Catering Policies
Important Notice for Food & Beverage Exhibitors
Please read the policies and procedures carefully in regard to bringing food and beverages into the Convention Center. These policies are strictly enforced to protect you and the service companies under contract with the Convention Center.
- VPC Food Service has exclusive rights to all food and beverage services in the Sharonville Convention Center.
- Exhibitors in food shows may distribute samples, from their booth, in bite-sized portions of 2 oz. of food and 4 oz. of beverages. These samples are to be used for the purpose of securing orders from the attending buyers for these products. No other food or beverages may be brought into the Convention Center or onto its surrounding property. Please complete the Food Show Authorization Request (PDF).
- Cooking is permitted in the Exhibition Hall. Limited cooking is permitted in the Ballroom.
- Please contact our Sales Office for approval prior to committing any equipment to the Ballroom.
- A fire extinguisher is required in every booth in which an exhibitor is cooking.
- Each exhibitor must complete and submit a Service Order Form, along with the appropriate payment, in order to receive utilities for their booth.
- Exibitors are not permitted to use the Convention Center kitchens. Arrangements may be made for the services of the Convention Center chef, when available, at the prevailing rates charged by VPC Food Service.
Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact our Sales Office at 771-7744.
The Sharonville Convention Center’s Catering Policies are provided in PDF format so you may conveniently print and file.
Food Show Notice (PDF)
Food Show Authorization Request (PDF)