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2018 EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK
TO OUR EXHIBITORS Welcome to the 2018 Charleston Wine + Food festival. We are thrilled to have you as a Culinary Village participant for the festival’s thirteenth year! We have some new and exciting elements debuting in 2018, including The Gourmetisserie, the re-imagined Third Space + a fresh, new Artisan Market layout! I would like to thank you for joining our festival family as a participant, and for your continued support of our charity efforts. As a participant in the Culinary Village, you serve as a representative of the festival, so we’ve designed this Exhibitor Training Handbook to provide you with all the details you will need to help make your festival experience a success. This tool is designed specifically to help you and contains important documents, deadlines, key contact information and a preferred vendor list. Please review this information thoroughly and use this digital guide for your reference as you prepare for the festival. U P CO M I N G D E A D LI N E S : January 31, 2018: Submit your company COI or additionally insured info ($70 fee to be added to the CHSWFF policy) Wine Retail Selection Due (for Corkyard Exhibitors only) Submit your company Booth Needs Form We are excited to work with you on another successful CHSWFF weekend! This event could not happen without you + we are grateful for all of your contributions to the festival. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance as you prepare for the festival. Sincerely, ALI MILLER Event Director Cell - 443.880.3995 ali@charlestonwineandfood.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter.........................................................................................................................................................2 Key Festival Contacts................................................................................................................................................3 Culinary Village 101 ...............................................................................................................................................4-5 Artisan Market + The Hub Map ..........................................................................................................................6-7 Corkyard + Beer Garden Map .............................................................................................................................8-9 Exhibitor Rules + Regulations ...........................................................................................................................10-16 Preferred Vendors ..............................................................................................................................................18-19
KEY FESTIVAL CONTACTS
LAUREN TURGEON Special Projects Manager Cell - 770.401.1685 lauren@charlestonwineandfood.com
AMY DEVITO Corkyard Coordinator Cell - 516.317.0736 amybdevito@gmail.com
DAN O COMITE Artisan Market Coordinator Cell - 617.240.1405 danocomite@gmail.com
KELCIE KEITH Biergarten Coordinator Cell - 864.809.5287 kelcie2117@gmail.com
LAURA BRIAR The Hub Coordinator Cell - 908.309.3809 laura.decker@gmail.com
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CULINARY VILLAGE 101 The all inclusive Culinary Village is open to Culinary Village ticket holders from 12pm-5pm Friday, Mar. 2, Saturday, Mar. 3 and Sunday, Mar 4. Tickets are $110 per person on Friday, $125 on Saturday and Sunday, with a Local Rate of $75 per person on Sunday. Each ticket affords the guests a commemorative wine + beer glass. ARTISAN MARKET Our one-stop sample and shop marketplace offers an array of local and regional artisanal brands, all available for you to take home. Peruse + taste unique food + beverage provisions, kitchen essentials, bespoke culinary products, handcrafted jewelry, accessories and more. CORKYARD Step right up and sip to your heart’s desire in this - exclusively vino - tasting experience in the Village. With 20+ wineries pouring an assortment of wines from around the globe, your tastebuds will be tannin-talized. This space will also feature a painting experience for guests, brought to you by Le Creuset + Wine & Design. WINE RETAIL SHOP presented by Bottles Fall in love with a bottle of wine? Find a brew that was made for you? Bring it home, or uncork onsite in the Wine Retail Shop presented by Bottles. Here you can also sample other vinos, enjoy case discounts, and place orders for very special bottles of wine tasted throughout the festival’s workshops + events. CHSWFF RETAIL Snag #CHSWFF swag + get your cookbook signed here! MAIN STAGE presented by Williams Sonoma Enjoy a fusion of live music and high-energy culinary demos, with a bit of friendly competition sprinkled in. BEER GARDEN presented by Bay Street Biergarten Ah, a beer lover’s paradise. Grab a complimentary beer glass and take a walk through this open-air space as you sample a variety of specialty brews from the Carolinas and beyond. THE HUB Featuring a cornucopia of delectable food + beverage exhibitors from around the country, The Hub is a delicious way to experience top restaurants, purveyors, spirits, and culinary creations that you won’t soon forget. Here you’ll get to Slice + Dice with our Offical Knife partner, WÜSTHOF Knives USA, gather ‘round the fire with Springer Mountain Farms and get a taste of Charlotte! ROSÉ GARDEN presented by Château d’Esclans Sip the day away with our friends at Château d’Esclans in the Rosé Garden! Yes way, rosé. GOURMETISSERIE This space to feature award winning chefs hosting 70+ demos and tastings at six flavorful stations. Wash your bites down with a curated selection of beverages including Goose Island Beer Co., Fernet-Branca, Pure Leaf, and our Official Water partners, Acqua Panna + San Pellegrino. GRILLS + GRATES presented by Firefly A spectical + tasting of open fire cooking, served from the chef to you. THE PATIO This newly added space is not to be missed. Join in on the fun with Entertain! hosted by Toyota. The folks at Toyota have truly mastered the art of entertaining! Come play games with your favorite chefs and take home goodies for your next get-together. Here you’ll also get a taste of Craft on Draft presented by Don Julio.
