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Exhibit on the 2021 Tradeshow Floor!

Exhibitor Prospectus

Conference MARCH 8–11

Tradeshow MARCH 10–11

Connect with high-level professionals across the catering and special events industriesCatering and Food Service

College / University Foodservice Operations (Self-Operated)

Contract Food Service Catering

Convention or Meeting Center

Corporate and Business

Cultural Institutions

Destination Management Company

Entertainment Companies

Event Design

Event Planning/ Producing/Consulting

Event Production

Event Rental Companies

Event Site/Banquet Facility

Floral

Golf/Country Club

Hospitality (Hotel/Resort/Casino)

Hotel & Casino Banquet Operations

Independent Catering Off Premise

Manufacturer/Supplier

Military Foodservice Catering

Museums, Arts Organizations,

Non-profits, Associations, Foundations

Premium Incentives/Specialty Advertising

Quick Serve Retail / Supermarket / Deli / Mobile Catering

Restaurant & Private Dining 

Sports / Entertainment / Cultural Venues

Universities

Wedding

Catersource and The Special Event are back together again to celebrate catering & event excellence.

The combined event will bring together thousands of industry professionals and hundreds of suppliers to provide an unmatched opportunity to source, network and learn in one sensory-stimulating environment with over 300 speakers and sessions.

About the Show

We feel that [Catersource & The Special Event] gives us more

than sales – it gives us direction... We are not only developing

connections but we are getting feedback from our buyers

as we are selling our product.

– Rick Speck, Co-Founder, Better Culinary Bags

› Audio-Visual Equipment and Services

› Bar/Beverage Service

› Buffet Equipment

› Business Services (staffing, scheduling accounting payment systems, insurance)

› Cooking Appliances

› Disposables

› Event Entertainment

› Event Equipment Rentals (power, rigging, lifts, fencing, restrooms, crowd control)

› Event Marketing/Branding/Promotional Services

› Event Technology/Computer Hardware/Software

› Event Sites/Venues

› Floral/Plant Material

› Furnishings, Tables, Chairs and Décor Products

› Food and Beverage

› Kitchen Equipment/Servingware/ Food Prep

› Lighting and Special Effects

› Linens/Chair Covers/Draperies/Fabrics

› Outdoor Cooking Equipment

› Portable Flooring/ Carpeting/ Turf/Dance Floors

› Staging/Backdrops

› Tablescapes (flatware/glassware/décor, centerpieces)

› Tents/Tent Accessories/Portable Structures/Inflatables

› Transportation/Group Travel Services

Attendees are Buying…

68% of AttendeesHave Purchasing Power

Our Passionate Attendees are Your Loyal BuyersThe highly-engaged tradeshow attendees are ideal buyers because they purchase in large volume and seek new, diverse products.

Our buyers have a hand in a wide variety of hospitality services, including corporate events, foodservice management contracts and special events.

Meet the Buyers

Attendees Come from All Over the US…

14%Northeast

42%West

17%South

21%Midwest

8%International

30%Catering

22%Event

Planning

11%Entertainment

14%Venue &

Clubs

5%University & College

Attendees byJob Industry

22%Owner/

Executive

31%Event

Professional

12%Sales/

Marketing Professional9%

CulinaryProfessional

9%OperationsProfessional

17%Other

Attendees byJob Function

Sponsorship OpportunitiesReceive high visibility through powerful branding and a high-traffic booth location. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities with event participation, education, product launches, and more!

Media OpportunitiesExpand your reach and influence with annual exposure to 108,000 print, digital, and online subscribers with decision-making power. Contact your sales rep for more information.

Standard 2021 Booth Rate

10’ X 10’: $2,900Add a Corner: $250*Corner charges waived for booths 400sf and larger

Exhibitor Booth Package l Full Conference badge ($900 value). Attend education sessions, live cooking

and design demos, and network with industry leaders

l Enhanced digital listing in the 2021 mobile app and on the conference website

l 5 exhibitor badges per 10’ x 10’ for your booth staff

l Opportunities for pre-show promotions and advertising exclusively reserved for exhibitors

l Access to the free email marketing tool, Invite-A-Customer, and showcase to your clients you will be at the show

2020 Sponsors & Partners

Products

PLATINUM GOLD

sta�mat ™

CRYSTALSILVER

SHOW SPONSORS

Your Catersource & The Special Event Experience

Contact usExhibiting & Sponsorship Opportunities:

Lisa Brenna, Catersource Account Manager C: 612.295.9143 | lisa.brenna@informa.com

LaShara Parham, Catersource Account Manager C: 612.300.8702 | lashara.parham@informa.com

Kevin Hacke, The Special Event Account ExecutiveO: 312-635-9138 | kevin.hacke@informa.com

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