Restaurant Info – 2012 Seattle
CHANGES TO TASTE WASHINGTON
The Washington State Wine Commission and Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) announced the formation of a new partnership to produce Taste Washington, the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event held annually in Seattle.
The Taste Washington Grand Tasting, previously a one-day event, will now expand to two days, Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle. We are confident that the expanded format will enhance business opportunities for wineries, restaurants, hotels, visitor attractions and other businesses.
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
All load in is through the East Hall. All access is through the North Lot. Click HERE for directions & a map to CenturyLink Field Event Center.
LOAD-IN HOURS
Friday, March 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All load-in is through the East Hall of the CenturyLink Field Event Center. We encourage all participants to load-in early. This will ensure that everyone will be ready by the time the doors open.
Seminars occur at CenturyLink Field Event Center on the Concourse Level from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Load-in will be restricted starting at 10:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
CHECKLIST
It is essential we have your restaurant fill out our event checklist to ensure we have the proper supplies and electrical at your table. Please click HERE to fill out the short checklist.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
All restaurants must fill out and submit a Temporary Food Application to the King County Health Department. The fee is $55, made payable to the Health Department. Click here to download the permit.
COOKING / FIRE MARSHAL GUIDELINES FROM CENTURYLINK
Note: No propane is allowed at CenturyLink Field Event Center
Download the fire marshal & cooking guidelines HERE.
RESTAURANT REPRESENTATIVES
Each winery is allotted four representative badges with each winery registration. Please add the names of your representatives to your registration by March 15th. You can purchase additional restaurant badges for $85 per by contacting Melinda Haynes. Badges will be available at check-in. It will be your responsibility to keep your badge for entry on Sunday.
RESTAURANT SUPPLIES PROVIDED
- 8' display table draped in black linen
- 8' prep table
- ID sign with restaurant name
- 4 representative credentials
- 4 Riedel wine glasses for reps*Glasses will be available at Restaurant Check-In
- Plates
- Napkins
- Forks or spoons
Ice is available throughout the event. Each pod has an ice chest with ice or at the Supply Hut located next to the Gift Bag area.
*Note - If you need electrical, please pre-order it by contacting Melinda Haynes. 5AMPS of electrical are provided at no charge if you pre-order. Anything over 5AMPS will be billed back to your restaurant.
RESTAURANT CLEAN UP - SATURDAY
The event ends at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Taste Washington Staff will provide the following clean up service:
- Empty trash and compost bins
- Restock ice chest in the center of the pod
- Restock plates, napkins and forks/spoons
Restaurants are responsible for general table clean-up. If you have soiled linen, please talk to a Taste Washington Staff Member at the Supply Hut to discuss replacement.
RESTAURANT LOAD-OUT - SUNDAY
The event ends at 5:00 p.m. Please do not break down stations until after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Fire code requires consumers exit before load-out can begin. The East Hall doors will not open before consumers have left the building. Your patience is appreciated.
Participants are responsible for removing all equipment or supplies on Sunday, April 1.
Load out the same way you entered. Please return all hand trucks to the East Hall loading entrance.
Any materials remaining at the end of the event will be disposed of; Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Washington State Wine Commission are not responsible for any personal or company property left behind.
Please return your credential to a badge collection box or Taste Washington Staff Member.
DÉCOR
Restaurants may bring table décor that may not exceed the 6' of table space provided. Decorations may not exceed 6' in height (from floor). Standard size, free standing banners (banner bugs) are permitted behind your table and may not exceed 7' in height or 3' in width. Décor will not infringe on any of your neighboring wineries or restaurants. Electrical service is not provided.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Seminars take place both Saturday and Sunday at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Just a reminder, Taste Washington is now a TWO DAY event. Please be prepared to staff your table and serve food both Saturday and Sunday. Event hours are 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. both days.
Attendees had the opportunity to purchase one or two-day Taste Washington tickets.
Wineries are organized alphabetically (A - Z).
Restaurants are placed in each of the pods to allow guests to sample as they taste wine.
EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Varsity Communications, Event Producers:
Melinda Haynes, Event Manager206.367.2420 x1223 • 425.652.1007 (cell)
Dick Stephens, Event Producer206.367.2420 x1207 • 206.484.5284 (cell)
Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Lauren Simpson, Special Projects Manager206.461.5852 • 360.513.9551 (cell)
Washington State Wine Commission:
Katie Sadler, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Winery Coordination206.326.5764 • 206.553.9894 (cell)
For up-to-the-minute traffic reports, please visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/ or call 1-800-695-ROAD (1-800-695-7623)
The Washington State Wine Commission looks forward to a great 2011 Taste Washington weekend and we thank you for your support and participation. Your feedback is encouraged and we look forward to hearing your thoughts this year.