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1.The Charleston Soap Chef
16. Gourmet Attitude
2. Pure Fluff Co.
17. Toadfish Outfitters, LLC
3. Butter Pat Industries
18. The Crescent Olive
4. Middleton Made Knives
19. Brackish
5. Know Allergies
20. Smithey Ironware
6. Crude Bitters and Sodas
21. Sallie’s Greatest
7. Go Forth Goods
22. La Farm Bakery
8. Bulls Bay Saltworks
23. Old Whaling Co.
9. Creminelli Fine Meats
24. Candy Shop Vintage
10. Bittermilk & Barcoop Bevy Cocktail Mixers
25. Carolina’s Cakes
11. MM Clay
26. Charleston Original Sauces
12. Charleston Mix Bloody Mary
27. Sea Island Forge
13. HookNHide Belts
28. Pappy & Company
14. GOLDBUG Modern Handmade Jewelry
29. Sage Harvest Gourmet Jerky
15. Christina Jervey Jewelry
30. Krewe
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1-4. Charlotte
26. Cirrus Vodka
5. Republic Ice Cream
27 + 29. Thermador
6. High Wire Distilling
28. Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur
7. Kiawah Island Golf Resort
30. Heaven Hill Brands
8 + 10. Bedlam Vodka
31. Durham Distillery
9. Deep Eddy Vodka
32 + 34. Hendrick’s Gin
11. Media
33. Media
12. Nueske’s Bacon
35. Naked Turtle Rum
13. Jim Beam
36. SC Aquarium Good Catch
14. Cruzan Rum
37. Cathead Distillery
15. Dixie Southern Vodka
38. Johnnie Walker
16. Edrington Spirits
39. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
17. Shaw-Ross Spirits
40. Media
18. Brown-Forman Beverages
41. Royal Cup Coffee & Tea
19. DelGrossos Foods
42. Absolut Elyx
20. Media
43. Montage Palmetto Bluff
21. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
44. Holy City Spirits
22. Bombay Sapphire 23 + 25. Amaro Montenergo 24. The American Pig
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1. Champagne Château de Bligny
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Vintage Wine Estates - B.R. Cohn Santa Rosa, CA
2. The Winebow Group - MundoVino
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Fess Parker Winery
3. Sassorgale
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Craft + Estate
4. Kettmeir
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Alexander Valley Vineyards
5. Left Coast Cellars
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Clambake & Ripe Life Wines + Tenuta dei Mille's Sicilian Wine
