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1 The Taste is the perfect place to showcase your products, reward your loyal clientele and promote and expand your customer base. With our successful, recognized brand, you can reach 2500 upscale attendees in just one day. Join us! The Taste of Huntington Beach helps us build on our relationship with the local community which is incredibly important to us. We are looking forward to participating again in Brook Boehmke Trujillo; Slater's 50/50 Management, LLC SPONSORS Engage Customers and Elevate Your Brand Be an Active Supporter of the Children s Library in Huntington Beach VENDORS Prime Opportunity to Showcase Your Products and Services to Our Cultured OC Audience Build Relationships and Interact with New Customers RESTAURANT/ FOOD EXHIBITORS Featuring Over 50 Local Eateries Showcase Your Most Creative Culinary Delights Competition and Awards BEVERAGE EXHIBITORS Featuring 30 Wineries & 15 Premium Breweries Compete For Awards in Several Categories Non-Alcohol Beverage Companies Welcome The Taste of Huntington Beach is the best food event in Orange County because you can take a bite out of the best restaurants this food-focused city has to offer." Andrew Gruel; Slapfish Restaurant Group, LLC Contact Celeste@TasteHB.com to be part of the fastest-growing outdoor event in SoCal! All proceeds from the Taste benefit the HB Children s Library (The Taste is organized by the Friends of the Children s Library (FOTCL), a 501c3 non-profit) For Tickets and Event Info Visit

2 To Our Culinary Partners: The Taste of Huntington Beach is an established community event offering sips, samples and shopping by a wide range of exceptional enterprises to over 2,000 guests. From legendary fine dining establishments to newly opened eateries the line-up offers a delicious taste of Huntington Beach s culinary delights. Guests also experience a variety of fine vintages and quality brews presented by over 50 California wineries and premium breweries. The Taste of Huntington Beach is the only event where you can access an unrivaled selection of the top restaurants in HB all in one venue. We invite you to be an integral part of this unique experience in our vibrant beach community. Once again we will hold the Taste competition with professional chefs and food critics dropping by each booth to sample your creative treats. Award categories include Best Taste, Best Savory, Best Sweet, Best Decorated Booth and Most Enthusiastic Presentation. Winners will be celebrated on all social media outlets and the event website. Our extensive marketing provides exceptional exposure through a wide variety of media advertising, press coverage, marketing, local businesses, check inserts at restaurants and on-site event visibility. Culinary partners are showcased on the TasteHB website and Facebook page and cross-promotional advertising linked to your website. Please contact Celeste Hamil, celeste@tastehb.com to participate in this major fundraiser for the HB Children s Library and together we can make a difference for the kids in our community! RESTAURANT/ FOOD EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS Event Hours: 11:30am -VIP Entrance Opens 12Noon- 4:00pm - General Admission Event held rain or shine! Exhibitor Gate Opens at 8:00am for setup and closes at 11:30am. You must be set up by 11:30am when VIP Guests are admitted. Check in at the exhibitor gate and confirm location of booth space. Each individual working in your booth must have an event ticket when they check in. If they do not have a ticket one can be purchased at the gate. 6 tickets are provided for you and your staff; you may purchase up to 6 more $40 each Exhibitors must maintain a presence in the booth space until 4:00pm -No early break downs A Representative of the restaurant must attend one of the meetings on Thursday, April 23, 2015 (times and location TBA) to receive staff tickets, purchase additional tickets and receive event day directions Restaurant/ Food Exhibitors Will Provide: o A total of 1900 small (1 oz.) samples, split between two food items o Decorations and linens, promotional material and your own dolly o Limited grill stations are available. You must provide your own grill, fire extinguisher and ground cloth to catch grease. Dumping of grease is not allowed. If you need special services, please contact us. The Taste Of HB Will Provide: o Company sign and listing in the event program o 10 x 10 foot booth space in main tent or grill line with one 8-foot table and one 6-foot table with 2 chairs o Loading and unloading assistance with free parking o All Plastic ware including eating utensils, cups, plastic tablecloth and ice

