WHAT IS THE SERVING SIZE FOR EACH TASTE?
A “taste” at the festival is the size of an appetizer plate.  (2” by 3” and 1 ½ inch deep plate).

DOES MY RESTAURANT’S BOOTH EARN ANY MONEY BACK FROM SERVING TASTES?
This year we will be using tasting tickets worth $3.00 each.  Each day, your tickets will be collected and tabulated.  Your restaurant will get to keep 1/3 of its net profits.

DOES MY RESTAURANT NEED TO BE LOCATED IN LADERA?
No, we welcome everyone.  This event is a signature event for Orange County. Ladera Ranch has wonderful restaurants, but there are not enough to satisfy the number of attendees.   We welcome our neighboring cities to participate and experience our community.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR A BOOTH?
There is a fee of $700.00 for the 2-day event (until March 1st). Your booth includes a (1) 10X10 canopy, (1) 6ft table and (2) chairs.  If you have your own booth, you are welcome to bring it and set up within the allocated 10X10 dimensions.  There is also a $100.00 clean up deposit that is required with your application. If you are cooking at the event at the event an additional $100 fee is required in addition to the rental fee. At the close of event, a TOL representative will check your booth for any damage or trash to determine if you are eligible for a refund. You are responsible for cleaning up after your booth and depositing all waste products in the designated location. A representative will work with your booth to ensure if you are cooking at the booth all grease and oil is properly discarded.

DOES TOL REQUIRE A DEPOSIT TO SECURE A BOOTH?
Yes.  Your booth must be paid in full along with your cleaning fee deposit prior to the event.  Please download the application for more detail.

CAN I DECORATE MY BOOTH?
You are responsible for your entire display.  Please remember that this is a family-friendly event and your displays must be in good taste.  No use of obscene or suggestive language may be displayed on banners.  You are also responsible for providing your own labor, tools, tape, and zip ties.  We cannot move any items for you, so you must provide your own staff.

HOW DOES MY BOOTH GET STAFFED?
You are responsible for staffing your own booth.  Please do not leave your booth unattended at any time. You will be provided with (4) passes to the event for your staff for both days.  All other tickets for additional staff may be purchased in advance or at the event.

CAN ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS BE MADE FOR MY BOOTH LOCATION?
Yes, the earlier you sign up, the more likely you are able to get a better spot.  It’s based on availability and first come first serve….So don’t wait too long!

HOW MUCH EXPOSURE DO I GET BY PARTICIPATING?
We get up to 20,000 attendees, so the amount of exposure is tremendous.  We are expecting even more with the continuation of the 2-day event and the overwhelming positive feedback.

ARE ALL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED?
We reserve the right to refuse any business.  The TOL committee reviews all applications and will notify the accepted applicant.

CAN MY BOOTH SERVE ALCOHOL?
No.  Due to our ABC licensing, we have designated booths that are solely selling alcoholic beverages.  If you are a key sponsor however, selling (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) beverages will be allowed at your booth with TOL coordination.

HOW CAN I GET STARTED?
It’s so easy!  Just fill out our online application. Payment can be mailed to the address on the form.  If you have any questions, you can also email us at info@tasteofladera.com