 WHEN & WHERE Friday, July 19, 2013, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. - in the parking area at OfficeScape Corporate Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road. Set-up of food begins at 4 p.m.
AWARDS FOR "BEST IN CLASS" FOODS! Attendees will vote to award the best item in each of three categories:
PROMOTION & PUBLICITY
Names of all restaurants who reserve booth space by June 21 will be included in publicity and advertising provided by the Chamber.
BOOTHS & FEES (includes health department fee)
Space selections will be determined by the order of receipt of payment and reservation forms. The participation fee includes your booth assignment and the Health Department's application fee, so you may write one check. A copy of the application for the required Health Department certificate is enclosed; complete it and return it to the Chamber with your check or credit card payment. The Chamber will process your application for you. - $275/Chamber members (includes Health Department application fee)*
- $350/non-members (includes Health Department application fee*
* Deduct $63 if you are submitting a copy of a current annual mobile food license from the Columbus Health Department.  FEATURED FOODS - You may choose to sell appetizers, entrées or desserts, or any combination of these.
- The Chamber will sell soft drinks, beer, water and wine, and asks restaurants not to sell beverages other than pre-approved, frozen specialty beverages or coffee.
FOOD PRICES
Prices (typically $1 to $8) are set by restaurants.
Restaurants keep all the proceeds from food sales.
YOU PROVIDE ...
- Food (no beverages) for sale, along with necessary serving equipment
- Workers to staff your booth
- Disposable plates, bowls, napkins, utensils
- Information to complete the Health Department certificate. (The Chamber will provide you with the application form and will process it for you. Your participation fee includes the Health Department's processing fee.)
- Sanitizing buckets required by Health Department
- Heavy-duty extension cords - minimum 25 feet long
 THE CHAMBER PROVIDES ...
- 10-by-10-foot booth space and two 8-foot tables
- Waste cans and waste removal
- Security police
- Electricity (with advance request only; please note electrical needs on form)
- Seating and tables for patrons (2012 attendance was approximately 5,000)
- Beverage sales (soft drinks, beer, water, wine)
- Application form and processing for Health Department certificate
- Pre-event publicity; promotion during the event; entertainment for all ages
ENTERTAINMENT/ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Musical entertainment from live bands
- Supervised kids' activities and varied family entertainment activities
- Corn hole tournament conducted by Young Professionals of Worthington
- Bounce House
TO PARTICIPATE ...
Complete the registration form online at http://tiny.cc/Taste2013 or request a paper copy of the application by calling the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040. Respond before June 26 to ensure inclusion in publicity. You also may apply in person at the Chamber office at 25 W. England Ave., Suite 100, Worthington, OH 43085. GAIN RECOGNITION AND BUSINESS EXPOSURE THROUGH THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - Guests sample a variety of foods and vote on their favorites. A Taste of Worthington 2012 People's Choice voting results were ... Best Appetizer 1 - Rivage Atlantique - Lobster Salad Rolls 2 - J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Lettuce Wraps 3 - Friendship Village of Columbus - Grilled Fruit Salad Best Entrée 1 - Willow Brook Christian Home - Seared Filet of Beef with Bleu Cheese Polenta Cake, Fried Leeks, Candied Bacon and Beef/Balsamic Reduction 2 - J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood - Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes 3 - Rivage Atlantique - Shrimp and Grits Best Dessert 1 - Mrs. Goodman's Baking Company - Assorted Cookies; Assorted Cupcakes; Assorted Slices of Cake; Assorted Personal Pies 2 - Graeter's - Assorted Ice Cream Flavors in Big Scoop Cups 3 - Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Tiramisu and Baklava Questions?
Contact the Chamber office at 888-3040, or email connect@worthingtonchamber.org.25 W. England Ave., Suite 100, Worthington, OH 43085
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