SAVOR … Catering by SMG is the exclusive provider of all food and beverages at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. As such, no outside food and/or beverages are allowed to be brought into the facility. Please inquire with your food services sales professional regarding requests for exhibitor amenities such as logo-bottled water, hard candies and sample products.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SAMPLING
For those exhibitors desiring to sample food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, you must requestand receive specific written permission from the food services division (SAVOR) of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. All sampling must be in accordance with the policies of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and the food services division (SAVOR), and must be done in compliance with the rules and regulations of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control and the Department of Health. The food services division can offer guidance to your group/event in the process of complying with these governmental organizations (see below). Exact descriptions of sample and portion sizes must be submitted to the food and beverage department fifteen (15) business days prior to your event. Please refer to food services sales professional for approval before selling any vendor booths.
SAMPLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
SAVOR reserves the right to determine whether a group can or cannot sample alcoholic beverages. Please note that your ability to sample alcoholic beverages depends on what type of group you are. For example, some group types include: Trade, Association, Public, etc. SAVOR may surrender its liquor license to you and assist you in obtaining the proper permit (temporary license) from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This will give you full liability for the product you are sampling and will prevent you from incurring any fees and staffing requirements from the food and beverage division. If you cannot obtain your own permit, you can make arrangements with SAVOR. Arrangements include complete product handling, beverage equipment and dispensing, bartenders, ice and glassware. Pricing will be at retail and is subject to state tax (9.75%) and service charge (22%). In addition to the above, exhibitors must present Product Liability insurance in an amount to be determined, so as to fully protect the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, The City of Long Beach, SMG LLC, SAVOR and their directors, officers and staff members from any claim or action rising out of such sampling. An indemnity agreement must also be signed by the event show management.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SAMPLING SIZE LIMITS
For the purpose of sampling sizes, the following guidelines apply:
- Food sampling shall be limited to bite sized portions not to exceed 1 oz per sample.
- Non-alcoholic beverages sample size is 2 oz and can be served in a cup no larger than 4 oz. Full bottles of product are strictly prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverage sampling sizes must not exceed ¼ ounce for spirits (liquor or liquors), or 1 ounce for beer and wine.
TEMPORARY FOOD BOOTHS AND/OR FOOD SAMPLING INVOLVING PREPARATION
The following regulations govern the operation of temporary food booths inside the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center: The Health Department requires you to obtain a permit if you are sampling food and beverage products that are either pre-packaged, considered hazardous in terms of product holding temperatures or if you will be preparing the item to be sampled inside the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Show management is responsible for submitting to the food services division (SAVOR) proof that a permit has been obtained for each exhibitor as well as exact descriptions of sample and portion size for approval. Show management is also required to obtain a Sponsors Health Permit prior to having their individual exhibitors apply. These can be obtained from the Department of Health Services. Clients may apply in person from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Health Department requires at least thirty (30) days' notice prior to the event day(s).
Long Beach Health Department
2525 Grand Avenue Long Beach, CA
90815 562-570-4135
RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD HEATING METHODS
Charcoal and propane are prohibited. Each booth using natural gas, sterno, deep fryers, oven and pizza ovens, used for roasting and barbecuing must contain a fire extinguisher. Additionally, vendors using any of the above methods of cooking must apply for a permit from:
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Mark Garcia
3205 North Lakewood Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-570-2500
Convection ovens, steamers, hot plates and microwaves do not require a special permit but are to be operated away from booth curtains.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center reserves the right to terminate the service of and food or alcohol sampling if your event is in violation of federal, state, county, city laws and/or the policies and procedures outlined above. Any violation will require an immediate removal from the show floor.