YYC ONSITE FOOD SERVICE RETAILER – Package Overview and Guidelines
As one of YYC Foodies Festivals onsite food service retailers, you have the opportunity to sell “street food” portions to our food-loving attendees for onsite consumption, much like, for example, the program at Taste of Calgary — except… …there are NO hidden fees or food coupons — YOU take care of all your transactions and keep all the revenue! Cha-ching!
BEFORE YOU APPLY… Please review the following information before you submit your application. Should you have any questions or special requirements, please call direct at 403 608-3710
BOOTH PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
— 15-foot wide x 10-foot deep pipe/draped corner booth
— Flat rate concession Fee
— ONE x 1500 watts (110volt, 15 amp) electrical outlet with two receptacles
- If you require extra electricity:
– Each additional outlet costs $65 + GST
– Each additional outlet only provides 1500 watts (110 volts, 15 amps) with two receptacles
– It’s important to check your appliances to ensure they are compatible with the available outlets
– If you’re unsure about your electricity needs, please give us a call at 403 608-3710 before applying
OPTION FOR FOOD TRUCK OPERATORS:
There is an option for our Food Truck operators to come on board – which includes:
— Designated Area: Your food truck can be parked outside in a designated area adjacent to the north/west exit
— Food Preparation: You may use your truck for food prep only – allowing you to use propane
— Serving: All food products must be brought inside and served from your 15 x 10 booth
If you’re interested in this option and require more details, please call 403 608-3710
YOU SUPPLY:
— Industrial extension cords — a minimum of 10 amps, but a 15 amp is optimum to avoid electrical shorts
— fire extinguisher – ABC and/or K Type depending on what equipment you are cooking with. The K
extinguisher is for combustible grease, oil & animal fat fires
— Handwashing station (in your booth)
— Your own display surfaces, such as tables, counters, etc
— Plates —– we suggest all portions are served on a 6-inch plate
— Napkins
— Extra garbage bags
— Promotional materials —- Coupons, giveaways, merch… you got this! This event is more than immediate revenue — plan your marketing strategy to encourage repeat customers and satisfied fans! Our YYC Foodies Team are experts at -pre -and post-marketing awesomeness, all of which will be shared with you once you join our food culture community!
COOKING METHODS
Below is a general list of approved AHS COOKING METHODS for an INDOOR venue
This is a general list only. If you plan to use a cooking method that is not listed beow, please call 403 608-3710 so that we can reach out to the Indigenous Health Services for approval
APPROVED
– Induction
– Airfry
– Electric pans
– Roller grill
– Sterno
NOT APPROVED (unless you are using a food truck outdoors for prep)
– Propane
– Flat top
– Deep frying without fire suppression system
Note again that your booth package only includes ONE x 1500 watts (110volt, 15 amp) electrical outlet with two receptacles. If you require extra electricity:
– Each additional outlet costs $65 + GST
– Each additional outlet only provides 1500 watts (110 volts, 15 amps) with two receptacles
– It’s important to check your appliances to ensure they are compatible with the available outlets
– If you’re unsure about your electricity needs, please give us a call at 403 608-3710 before applying
YOUR “Street Food” MENU
SIZE OF SERVING:
To ensure our food enthusiast attendees can get a “taste” of all the offerings from ALL of our selected onsite food service retailers, it is mandatory that your event “MENU” consist of portions that are:
a) Much larger than a standard sample
b) Definitely not a full meal
We are suggesting that you plan your servings based on a 6-inch plate
COST PER SERVING:
Although we recognize that the cost of each menu item will vary, we encourage all you to offer items that are at a reasonable price so that our food lovers can munch on oodles of eats! For example: $3.00 to $7.00. However, this is not set in stone as you know your food cost botton-line and have full control over your pricing
PLANNING YOUR MENU:
When planning your menu:
1) It is very important that you consider all food handling and food safety elements when preparing and serving in an off-site INDOOR setting. Rest assured, we are working closely with AHS to ensure all your ducks are in a row!
2) Your cooking method has to be carefully considered for an INDOOR environment (review the cooking methods above)
3) You also want to plan to “sell out” rather than “throw out” — which at this juncture is hard to determine. However, our YYC Foodies Team will keep you informed on ticket sales and projected attendance closer to the event date
BEFORE YOU APPLY… Please ensure that you have read and understand all the above information. Should you have any questions or special requirements, please call 403 608-3710.
EAT. DRINK. RELAX.
YYC Foodies Fest
403 608-3710