Food Sampling Policy

Levy Restaurants has exclusive food and beverage distribution rights within the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center.  Exhibitors may distribute SAMPLE food or non-alcoholic beverage products with advanced written authorization ONLY.

General Conditions:

1. Any food sampling must adhere to Levy Restaurant's guidelines and be approved by the City of Boston.
2. Exhibitor must be the manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative of the product to be sampled.
3. All items distributed are limited to sample sizes:
   1. Food items: 2 oz. or less
   2. Non-alcoholic beverages: 4 oz. or less
   3. Alcoholic beverages must be obtained through Levy appointed distributors
4. All sample food and beverage items are required by the Boston Health Department to have a temporary Health Permit. Levy Restaurants must process all applications.
5. Exhibitor must provide Levy Restaurants with a Certificate of Insurance showing evidence of Commercial General Liability with each occurrence limit of $1,000,000 and naming Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership and Massachusetts Convention Center Authority as additional insured.
6. Exhibitor must provide a copy of their Health License from the town and state the permit is held in.
7. Exhibitor must complete the Sampling Authorization Form and Temporary Food Application in its entirety and return to Levy Restaurants.
8. Any food and beverage items brought on the premises without the Written Authorization from Levy Restaurants, the MCEC and ASTRO show management is strictly prohibited.
9. Standard fees for storage, handling, delivery, etc. will be charged where applicable.
10. Food and beverage items used as traffic promoters (i.e., coffee, bottled waters, sodas, bar service, etc.) MUST be purchased from Levy Restaurants. 

For additional services and information, please contact Levy Restaurants:

Eiman Karim
Director of Hospitality and Strategy
415 Summer Street, Boston MA 02210
[email protected]
Phone: 617-954-1046