GARDEN GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The event will benefit The Garden Grove Community Foundation (GGCF) which was founded In 1998 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The mission of the GGCF is to help improve the quality-of-life in our community by providing opportunities for people of all ages and cultures to gather together." Since the 1990’s, Garden Grove has transformed itself from a bedroom
community to a growing and dynamic city with a population of close to 172,000 residents. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2017 TASTE OF GARDEN GROVE
Your participation in this event is truly appreciated as we work to raise funds for the Garden Grove Community Foundation (GGCF) and provide a great way for our community to come together through amazing food and music. VENDOR INFORMATION-$200 donation to reserve your booth
All booth locations are pre-assigned on a first come first served basis;
Booth Load-in begins at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 1:30 p.m;
Booth break-down begins at 9:30 p.m. and must be completed by 11 p.m. Food Vendors Booth size-maximum-10’x10’, Fire Rated & 50LB sand/water bag on each post;
Vendors receive 10 passes to get in valued at $200. There is no guest list;
Vendors are required to supply all items for booth (tent, tables, chairs, decorations, storage, utensils, linens, refrigeration, propane warmers etc.), unless otherwise arranged in writing;
Please try to pre-cook food and use propane warmers; It’s possible to bring a generator, if necessary. Electrical will not be provided at the venue;
By participating this year you will be given the opportunity for First Choice booth placement for 2018 Taste of Garden Grove;
REQUIRED PARTICIPATION PAPERWORK
All food vendors must have valid Orange County Health Department Permit;
All vendors must have signed vendor agreement with LFA Group LLC to participate at the event;
All vendors must have provided proof of insurance with LFA Group LLC as additionally insured;
City of Garden Grove Business License;
FOOD “TASTES” / PRODUCT SAMPLINGS
Food vendors will offer a “Taste” to the public for 1-ticket. You are required to receive a ticket for each taste;
Plan to serve 700-900 people;
Food “Tastes” 3” or less in diameter. This is a “TASTE” NOT a “PLATE”
Food “Tastes” will be monitored by event staff;
Product sampling is offered at 1-ticket per sample;
No money is to exchange hands with the public and vendors
“Taste” tickets can be purchased at the designated ticket booths inside the event for $2 each;
VENDOR PASSES
Each participating vendor will receive 10 general admission tickets into the event valued at $200 that can be given or sold to your employees or guests. The early bird price is $200 to reserve a spot in the courtyard. Prime Spot with Limited Space Available!!! VENDOR PASSPORT PROGRAM
The Taste of Garden Grove is offering participants an opportunity to rate the vendors with a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to a Taste of Garden Grove participating food vendor of their choice. Taste of Garden Grove participants are asked to visit a minimum of six (6) booths in order to be eligible for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. As the participants enjoy the fun, ask each vendor to stamp/sign your passport and rate them based on the assigned categories...Best Taste, Best Service/Attitude, Best Booth Design, Best Plating, Best Activity, Best Overall. Once the participants have their passport stamp/signature from at least six vendors, drop it in the box at the ticket booth and you’ll be eligible to win! Certificates will be awarded within a week after the event. The participant will be contacted via email/phone and asked to pick the vendor of your choice. We will then mail you your gift certificate. Again, thank you all for your participation. We look forward to a very successful event. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any questions.