6. Fine Terroir
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F.X. Magner Selections
7. Wine Spectator
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Pellegrini Sonoma
8. Niner Wine Estates
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Opolo Vineyards
9. Justin + Landmark Wines
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Wölffer Estate Vineyards
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1. New Belgium Brewing
10. Guinness
2. River Rat Brewery
11. T.W.’s Pitcher Brewing Co.
3. Brooklyn Brewery
12. Holy City Brewing
4. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
13. Seattle Cider Co.
5. Tradesman Brewing
14. Ship's Wheel Hard Cider
6. Owl’s Brew
15. Wölffer No. 139 Ciders
7. Pawley’s Island Brewing
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8. Allagash Brewing Company
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9. Frothy Beard Brewing Company
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EXHIBITOR RULES + REGULATIONS TIMELINE + HOURS OF OPERATION: VENDOR LOAD IN + OUT THURSDAY, MARCH 1 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Load In* *Specific time slot to be assigned FRIDAY, MARCH 2 7:00 - 10:00 AM: Load In SUNDAY, MARCH 4 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Load Out* *Can also load out as needed on Monday, March 5 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WEEKEND SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MARCH 2 7:00 - 10:00 AM: Final Load-In + Booth Prep 10:30 - 11:30 AM: Opening Ceremony 12:00 - 5:00 PM: Culinary Village Operating Hours SATURDAY, MARCH 3 7:00 - 11:00 AM: Booth Prep as needed 12:00 - 5:00 PM: Culinary Village Operating Hours SUNDAY, MARCH 4 7:00 - 11:00 AM: Booth Prep as needed 12:00 - 5:00 PM: Culinary Village Operating Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Load-Out
CREDENTIALS: Exhibitor packets (including credentials and load-in passes) will be available for pick-up at the Charleston Wine + Food office (635 Rutledge Ave. Suite 101) from Tuesday, February 13 – Friday, February 16 from 10am to 4pm. Packets will then be held at the SieMatic showroom store (444 King Street) and will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, February 28th from 9am to 7pm. You may pick up your at either location. The packet will contain necessary credentials for entry to each day of the Culinary Village. All participants will receive (2) working wristbands per day, noting their role as a participant of the festival. Your working wristband is NOT A TICKET and will only give you working access to the Culinary Village. Important notice: You must pick-up your packet BEFORE arriving on-site at the Culinary Village.
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No person shall be granted access to the event site without a valid credential or ticket. This requirement will be strictly enforced. All people within the festival must be 21+; this includes workers, partners, volunteers, staff, etc. If you have any questions regarding your credentials please connect with your tent coordinator on site or email lauren@charlestonwineandfood.com. BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS: ARTISAN MARKET: Exhibitors in this space will recieve: • 10’x10’ area • (1) 8’ front table and (1) 6’ back table with linens • (2) chairs • (2) working village credentials per day • Company Name overhead booth signage • (2) GA tickets Friday Culinary Village • Specific additional booth needs as requested THE HUB: Exhibitors in this space will recieve: • 10’x10’ area • (1) booth front bar and (1) 6’ back table w/ linen • (2) chairs • (2) working village credentials per day • Company Name overhead booth signage • (2) GA tickets Friday Culinary Village • Specific additional booth needs as requested CORKYARD + BEER GARDEN: Exhibitors in these spaces will recieve: • 10’x10’ area • (1) booth front bar and (1) 6’ back table w/ linen • (2) chairs • (2) working village credentials per day • Company Name overhead booth signage • (2) GA tickets to Friday Culinary Village • Specific additional booth needs as requested There is an additonal fee for booth power needs. All food/bevarage supplies must be procured in advance. SIGNAGE + BANNERS Charleston Wine + Food will provide overhead signage for all participants (including partners) to include your company name and social media handle. Due to space limitations, any additional signage you display must not extend beyond your
booth space into the walkway. Additional signage also must not exceed a height of 8’ tall. *Note - Charleston Wine + Food and most importantly the Fire Marshal has the right to decline any signage and/or decorations if they are deemed inappropriate or unsafe for the event. SPACE LIMITATIONS Participants may not place boards or racks of any kind in their spaces that extend into the walkways or into another participant area. All promotional item(s), table displays or floral arrangements must be no higher than 30” above the top of the table. LOAD-IN/PARKING/SET-UP PROCEDURE: LOAD-IN See schedule on Page 1. Due to maintenance and irrigation systems, the City of Charleston does NOT allow cars and trucks to load or unload on the turf at Marion Square. Exhibitors will need to make arrangements for their own carts, dollies or hand trucks to transport items around the Village grassy area. Please note, CHARLESTON WINE + FOOD