Fees

How much does a booth cost this year? The average booth space for food vendors $1695 for a 10’ x 15’ space. Included in this price: White Canopy (10×10), Temporary Food License, 10′ Front Counter Booth, Pricing Sign, Side Walls, Electrical Service and a shared Portable Sink.

Application Deadlines

When is my application/payment due? All completed applications, participation fee of $1695, insurance certificate, summer sanitation certificate, and additional equipment orders are due no later than 2 weeks prior to each event. Applications deadlines are clearly marked on each application and, if late, are subject to a $50 late fee.

Booth Assignments

How are booth assignments determined? Booth spaces are determined by several factors including: seniority, date of application, food items to be sold, etc. If you are a returning restaurant, we will do our best to keep you in the same location as in previous seasons – if desired.

When can I find out my assigned booth space? We will announce booth locations approximately 6 weeks in advance of each event. However, assignments are subject to change at StarEvents’ discretion.

Menu

How do you ensure that no two vendors are selling the same item? Please be sure to include all items you propose to sell on your application. Please have your menu submitted to us with your completed application. We will work with all Restaurants to ensure a well-rounded festival menu with limitations on duplicate items. The general guideline that should be followed is, if you served it last year, you should be approved to serve it this season.

Anything new must be cleared through StarEvents.  Should a menu conflict arise, decisions will be based on several factors, including if the item was served last year, seniority, if the menu items were submitted prior to the deadline, etc. Menu submissions will be considered final.

How much should I charge for food? Pricing is typically up to each participant.

How will the patrons pay for food? All transactions will be on a cash basis and each Restaurant is responsible for collecting money directly.

Can we sell items that contain raw fish? No.

Ice

Will ice be made available? Most often ice will be available on site and available for purchase. Orders will be cash & carry. A 22 lb bag of ice will be sold for approximately $5.

Dry Ice: As dictated by the City of Chicago Health Department guidelines, should dry ice be necessary to maintain the proper food temperature, it is the vendor’s sole responsibility to provide it.

Water & Soda

Can I sell water this year? Each participant will be allowed to sell water but restrictions will be implemented based on our sponsorship agreement with our water sponsor.

Can I sell soda this year? Yes. We may have a sponsor involved for carbonated beverages. If so, we will supply all food vendors with the specific details related to restrictions and pricing.

Health / Sanitation Inspection

It is important that I attend the Summer Festival Sanitation Seminar? Yes. Your application will NOT be accepted by the city unless you have attend this seminar and have recorded your certificate number on your paperwork. Each restaurant MUST have at least one certified person in your booth at ALL times. If not, you risk being shut down by the City of Chicago.

Does my current Sanitation Training Certificate Apply? No. The city requires each vendor to attend the class yearly and have a Summer Festival Food Vendor Sanitation Certificate.

I took the class last year, do I need to take it again? Yes. Your certificate must be current for the year 2010. Please see the schedule in your packet of information.

What if my last Health Inspection was in 2009? You must contact the Health Department and inform them that you are in need of an inspection as you are preparing to participate in the Taste of Randolph Street. Please keep track of the dates you placed calls and with whom you spoke. Your Health Inspection must state your restaurant is in compliance with all codes and is in good standing. To schedule an inspection call: 312.746.8030

Does each Food Vendor need a hand washing station/sink? Yes. We will be providing a shared unit for every two vendors. The portable handwashing facility will be situated between the two vendors.

Garbage Can & Ash Can

What about Garbage and Ash cans? Please notify us in advance if you will require the use of an ash can. We will ensure that there are enough garbage cans for each food court.

Electricity

Do we have to supply our own extension cords? Yes, you must supply your own extension cords at least 100 ft in length per 20 am circuit. We will not have extensions cords onsite for your use.

Rentals

Why can’t I use my own tent? StarEvents provides the equipment in an effort to simplify the set-up procedures. We prefer to create a clean look for the venue and ensure that the look and feel of the event is controlled.

Why can’t I set up my booth earlier? Specific directions will be provided in the confirmation letter prior to each event.

Golf Cart Rentals

Potentially available – upon request