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 - Electricity is available. Must bring your own extension cords. Not to exceed 4Amps.
Non-Electricity Booth Spaces - 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.
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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.
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 must provide $50 in gift cards to your establishment. Refer to Rules & Regulations for further details. No electricity is provided.
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 not 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.
Vendor will bring additional setup not more than 2 feet outside booth space.
Vendor will remain within the booth space allotted.
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.
Full Page Ad
Event program full page, color advertisement. Ad must be submitted in pdf, jpg or png format. Size: 8"x5.15"
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"
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"
Add Purchase Protection for a small fee and get a 100% refund of your registration purchase should you be prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. (Full Terms)
Why protect your registration purchase? Purchase Protection covers:
Purchase Protection covers many common unforeseen circumances, but exclusions apply. View full List of qualifying circumstances and exclusions.
* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Not available for or applicable to events, attendees, or travel outside of the USA. Purchase Protection is a service offered by Purchase Protection LLC. Purchase Protection is not an insurance policy. It is a service that will refund you 100% of your event fees, taxes and dues should you be prevented by unforeseen circumstances from attending the event. Purchase Protection does not apply to, and will not reimburse, merchandise purchases and charitable donations. Purchase Protection fees will be charged as a separate transaction. Any changes made to your purchase will not change the amount covered in this agreement.
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