National Restaurant Association Show | Exhibitors
National Restaurant Association Show

May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Food & Beverage Sampling Information

From required paperwork, regulations, and best practices for safe sampling, this is the essential information for anyone sampling food & beverage products.

Food & Beverage Sampling Information

Required Food & Beverage Sampling Form

You must submit this form if you are sampling food or beverage on the Show floor.

All Inquiries
North Building: Victoria Luckett
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–575–0143

South Building: Andrew Warren
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–527–3979

Lakeside Center and Ballroom: Sarah View
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–862-2773

Forms Due By: April 15, 2025

Sampling Alcohol

You are required to apply and request permission to sample alcoholic beverages. This application must be filled out by all exhibitors who wish to sample alcohol in their booth and then must be approved by Show Management. For pricing information, please contact:

All Inquiries
North Building: Victoria Luckett
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–575–0143

South Building: Andrew Warren
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–527–3979

Lakeside Center and Ballroom: Sarah View
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 773–862-2773


*Application approval is required before ordering

Forms Due By: April 15, 2025

Safe Food & Beverage Sampling Rules & Regulations

As a result of the care and concern by our exhibitors, we have been successful in avoiding outbreaks of foodborne illnesses at the Show. Please read our guidelines and keep the Show safe.

Print Food Allergen sign for your booth here.

Print sampling guideline highlights for your booth here.

Food & Beverage Sampling Information

Shipping Frozen and/or Refrigerated Items?

Step 1: Order trailer accessible and refrigerated/frozen storage.

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Step 2: Print shipping labels for your perishable items.

Donate Leftover Food

After the Show, donate your unused food & beverage products to The Greater Chicago Food Depository.

OVG - Our Official Foodservice Provider

Need to order food, beverage, ice, kitchen space, catering or alcohol? If you plan on sampling food or beverage that is not your company's product, you must order it through Savor.