DOES NOT SUPPLY THESE! Police support will be present to help you maneuver and unload. EXHIBITOR LOAD-IN AREA Participants should use the King Street side of Marion Square or special event bagged meter spaces on Meeting Street to unload. PLEASE LOAD IN DURING YOUR ASSIGNED TIME BLOCK. Due to the large numbers of exhibitors needing to load in the assigned time schedule will help us to control traffic. A 30 minute loading pass is required to access the designated Load-In Area.You will be provided with a load in pass in your credentials packet. The on-site security will also have load in passes on hand.You must check in with the on-site security when you arrive. You may NOT leave your car or truck in the loading zone once unloaded. You will be subject to either ticketing or towing, so please remember to be courteous + move your car into a parking garage.Vendors, Partners, and Exhibitors will be help financially responsible for any damaged property resulting from improper load-in/load-out.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE Once on site, locate your tent assistant who will be available to assist you with any last minute details. They will have the following items: • Any final forms that you may need to sign or that might require payment • Recycling information • Trash Information PARKING Charleston Wine + Food does not provide parking to participants. There are many garages within walking distance of Marion Square. We recommend the Visitors Center Parking Garage on Meeting Street and the Camden Garage on John Street. DAILY SET-UP Participants will be given two hours each day for any last minute set-up. You MUST be completely set-up and fully functional thirty minutes prior to opening each day. You will be able to enter your tent at 7:00am each day and must be fully functional and ready to serve by 11:30am. CULINARY VILLAGE HOURS The Hub, Artisan Market, Corkyard + Beer Garden will operate during all hours of the Culinary Village. All participants are required to operate the full schedule and will not be permitted to leave/ breakdown early. All exhibitors (including partners) MUST have a representative at their booth and provide free samples during ALL hours of operation. DAILY BREAKDOWN Once the Culinary Village closes for the day all participants will have one hour to clean their area, restock and then MUST vacate the tents. Security will be present to ensure the tents are empty. FINAL LOAD OUT Booth breakdown will begin at the end of the final session on Sunday, March 4 at 5:00pm and exhibitors will have until 7:00pm Sunday night to remove all items. Participants that breakdown early/ late will be charged a $50 clean up fee. Participants must be completely broken down before entering loading zone with their vehicle. Upon departure, please ensure that your booth is neat, clean, and that you have disposed of all recyclables + trash in the proper containers. If booth is not left in the condition found, the $50 cleanup fee will be charged.
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CULINARY VILLAGE LOGISTICS: RENTALS Due to space and restrictions, exhibitors will not be allowed to bring their own tent or trailer. For all exhibitors in the Artisan Market and The Hub, tables and chairs will be provided. All spaces will be outfitted with a tent, front table/bar, linens, back table/bar and (2) chairs. DHEC/FIRE INSPECTION Participants can complete small last-minute set-up on Friday, March 2nd, all booths must be fully functional on that day by 11:00am. Booths serving food must pass DHEC regulations & all participants are subject to Fire Marshal inspection before they are operational. (A DHEC booklet is provided by CHSWFF. Fire Codes included in Exhibitor Handbook) ELECTRICITY Power is available for $150 per 120v outlet and must be requested by January 31, 2018. The festival will not be held responsible for any damages due to electrical issues. A surge protector MUST be used while operating any electrical equipment and participants are responsible for supplying their own extension cord if needed. GREASE + WASTE WATER All menu items and food preparation must comply with DHEC regulations (refer to provided 12
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brochure). Used cooking oil/grease shall be disposed of in a manner approved by DHEC. Dumping grease or waste on or around the festival site, into storm drains or leaving it behind at the booth will result in a minimum $1,000 fine. Waste water containers must be used by food exhibitors. DHEC representatives will be on-site during the festival and may inspect each exhibitor space prior to the opening of the Culinary Village. INTERNET Free wireless is available in the Culinary Village in Marion Square Park. If you would like to run wireless credit cards, you will be able to do so if you have the proper wireless equipment. CLEANLINESS Exhibitors serve as representatives of Charleston Wine + Food. Please keep your area neat, clean and beautiful and keep your tables and merchandise within the booth footprint. SECURITY The City of Charleston Police Department will provide 24-hour security during the festival. However, Charleston Wine + Food will not be held responsible for any theft and/or damage to the Culinary Village and the exhibitor areas during the event. Exhibitors should not leave anything of value inside their tent overnight.
