time of your agreement, you will not have access on the day of the event.
TICKETS & WRISTBANDS:
A map with your restaurant location is attached/below. This map is NOT to scale. The layout of the event allows for event attendees to enjoy the entire event footprint. Each restaurant/sponsor will have a 10x10 space. We will provide for you (1) 6ft table and (2) chairs.
POWER:
If you did request electric, indicated above, please bring an extension cord and power strip with you! We do not have any additional space with electric. If electric was not requested at the time of your agreement, you will not have access on the day of the event.
TICKETS & WRISTBANDS:
- The ticket booths will be setup at NOON at the front entrance, no person will be admitted to the event space after that time without a ticket or wrist band.
- Each participating restaurant & sponsor will receive up to 4 General Admission wrist bands during set up so that those working your booth may enjoy the event. Sponsors should have also received additional tickets via US Mail per your sponsorship agreement. These tickets are to be used at your discretion.
- NOTE: Participants will NOT have access to the VIP area with the vendor/sponsor General Admission wrist bands. If you received VIP tickets as a part of your sponsorship agreement, you are able to use your tickets to get a VIP pass on the day of the event. Please BRING your printed ticket with you.
ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU - IMPORTANT!!
These are the items you should bring with you to this event. PLEASE NOTE ? we will not have extra supply of these items.
¨ Marketing materials with your restaurant or business info and how to locate you in Tampa
¨ Tablecloths
¨ Extra table/chairs if you need one. We only provide (1) 6? table and (2) chairs per booth
¨ Garbage Can
¨ Dolly or Cart to unload and load your vehicle
¨ EXTENSION CORDS and POWER STRIPS (we will not have extras!)
¨ Plates, Cups, Napkins, Utensils (forks, spoons, and serving utensils)
¨ Containers to store any leftover food you may have
¨ Paper towels and kitchen cleaner to wipe down tables
¨ Containers for water (you must provide your own water)
¨ Ice chest for ice (you must provide your own ice)
¨ Matches or lighters for burners if you use them to keep your food warm
¨ Fire Extinguisher THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RESTAURANTS!!! Any vendor that is cooking must have the appropriate extinguishers (2A10BC and Class ?K?) and their fuel source must be a minimum of 5? from the heat source (grill).
We will PROVIDE FOR YOU:
¨ (1) 6ft table (We will not have extra tables available.)
¨ (2) Chairs (We will not have extra chairs available.)
We are expecting 1300-1500 attendees so please come prepared to serve lots of food items if you are in General Admission. If you are in VIP, please come prepared to serve 350. This is a tasting event. Full portions are not expected or required.
DOOR PRIZES & GOODIE BAG ITEMS:
These are the items you should bring with you to this event. PLEASE NOTE ? we will not have extra supply of these items.
¨ Marketing materials with your restaurant or business info and how to locate you in Tampa
¨ Tablecloths
¨ Extra table/chairs if you need one. We only provide (1) 6? table and (2) chairs per booth
¨ Garbage Can
¨ Dolly or Cart to unload and load your vehicle
¨ EXTENSION CORDS and POWER STRIPS (we will not have extras!)
¨ Plates, Cups, Napkins, Utensils (forks, spoons, and serving utensils)
¨ Containers to store any leftover food you may have
¨ Paper towels and kitchen cleaner to wipe down tables
¨ Containers for water (you must provide your own water)
¨ Ice chest for ice (you must provide your own ice)
¨ Matches or lighters for burners if you use them to keep your food warm
¨ Fire Extinguisher THIS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RESTAURANTS!!! Any vendor that is cooking must have the appropriate extinguishers (2A10BC and Class ?K?) and their fuel source must be a minimum of 5? from the heat source (grill).
We will PROVIDE FOR YOU:
¨ (1) 6ft table (We will not have extra tables available.)
¨ (2) Chairs (We will not have extra chairs available.)
We are expecting 1300-1500 attendees so please come prepared to serve lots of food items if you are in General Admission. If you are in VIP, please come prepared to serve 350. This is a tasting event. Full portions are not expected or required.
DOOR PRIZES & GOODIE BAG ITEMS:
- If you If you are donating a door prize or would like to put items in the VIP goodie bags (350 guests), please deliver to the STCOC Office by 12PM Thursday, 3/21 ? 701 S Howard Ave., #204 (Above Panera on Howard & Swann)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- PRIOR TO EVENT: STCOC Office (813) 637-0156 or events@southtampachamber.org *Voicemails will not be checked at this number after 4pm on Friday, 3/22.
- SATURDAY: I will be checking email in case of last minute items.
Please follow and share the event on your social media!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthTampaTaste
Facebook Event Page
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@SouthTampaTaste
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Thank you for your participation in this year?s event. We are looking forward to another great event!
Vendor Information for Taste of South...
Date and Time
Sunday Mar 24, 2019