Become a Participant

About the Event

We invite local businesses and restaurants to become contributors and particiate at The Taste of La Verne. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary delights and unique offerings to the community. Participants will savor an incredible variety of food and drinks from La Verne’s finest businesses, as well as exposure to non-restaurant vendors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting celebration of local flavor and community spirit!

What will be Provided

• One Table 1- 8 foot for front display with one (1) black linen, and one (1- 6 foot for prep) additional back table for prep can be provided if needed 
• Simple hanging sign
• 4 oz Portion Boats, 2oz Cups, 4oz Cups, Utensils, Napkins and Ice.

What each restaurant will need to Provide

• Additional décor/signage. Must not interfere with the visibility of neighboring tables
• Utensils for serving; knives, cutting boards, towels, chafers, platters, etc.
• Flyers, menus, coupons, marketing materials and incentives for guests to visit the restaurant after the event

Menu Items

• Plan food to feed 350-500 guests. Sample sizes only
• All prep-work for menu items to be completed prior to arrival
• All “leftover” food will be discarded and or removed at the end of the evening

Additional Guidelines:

• Food warming by chaffing dishes only, electricity is not available.
• Space is limited to three (3) representatives per table, must be 21 or older.
• Each restaurant will need to adhere to the load-in and load-out schedule.
• After unloading, vehicles must be moved to the designated parking lot.
• Each restaurant must be set-ready to serve food by 5:30 p.m. Restaurants may arrive as early as 3:00 p.m. to set up.
• Each restaurant is required to stay for the duration of the event, the event is open to the public until 8:30 p.m.
• Each restaurant must remove all materials and trash from the booth space by 9:30 p.m.

Cancellation

If for reasons beyond the Chamber’s control the Taste of La Verne must be cancelled, the La Verne Chamber of Commerce is not liable for any cost other than exhibitor space fees. If date or location must be changed for some reason beyond the Chamber’s control, a new date or location will be sent out as soon as possible.