INSURANCE, TAX, LICENSES: INSURANCE Each participant (including partners) must maintain comprehensive General Liability Insurance of at least one million dollars (general aggregate) and $500,000 each occurrence. Charleston Wine + Food shall be named as the Certificate Holder and a copy of your General Liability Form must be on file with the festival and is due by January 31, 2018. If you do not maintain this level of insurance, there will be an additional fee of $70 for necessary coverage through Charleston Wine + Food. WAIVER OF LIABILITY The Waiver of Liability* must be signed and returned by January 31, 2018. Exhibitors will not be permitted to participate without the signed waiver. SERVING GUIDELINES: The Culinary Village welcomes 3,000+ guests to Marion Square each day of operation. All exhibitors must prepare to have enough product to serve all guests. Charleston Wine + Food recommends exhibitors prepare at least 10,000 samples to avoid running out. TAXES + LICENSES Exhibitors (including partners) are responsible for complying with local and state tax regulations.
1. Section 1 of the business license ordinance requires that any person or business engaging in “any calling, business occupation or profession” within the City limits of the City of Charleston obtain a business license. Itinerant businesses coming into the city during events are required to purchase a business license based on the estimated income derived at the event. Businesses that already have a City of Charleston business license are not required to have an additional license. 2. A Business License must be obtained from the City of Charleston by the end of February 2017 and Hospitality tax must be paid based on gross sales from the festival. This tax will be due to the City of Charleston after the festival by the end of March 2017. Participants are also responsible for City of Charleston and South Carolina state licenses and permits and for compliance with DHEC regulations. All tax forms can be found at the City of Charleston Revenue Collections Division - http://www. charleston-sc.gov/index.aspx?nid=133 • Special Event Vendor Information • Itinerate Business License information • City of Charleston Business License Application • Special Event Vendor Information • Credit Card form for Itinerate License • 2% Hospitality Tax Form - Visit http://sccharleston.civicplus.com/index.aspx?nid=145
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RETAIL SALES + SAMPLING DETAILS: Exhibitors will be allowed to promote only their product at their area. There will be no third party endorsements and sales (partners not included). All exhibitors (food, beverage, and partners) must provide samples of a food and/or beverage (can be non-alcoholic) or artisanal good to accommodate the appropriate number of anticipated guests for the area (see Serving Guidelines). Exhibitors cannot sell food samples or unpackaged individual serving sizes. Participants that do not serve an item the entire time the Culinary Village is in session will not be invited back the following year. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: Charleston Wine + Food Security will be checking identification at the entrance of the Culinary Village for anyone appearing to be under 30 years of age. Each exhibitor is asked to monitor and report over consumption and disorderly behavior to security or Charleston Wine + Food staff. If you are serving wine or alcoholic beverages, please be aware of your pour amount per person - remember this is a tasting only. All guests must be 21 years or older to attend the festival, this includes all staff assisting at any event taking place at the Village. TRASH REMOVAL + RECYCLING: Each exhibitor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of your personal trash/recycling items
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during set-up and breakdown. We will have an on site trash removal company and they will assist during the Culinary Village operating hours. Their main responsibilities will be trash removal and recycling during the hours of operation. Recycling containers will be provided for corrugated cardboard boxes, glass and plastic. *Note – All exhibitors MUST properly dispose of all recyclable/trash materials and place items in the designated containers. All boxes MUST be broken down and placed with the cardboard. Trash bins will be located all around the Culinary Village WINE SALES + GLASS DISTRIBUTION: We are proud to have Bottles Beverage Superstore this year as our Official Wine Retailer with a location on site to sell the wines of the festival. All sales of wines must go through Bottles Beverage Superstore. Each winery/winemaker is invited to select (2) varietals of wine to be available in the Wine Retail Tent. All wine selections are due by January 31, 2018. If you have questions about submitting your wine selections for inclusion in the retail store, please contact Lauren Turgeon at: lauren@charlestonwineandfood.com CASH REGISTERS/TILLS: Artisan Market exhibitors will be responsible for cash registers/tills and will handle all their own
