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Exhibit on the 2020 Tradeshow Floor!
Exhibitor Prospectus
catersource.com
co-located with
Conference March 9-10Tradeshow March 11-12
About the ShowCatersource is the premier conference and tradeshow for the catering and events industry.
Join us March 9–12, 2020 at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas for the inaugural co-located experience with The Special Event.
The combined event will bring together 8,500+ catering and event professionals and 500+ suppliers to provide an unmatched opportunity to source, network and learn in one sensory-stimulating environment filled with world-class education, culinary and beverage competitions, interactive demonstrations and more.
8,500+Attendees
500+Suppliers
300+ Speakers
200+Sessions
$67.8 Billion Catering Industry Sales Across Industry Segments:
Restaurant & Private Dining $15.8 billion
Quick Serve Retail / Supermarket / Deli / Mobile Catering $15.4 billion
Hotel & Casino Banquet Operations $13.8 billion
Independent Catering Companies - Off Premise $7.2 billion
Contract Food Service Catering $6.2 billion
Sports / Entertainment / Cultural Venues $4.5 billion
Independent Catering Off Premise $2.3 billion
Military Foodservice Catering $1.6 billion
College / University Foodservice Operations (Self-Operated) $1 billion
Catersource 2019 was the first time we exhibited in the show
and it far exceeded our expectations. Being in Las Vegas next year at the Mandalay Bay and
combining with the Special Event Show, we
expect a fantastic event in 2020.
Ken Persson VP, Sales & Marketing,
Maywood Furniture
A Combined Show Floor Means:
60%57%
more brand exposure will offer hundreds more potential leads for exhibitors and sponsors
increase in attendees on the tradeshow floor seeking products and services for their business needs
Meet the 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.
Attendees by Job Industry Attendees by Job Function
■ Caterer – On and Off Premise
■ Independent, Chefs, Military, Consultants, Other
■ University, Colleges, Schools, Healthcare, Contract Management
■ Restaurants – Drop Off, Quick Service, Full Service
■ Hotel, Resort, Casino, Private Club
■ Venue, Convention Center, Sports, Stadium, Meeting Facility
■ Event Planner, Meeting Planner, Event Producer
■ Rental Supplier
49%
12%
8%
8%
8%
5%5%
5%
■ South East ■ West ■ Midwest ■ North East ■ Southwest
International 6% Unknown 4%
Buyers from Across the Country
71% of attendees have purchasing power
66% of attendees looking for new products and services
Purchasing Power
39%
25%
36%
■ Owners, Executives, CEOs and Operators
■ Culinary and Event Professionals
■ Sales, Marketing and Other Industry Professionals
What They’re Buying
● Bar/Beverage Service● Beer/Spirits/Wine● Buffet Equipment● Coffee and Tea● Cooking Appliances● Décor ● Disposables● Entertainment Services● Floral and Centerpieces● Food and Beverage● Kitchen Equipment● Lighting/AV● Linens● Marketing Services
● Outdoor Cooking Equipment● Party Supplies● Rentals● Sanitation ● Smallwares● Software ● Staffi ng● Tables and Chairs● Tabletop/Dinnerware● Technology● Transport Equipment ● Uniforms● Vehicles● Wedding Supplies
19%
9%
17%
16%
30%
2019 Sponsors & Partners
Sponsorship OpportunitiesReceive high visibility through powerful branding and a high-traffi c booth location. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities with event participation, education, and product launches.
Media OpportunitiesExpand your reach and infl uence with annual exposure to 60,000 buyers through all media channels, including print, digital, online, and social. Contact LaShara for media information.
Your Catersource ExperienceExhibitor Booth Package
10’ X 10’: $2,800Add A Corner: $250*Corner charges waived for booths 400sf and larger
Your investment includes:● Full Conference badge ($800 value). Attend education sessions, live
cooking and design demos, and network with industry leaders
● Company listing in the 2020 Event Guide, mobile app, and Catersource.com
● 5 exhibitor badges per 100sf of booth space
● Pre-show promotions & advertising opportunities for exhibitors
● PR opportunities: Highlight your new products in a multi-exhibitor press release
● Customer meeting space on the show floor
● Access to Invite-A-Customer program for unlimited exhibit floor passes for your customers
Exhibiting & Sponsorship Opportunities:
Lisa BrennaAccount Manager O: 612.253.2023C: [email protected]
LaShara DarkenwaldAccount Manager O: 612.253.2033C: [email protected]
Contact us
#catersource catersource.com
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Products
PLATINUM
CRYSTAL
Exhibiting at Catersource as a Platinum Sponsor was a fantastic opportunity for US Foods to showcase our latest product lines for catering and event professionals. The tradeshow allowed
US Foods to network and tell our story to the 5,500+ attendees from across the nation. Through Catersource, we were able to access catering and event professional in-person and through digital
channels to tell them about our great food. Andrew Eppley
Marketing Activation Specialist, US Foods