Calling All Food & Drink Partners!

REGISTER NOW

IN SHORT, WHAT WE ASK OF YOU:

• Prepare and serve 1,000 samples of food, approximately 2 to 4 oz.
• Set up and decorate your station!
• Your chef(s) and/or service staff may prepare/finish and plate items on site before serving 1,000+ guests

WHAT YOU GET

• Two general admission tickets to the event for your establishment’s own marketing/incentive programs (a $300 value! These are for you to give away, as tickets are NOT required for your registered chef/staff’s entry!)
• One front table covered for service
• One prep table covered with plastic
• Station signage to recognize your establishment’s participation
• Disposable service ware and ice
• Sanitizing supplies
• Electric hookup (upon request, limited quantity)
• Your establishment promoted in Taste the Future social media and event promotions
• Acknowledgment of your in-kind support for tax write-off purposes
• The eternal gratitude of thousands of Columbus State students helped by the success of this important fundraising event!

Read on for ALL the details and FAQs:

Location:

• This event will be held on Columbus State’s downtown campus, in the central courtyard.

Arrival/Unloading:

• Specific unloading/loading zones for Partners will be shared by email the week prior to the event.
• Volunteers will direct and help you find/get to your station quickly and easily. A limited number of push carts/golf carts will be available for unloading and transporting supplies to your station, but we suggest bringing your own cart if you have one.
• Please plan to enter and unload between 3 - 5 p.m.
• At 5 p.m. all vehicles must be moved to prepare for guest entry.
• Parking is available in specified lots and after unloading, volunteers will direct you to the appropriate location.

Food and Beverage Service Stations:

• You may begin to set-up your station beginning at 3 p.m. If you require an earlier set up, please contact Lori in advance to make arrangements: (614) 200-2407 or dgage1@cscc.edu.
• Each station is located in a ZONE (marked by color). Your Zone Coordinator will help get you everything you may need and provide directions/information as needed.
• Station Components provided:
  • 1 front (serving) table (8’ X 30”) covered with black linen
  • 1 prep/work table (8’ X 30”) covered with plastic
  • Station signage featuring the name of your establishment
  • Access to electricity, if requested in advance. (See below to fill out the Menu Submission Form)
• Feel free to promote yourself. You may decorate your service tables with appropriate decor; items may include flowers, menus, coupons, recipes, etc. Due to fire safety standards, lit candles will not be permitted, tents are not permitted, and Columbus State reserves the right to remove any inappropriate/offensive materials. 
• Your station should open for service at 6 p.m.

Event Supplies Provided:

• Disposable napkins, plates, spoons, and forks
• Ice
• Sanitizer towels and buckets
• Gloves will be available if needed. Ask your zone coordinator.
• If you have any other supply needs, or need additional plates, napkins, or forks-- your zone volunteers will be able to help! Volunteers will be wearing name tags and aprons—do not hesitate to ask them for help.

F-2 Liquor Permit:

If you plan to serve alcohol as part of your offerings, please contact us for approval. We require drink tickets to be exchanged for any alcohol served.The Foundation will procure an F-2 permit for this event. Please note that a F-2 Liquor permit prohibits carrying in any alcoholic beverages for consumption. Water, Pepsi products, beer, and wine will be available to guests. All applicable liquor laws will be followed.

Food Service:

• Food Service begins at 6 p.m. While some early-arrival guests may be roaming around watching you prepare, please refrain from serving guests earlier than 6pm.
• It is recommended that you prepare 900-1000 one-or two-bite servings (roughly 2 to 4 oz servings). The event will host more than 1,000 guests. With more than 45 establishments participating, you will not have to serve every guest.
• There are no restrictions on the type(s) of cuisine you choose to prepare. It may be a customer favorite, new menu offering, or an entirely new creation. It may also be helpful to see what others are preparing, so visit this link to view menus that have been submitted to date.
• Submit your menu and electricity requests here.
  

Marketing

• Look for your menu and listing on our event website.
• Your participation will be promoted on our social media channels, as well. Follow us so you can monitor your shout outs, and be sure to share! 
• Find @TasteCSCC accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 
• Use/follow event hashtag: #tastethefuture

Rain Plan

• This event is held rain or shine.
• In the event of anticipated inclement weather, we’ll update the event website and send an email to all participants with updated instructions. 

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

Partners are entitled to two (2) complimentary General Admission tickets. These are not required for your chefs/associates, who will receive wristbands when they arrive for set up. All partner contacts will receive an email with guest registration instructions. NO PHYSICAL TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED-- digital tickets will be emailed to the guest(s) you indicate on the registration form.

Questions? Concerns? Feedback? Contact Lori at dgage1@cscc.edu.