monetary transactions. Please see the information above relating to taxes and licenses. No change will be available through the festival so plan accordingly. PRODUCT EXCLUSIVITY: The following are our Official Designation Partners. Other category brands will not be permitted in the village. Please ask a staff member if you have any questions. • Official Water: San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna • Official Coffee: Royal Cup Coffee & Tea • Official Bloody Mary Mix: Charleston Mix MERCHANDISE SALES: Charleston Wine + Food reserves the sole right to determine the suitability of merchandise for sale in the Culinary Village. Charleston Wine + Food reserves the right to refuse space to any exhibitor selling unsuitable merchandise (i.e. illegal, noxious, odoriferous or pornographic). CHSWFF COMPOSTING INITIATIVE: Join in our efforts to make the 2018 Culinary Village a zero-waste space! While we do not provide Exhibitors with sampling serving vessels, we’d like to encourage your company to join us in this initiative and utilize compostable disposables. Each tent will be equipped with a variety of trash, recylcing and composting bins. Please help us with
this initiative and do your part to reduce waste in the Culinary Village. Please note that all chef station dishes are sustainably served on VerTerra Dinnerware. VOLUNTEERS: Charleston Wine + Food will provide volunteers for the Culinary Village. There will be volunteers dedicated to assisting exhibitors with their needs and also to assisting guests with directions or information. Volunteers will be wearing Charleston Wine + Food aprons to be easily recognizable. Volunteer responsibilities will include: assisting exhibitors, tidying the tent, directing guests, assisting with traffic. They will also be able to assist with emergencies and if you need someone to relieve you for a quick bathroom break only.Volunteers are not there to work exhibitor booths that are understaffed. MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES: • There will be no booth refunds before the festival • No Third Party Endorsement • All Spirits, Wine, and Beer Exhibitors are fully responsible for providing promotional staff to pour samples • No participant may sublet or loan out any portion of their space 2 018 C H A R L E S TO N W I N E + F O O D
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• No sharing of power • No radios, speakers, etc. without prior permission • Propane tanks are not allowed • Parking on Tobacco Road is not permitted • No strollers, babies, children, anyone under 21 years of age at any time in the Culinary Village • No pets are allowed in the Village at any time • No smoking will be permitted inside the tents at any time. A smoking area will be provided outside • We aim to leave the park cleaner than when we arrived. Please respect the memorials + monuments throughout the duration of the festival. FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES SUGGESTED BY THE CITY OF CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: OPEN FLAMES IN TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, TENTS, CANOPIES AND AIR SUPPORTED MEMBRANES: 1. Smoking is prohibited within Marion Square 2. No hay, straw, or easily combustible items shall be used under or within 20 ft. of a temporary structure. 3. Fabric such as burlap must be treated and a flame retardant certificate must be present 4. Open flames (candles, torches, decorative items) are prohibited under or within 20’ of a temporary structure. Votives and candles must be contained within glass that must be preapproved by Fire Marshal. 5. Cooking by gas or charcoal may not be permitted inside or located within 20ft. of the main tent. ELECTRICAL + GENER ATOR 1. All electrical cords, lights, etc. exposed to the weather must be rated for outdoor use and PDA approved. 2. Multi-outlet devices shall include over current protection and be protected from the weather. 3. All cables/cords crossing public areas or drives shall be covered with safety mats.
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COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS 1. Cylinders must be secured in an upright position. Do not secure to tent poles or supports. 2. Cylinders shall not be stored/operated on their side, protective collars + caps must be in place when not in use. PROPANE TANKS + HEATERS 1. Propane is not permitted 2. Mushroom heaters are not permitted 3. Small burners with butane are allowed in limited quantity. Storing of extra butane is not permitted. SPECIAL EVENTS DHEC GUIDELINES: 1. Probe thermometer (0° - 22°) 2. Container of water with a spigot soap and disposable towels & catch bucket for hand washing (Plastic gloves if needed) 3. Sneeze guards needed if food is exposed to the public 4. Grills need to be under the tent or lidded 5. No prepping to be done on site – All food must arrive ready to be cooked or served 6. Keep hot food 130° or above and cold food 45° or below 7. Plastic gloves MUST be used when handling prepared food LAVATORY FACILITIES Adequate methods must be taken to ensure clean hands. When a handwashing lavatory is not available, a container of water with a spigot, soap, and disposable towels shall be provided. Use of disposable food-handling gloves, moist-type single service towels, and hand sanitizers is encouraged in addition to handwashing.
