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About the Show The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is the premier show for the catering and event industries. Join us in New Orleans for our 27th year to successfully connect with buyers.

The tradeshow offers face-to-face interaction, networking, and relationship-building with over 5,400 culinary and event professionals.

2 About the Show The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is the premier show for the catering and event industries. Join us in New Orleans for our 27th year to successfully connect with buyers. The award-winning tradeshow floor is filled with culinary and beverage competitions, world-class education, and delicious tastings. The tradeshow offers face-to-face interaction, networking, and relationship-building with over 5,400 culinary and event professionals. 5,400 REGISTERED ATTENDEES 300 REGISTERED EXHIBITORS 24,000 LEADS GENERATED 120+ Education Sessions 111 Product Categories 10 Custom Guided Tours 66% ATTEND LOOKING FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES What They're Buying: 5 Onsite Networking Events 3 Contests 2 Culinary & Design Stages Bar/Beverage Service Beer/Spirits/Wine Buffet Equipment Coffee and Tea Cooking Appliances Décor Disposables Entertainment Services Floral and Centerpieces Food and Beverage Kitchen Equipment Lighting/AV Linens Marketing Services Outdoor Cooking Equipment Party Supplies Rentals Sanitation Smallwares Software Staffing Tables and Chairs Tabletop/Dinnerware Technology Transport Equipment Uniforms Vehicles Wedding Supplies We have been exhibiting at Catersource for many years now. We keep coming back because we have found it to be a great venue to launch new products and attract new business in the catering market. Kim Aaron, Marketing Manager, Carter-Hoffman

2 B Independent Catering Companies Off Premise $67.8 BILLION Catering Industry $2.3 B Independent Catering Venues On Premise $15.8B $13.8 B $1.

3 Industry Outlook Catering remains one of the highest growth sectors in the foodservice industry. Through frequent volume purchases, increased consumer and business spending, and market segment diversity, catering revenues are at an all time high. $7.2 B Independent Catering Companies Off Premise $67.8 BILLION Catering Industry $2.3 B Independent Catering Venues On Premise $15.8B $13.8 B $1.6 B $1 B Restaurant Private Dining Hotel & Casino Banquet Operations Military Foodservice Catering Mobile Caterers Food Trucks $14.4 B $4.5 B $1 B $6.2 B Quick Serve Retail/ Gourmet/Supermarket Sports, Entertainment, Cultural Venues College/University Foodservice Catering (Self Operated) Contract Food Service Catering

4 Meet the Buyers The highly-engaged tradeshow attendees are ideal buyers because they purchase in large volume and seek new, diverse products. Our buyers have a hand in a wide variety of hospitality services, including corporate events, foodservice management contracts and special events. ATTENDEES BY JOB INDUSTRY ATTENDEES BY JOB FUNCTION 6% Rental Supplier 8% Event Planner, Meeting Planner, Event Producer 43% Owners, Executives, CEOs and Operators 10% Hotel, Resort, Casino, Private Club 48% Caterer - On and Off Premise 66% Plan to Purchase 4% Venue, Convention Center, Sports, Stadium, Meeting Facility 8% Restaurants - Drop Off, Quick Service, Full Service 76% Have Purchasing Power 8% Independent, Chefs, Military, Consultants, Other 8% University, Colleges, Schools, Healthcare, Contract Management 38% Culinary and Event Professionals 19% Sales, Marketing and Other Industry Professionals NEW BUYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY 6 out of 10 ATTENDEES SAY THAT THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME ON THE SHOW FLOOR Purchasing Power ATTENDING COMPANIES PLAN AND PURCHASE 25% of Catersource attendees spend over $1 million annually on products and services 32% of Catersource attendees produce more than 500 events annually 18% of Catersource attendees have a budget of 30k per event During the 2017 Catersource show we had the opportunity in meeting a distributor from Canada. The initial rapport was established, and follow-up occurred within a week after the show. Business has now really bloomed with the distributor and Bamboo Studio and this was all because of Catersource. If it wasn t for that particular show and that particular moment in time, none of this would have never happened. Eric Cox, National Sales Manager, Bamboo Studio

Your Catersource Experience EXHIBITOR BOOTH PACKAGE 10 x 10 : $2,725 ADD A CORNER: $300 EACH ADDITIONAL 10 X 10 SPACE: $1,600 YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES: Full Conference

Attend education sessions, live cooking and design demos, and network with industry leaders Company listing in the 2019 Show Guide, mobile app, and Catersource.

PR opportunities: Highlight your new products in a multi-exhibitor press release Customer meeting space on the show floor Invitations to Networking Reception Access to

5 Your Catersource Experience EXHIBITOR BOOTH PACKAGE 10 x 10 : $2,725 ADD A CORNER: $300 EACH ADDITIONAL 10 X 10 SPACE: $1,600 YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES: Full Conference badge ($800 value). Attend education sessions, live cooking and design demos, and network with industry leaders Company listing in the 2019 Show Guide, mobile app, and Catersource.com 10 exhibitor badges for your booth staff Pre-show promotions and advertising opportunities for exhibitors. PR opportunities: Highlight your new products in a multi-exhibitor press release Customer meeting space on the show floor Invitations to Networking Reception Access to Invite-A-Customer program for unlimited exhibit floor passes for customers US Foods is all about helping our customers make it and Catersource gives us the opportunity to showcase that strategy. Laura Scupin, Category Manager Disposables, US Foods SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Receive high visibility through powerful branding and a high-traffic booth location. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities with event participation, education, and product launches. Contact Dave or Lisa for sponsorship information. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Expand your reach and influence with annual exposure to 60,000 buyers through all media channels, including print, digital, online, and social. Contact LaShara for media information.

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