Thursday, October 10, 2024

Food & Restaurant Registration

Taste of the Coastal Bend is the Portland Texas Chamber Foundation's inaugural fundraiser bringing the community together to celebrate Coastal cuisine, art and entertainment. 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Inaugural Taste of the Coastal Bend. If you would like to be considered for a booth for 2024, please complete and submit the registration below. We will review your submitted application and you will receive a confirmation email of your inclusion as a vendor for the event.

For details on booth sizing and pricing, please refer to the Rules & Regulations.

Booth Options

Electricity Booth Selections (100-290) - Electricity is available. Must bring your own extension cords. Not to exceed 4Amps.

Non-Electricity Booth Spaces (300-350) - No electricity available. Must bring sterno or other means to keep food at temperature. Or for vendors that do not require electricity, ie, bakery, candy, drinks, etc.

Location Information

  • NorthShore Country Club
  • 801 Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX, 78374 US
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Vendor Information

Vendor Agreement

All Exhibitor booths are required to be open, ready to serve, and/or available during the entire event date and time. Please refer to the Rules & Regulations for event time, as well as loading & unloading guidelines for set-up of your booth space. Be aware that the event goes on RAIN or SHINE. Taste of the Coastal Bend is an indoor event, No Refunds or Cancellations due to weather. The Portland Chamber of Commerce or Portland Texas Chamber Foundation will not assume any responsibility for merchandise and/or displays. Gift card payments are non-returnable; no reimbursements to vendors will be honored.

For Vendors, items to be sampled: Please list all items. Items approved by the Taste Planning Committee will be the only items you may sample. Be ready to serve 250-300 samples at the event. The Portland Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant at its sole discretion. (Please be sure to list ALL items you plan to bring.)

Please list and explain what tastings your business will offer.

Please select the restaurant category that best describes your business.

  • Foods influenced by Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean or Thai cultures with common ingredients like soy, rice, and noodles.

  • Foods cooked by live fire, roasting, or smoke such as brisket, ribs, corn, and vegetable salads.

  • Foods consisting of fillings usually meats and vegetables on sliced buns or bread rolls, special sauces and sides such as vegetable salads, fries, or chips.

  • Provider of coffee, tea or boba, shakes, smoothies, kombucha or juice.

  • Provider of baked goods, ice cream, fruit style foods, smoothies and drinks, or candy.

  • Fast food or hand made foods that are served with quick counter service, lunch, dinner, breakfast, and snacks or treats.

  • Gourmet food or hand made foods that are served in a formal manner with multiple courses, high quality desserts, or chef special menus.

  • Foods offered include appetizers, specialty snacks, charcuterie boards, or food and drink pairings.

  • Foods with an Italian or Mediterranean origin created by traditional Italian cooking with pasta, olive oil, butter and cheeses.

  • Foods influenced by Mexican, Spanish, or Native American ingredients with a diverse range of dishes with ingredients like beans, corn, and chile peppers.

  • Foods that include various types of fish and shellfish.

  • Restaurant that specializes in steaks and chops.

Rules & Regulations

Registration Options

  • Taste of the Coastal Bend will host up to 30 food exhibitors. All spaces are 6ft x 6ft. Booth selections must be made from the locations available only. All spaces are first come, first reserved and subject to approval. Booths will be supplied with electricity. There is no fee but the option to provide $100 in gift cards to your establishment. Refer to Rules & Regulations for further details on electricity and set up.

  • Taste of the Coastal Bend will host up to 30 food exhibitors. All spaces are 6ft x 6ft. Booth selections must be made from the locations available only. All spaces are first come, first reserved and subject to approval. Booths will be supplied with electricity. The fee to register is a $50 gift card to your establishment. Refer to Rules & Regulations for further details on electricity and set up.

  • Cass Real Estate St. Patrick's Day Celebration After Party will host up to 15 outdoor food trucks. All spaces and placement will be at the discretion of event planners. All spaces are first come, first reserved and subject to approval. Food Trucks must supply their own electricity. There is no fee but the option to provide $50 in gift cards to your Food Truck.

Select only one booth with or without electrical outlets, that will best represent the food you will present at the event.   If you require more than 2ft behind or in front of your booth space, you MUST bring your own set up and table coverings. Additional booth space is available if you provide your own tables or setup with your selection. Please let us know by selecting the button.

  • Vendor will bring additional setup not more than 2 feet outside booth space.

  • Vendor will remain within the booth space allotted.

All applications will be reviewed before acceptance. We do not allow profanity, tobacco, drugs, pornography, weapons, firearms or any other illegal substance.

The Portland Chamber of Commerce, its officers, agents, employees, and other representatives shall not be held liable for, and hereby are released from liability from, any damages, loss, harm, or injury to the person or property of the exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, and other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, water, weather, accident, or other cause. The exhibitor shall indemnify, defend, or protect the Portland Chamber of Commerce and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability, damages, loss costs, attorney’s fees and expenses or whatever kind of nature which might result from or arise out of any action or failure to act on part of the exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives.

Upgrade your business promotion for the event by placing an advertisement in the event program. As a Chamber Member your booth will be listed with a business card size ad and as a Non-Member your business will be listed by name, but you can upgrade with an ad. The printed event program will be seen by the attendees. Programs will be available to all the attendees during the event. Your advertisement in the event program will be seen by over 300 readers. Program size: 8"x5" Full Color print. If you would like to place an advertisement in the program, select from one of the options below. Please send all ads to [email protected].. More information will be emailed to you upon submission of this application.

Upgrade Ad

  • Full Page Ad

    Full Page Ad

    Event program full page, color advertisement. Ad must be submitted in pdf, jpg or png format. Size: 8"x5.15"

    $25.00 ea.
  • Half Page Ad

    Half Page Ad

    Event program horizontal, half page, color advertisement. Ad must be submitted in pdf, jpg or png format. Size: 3.85"x5.15"

    $15.00 ea.
  • Business Card Ad

    Business Card Ad

    Event program vertical, business card size, color advertisement. Ad must be submitted in pdf, jpg or png format. Size: 3.95"x2.43"

    $10.00 ea.
By signing, all Chamber Member registrants understand that you have the option to provide up to $50 in gift cards to your establishment. This offer will not end for members but must be applied prior to registration.

By signing, all Non-Member registrants understand that you must supply $50 in gift cards to your establishment as the entry fee. Gift certificates are acceptable.
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