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PREFERRED VENDORS When looking at hiring a company for one of the following services, please consider using one of the following businesses. Those listed below are great partners of CHSWFF + are endorsed as our preferred vendors.
EVENT PRODUCTION + RENTAL COMPANIES AV/PRODUCTION: • Production Design Associates DÉCOR, RENTALS, AND EVENT PRODUCTION: • Snyder Event Rentals • EventHaus • Nüage Designs • Ooh! Events CULINARY APPLIANCES + EQUIPMENT: • WÜSTHOF Knives USA • Williams Sonoma • Oneida • Le Creuset • Big Green Egg • Thermador KITCHEN EQUIPMENT + SERVICES: • Berlin’s Restaurant Supply • Duvall Catering & Events
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS + PR: • Touchpoint Communications PHOTOGRAPHER: • Andrew Cebulka Photography VIDEOGRAPHY: • Hed Hi Media
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BARS: • Spike by Snyder BEVERAGE RETAIL: • Bottles
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BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS: • Republic National Distributing Company • Grapevine Distributors • Grassroots Wine Wholesalers • Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits • Möet Hennessy USA • BreakThru Beverage Group • Curated Selections • The Country Vintner • FOLIO Fine Wine Partners • Lee Distributors • Sour Grapes • Southern Eagle Distributing • Advintage Distributing of the Carolinas • The Winebow Group • Bear Island Distributors • Rafa Distributing • Aleph Wines • Milestone Beverage SPIRITS: • Fratelli Branca • Don Julio • Amaro Montenegro • Firefly Spirits • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Hendrick’s Gin • Bedlam Vodka • William Grant & Sons • DeLeón Tequila • PROXIMO Spirits • Gruppo Campari • Grain & Barrel Spirits • Buffalo Trace Distillery BEER: • Goose Island Beer Co. • Guinness • Austin Eastciders WINE: • Château d’Esclans • Santa Margherita USA, Inc. WATER: • San Pellegrino • Acqua Panna • Perrier
COFFEE: • Royal Cup Coffee & Tea BEVERAGE MIXERS: • Charleston Mix Bloody Mary FOOD DISTRIBUTOR: • US Foods • Limehouse Produce • Lowcountry Shellfish, Inc. • Halperns’ FOOD PRODUCT/PRODUCE: • Gourmet Attitude • Manchester Farms Quail • Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, LTD INTERNET: • Aerolina COMPOSTABLE PLATEWARE: • VerTerra Dinnerware SURVEY + DIAGNOSTICS: • Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, School of Business, College of Charleston TELECOMMUNICATION: • Spirit Communications TRANSPORTATION: • Lowcountry Valet & Shuttle Co. • Absolutely Charleston TRAVEL: • Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau • SCPRT • Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority UNIFORMS + APRONS: • Hedley & Bennett WHERE TO VISIT: • Patrick Properties Hospitality Group
WHERE TO STAY: • Andell Inn • Belmond Charleston Place • Charleston Marriott • Charming Inns • Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District • Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District • Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston Convention Center • Francis Marion Hotel • Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront • Holiday Inn Charleston Historic District • Hyatt House Charleston – Historic District • Hyatt Place Charleston – Historic District • Renaissance Charleston • Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Riverview • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Riverview • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charleston/Mt. Pleasant • The Dewberry • The Mills House Wyndham Grand • The Spectator Hotel • Wyndham Vacation Rentals • Zero George Street Hotel WHERE TO EAT: • Bay Street Biergarten • Indaco • Oak Steakhouse • O-Ku • The Cocktail Club • The Macintosh • 492 • Ms. Rose’s • Tristan Catering + Events • Blossom • Circa 1886 • Fat Hen • Magnolias RESERVATION SERVICES: • OpenTable
OTHER CREDIT CARD • Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase VEHICLE • Toyota 2 018 C H A R L E S TO N W I N E + F O O D
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