Exhibitor FAQs

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center
Hall C
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA  02210
www.signatureboston.com/bcec

Companies representing the following product groups servicing the restaurant, bar, and foodservice industry, seeking to connect with these establishments in New England.

• Alcohol/Bar Products
• Apparel/Uniforms
• Beverages
• Equipment
• Food
• Furnishings/Décor
• Services
• Supplies
• Tableware
• Technology

Anyone involved in the running of restaurants, bars, and foodservice establishments from New England looking for the latest products, services, and technologies such as but not limited to:

• Restaurant Owners
• General Managers
• Executive Chefs
• Bar Managers
• Purchasing Managers
• Caterers/Event Planners
• F&B Directors
• Corporate Management
• Non-Commercial Management
• Nutritionists

Organized by Exposition Development Company and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, New England Restaurant & Bar Show (formerly New England Food Show) is the region’s largest restaurant, bar, and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors.

This two-day tradeshow and conference will showcase 300+ exhibitors and brands, dedicated pavilions, valuable networking opportunities, and dynamic feature areas including the new Pizza Zone. Attendees can also enjoy dozens of culinary demonstrations and educational sessions presented live on the show floor.

Don’t miss this annual event to present your products and solutions to thousands of decision-makers from foodservice establishments across New England!

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Exhibiting companies are provided with all the complimentary badges they need for their company personnel working in their booth at the show.

Exhibiting companies are also provided with invitation codes they can provide to their customers or prospects that allow qualified attendees to register for free to attend the show.

The Primary Contact listed on the Exhibitor Contract will be sent the information on registering the booth staff. If you have not received this information, please contact: Diana.Ludwig@ExpoDevCo.com.

The Exhibitor Zone is where you enter your company's information (logo, description, and social media links) for your online exhibitor listing.

There are also promotional web banners, social media content suggestions, and a PDF invitation available for your company to utilize in promoting your presence at the event as well as the opportunity to list Media Releases.

Our Exhibitors are partners in attracting the right audience to make the show successful!

Click here to log into the Exhibitor Zone

The Online Exhibitor Show Services Site is now available and provides you with important show information such as rules and regulations, deadlines, booth furnishings, electrical, AV, lead retrieval and much more.

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Exhibitors are able to rent lead retrieval systems from our registration company, which enables them to easily collect data on attendees in their booth who agree to let them scan their badges.

Click here for Lead Retrieval Order Form

Exhibiting companies should ship their materials to the Advance Warehouse where possible, as this will ensure that the materials are delivered to their booths at the start of set-up. Advance Warehouse deliveries should arrive NO EARLIER than March25th and should arrive NO LATER than April 17th. Details on shipping to the advanced warehouse are posted in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

If exhibitors are unable to ship far enough in advance to ship to the Advance Warehouse, then they need to ship directly to Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center to arrive NO EARLIER than April 24th, any shipments delivered prior to April 24th will be turned away as our General Services Contractor setting up the show will not be at the building to receive shipments. Details on shipping direct to Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center can be found in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

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Exhibiting companies that manufacture, produce or distribute food or beverage products can offer samples to attendees. Beverage samples are limited to a maximum 2oz container. Please see the Sampling Forms from the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center. Also, please see the full rules and guidelines in the MCEC Catering Guide.

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Exhibitors may order food and beverages from the official MCEC catering service, Levy. Information on the catering options available can be found below. Please note all outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited within Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center building and complex.

Click here for Catering Order Form (Coming soon)

Yes, The MCCA offers free wireless internet service throughout meeting rooms, lobbies, and expo halls; just open your internet browser and look for the MCEC Wireless Network. This service is designed for casual users and not guaranteed. If you are relying on the internet to showcase your product or services we strongly recommend a wired internet connection for guaranteed service.

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The Exhibitor Zone is where you enter your company's information (logo, description, and social media links) for your online exhibitor listing.

There are also promotional web banners, social media content suggestions, and a PDF invitation available for your company to utilize in promoting your presence at the event as well as the opportunity to list Media Releases.

Our Exhibitors are partners in attracting the right audience to make the show successful!

Click here to log into the Exhibitor Zone