3 RESTAURANT/FOOD EXHIBITOR FORM 2015 SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2015 Huntington Beach Sports Complex; Goldenwest Street; Huntington Beach, CA Event Held Rain Or Shine EXHIBITOR/VENDOR GATE OPENS AT 8 AM AND CLOSES AT 11:30 AM JUDGING BEGINS AT 11:30 YOU MUST BE SET UP BY 11:30AM Business Name: Contact Name: Business Address: City: State: Zip: Business Phone: Website: Event On-Site Rep Name: Cell Phone: Business License # : On Site Grill Station: Yes: No: Access to Electricity: Yes: No: (Limited electricity available in the tent- First Requests Honored) I have read the Restaurant/Food Exhibitor Rules and Regulations: Sign Here A representative of the restaurant must attend one of the meetings on Thursday, April 23, 2014 (location and times TBA) for distribution of staff tickets, purchase of additional tickets and to receive event day instructions. Up to 6 additional Taste tickets may be $40 each, either before or at the event Pay Fees by Mail - Make Checks Payable to: Friends of the Children s Library Mail to: Friends of the Children s Library; Attn. TasteHB; 7111 Talbert Avenue; Huntington Beach, CA or Pay Fees by Credit Card Online Contact Celeste Hamil (We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) Submit completed form AND the Health Department Declaration form to Celeste Hamil (NOTE a copy of your CA Driver s License is no longer required) By Celeste@TasteHB.com or By Mail to: Friends of the Children s Library; Attn: TasteHB; 7111 Talbert Avenue; Huntington Beach, CA Questions? Contact Celeste Hamil, Celeste@TasteHB.com or call THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 Friends of the Children s Library is a 501c3 non-profit organization Federal ID#

4 ATTACHMENT I DECLARATION OF FOR-PROFIT ENTITY This declaration is to affirm that (Name of for-profit entity) is requesting exemption from State Law requirements for Temporary Food Facilities under provisions of Section (c) (4) of the California Retail Food Code, and will be giving or selling food at: (Name of Event) (Address or Location) (City, Zip) Date(s) of Event For the benefit of (Name of Sponsoring Nonprofit Association) I certify that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify under penalty of perjury that the above named for-profit entity will receive no monetary benefit, other than that resulting from recognition for participating in the event. Name (Print) Phone ( ) Address City Zip Signature Title Date F R 10/ E. DYER ROAD, SUITE 120, SANTA ANA, CA Telephone: (714) / FAX: (714)

5 ATTACHMENT IV COUNTY OF ORANGE HEALTH CARE AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RECOMMENDED FOOD HANDLING GUIDELINES I. FOOD HANDLERS A. Wear clean clothing. B. Wash hands before handling food and at frequent intervals. C. Wear hat, cap, or some type of hair covering. D. Do not smoke in food booths. E. If you are ill or have sores on your hands, you should not handle foods. II. III. IV. REFRIGERATION-COLD FOODS A. Refrigeration; dry ice; or ice may be used. B. Meats, hamburger patties, sauces, cream pastries, wieners, sausages, milk and other readily perishable foods require refrigeration to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria or the production of toxins VERY IMPORTANT! C. Foods should not be kept out at room temperature in your stands if they require refrigeration. D. Thaw all frozen foods by placing them in a refrigerator, or by use of ice or dry ice. You may need 24 to 30 hours to thaw food in this manner. HOT FOODS A. Keep foods being served hot at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria or the production of toxins. B. Foods kept in warmers or similar devices should be heated quickly. C. All hot foods left over from the previous day should not be reused. FOOD PROTECTION A. All open food should be protected from contamination by the public and the food booth workers. B. Keep foods covered as much as possible to protect all open foods from flies, dust, insects, and the public. Screening of booths is recommended. C. All food, food containers, and utensils should be kept a minimum of six (6) inches above the floor. D. Handle foods as little as possible. Use utensils (i.e., tongs, scoops, etc.). V. UTENSILS A. Use only clean utensils. B. Use only single-use, throw-away spoons, forks, plates, cups, etc. C. Do not use galvanized or enamelware storage containers for acidic foods or juices. D. A food thermometer is required in each food booth. VI. INSECTICIDES: Do not store any poisonous substances such as insecticides near foods. VII. CONDIMENTS: Individual packages, squeeze, pour or pump-type containers should be used. Should you desire further information, please contact this office at (714) F R 10/ E. DYER ROAD, SUITE 120, SANTA ANA, CA Telephone: (714) / FAX: (714)