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Check out our full list of frequently asked questions below.
Where will the show be held?
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
What are the dates and times of the show?
| Show Days | |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10:00am - 5:00 pm |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Exhibitor Setup | |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | 8:00am – 12:00pm (booths that are 400 nsf or larger)
12:00pm – 4:30pm (all exhibitors) |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 8:00am – 4:30pm (all exhibitors) |
| Exhibitor Move-out | |
| Monday, March 30, 2025 | 4:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 8:00am – 12:00pm |
What types of companies will be exhibiting at the show?
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
What is the target audience to attend the show?
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
What is the history of the show?
New England Restaurant & Bar Show is the region’s largest restaurant, bar, and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors. The latest products, services, and technologies will be showcased along with a comprehensive and leading-edge program of education and demonstrations that provides restaurants, retail, and foodservice establishments from New England with the best tools to grow and improve their business. The two-day show will feature 300+ exhibitors/brands, pavilions, networking opportunities, feature areas, and dozens of culinary demos and education sessions.
How many exhibitor badges are included in the booth?
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.
How do exhibitors invite customers to the show?
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!
The Exhibitor Primary Contact will receive an email from New England Restaurant & Bar Show; email address is michelle.brice@expodevco.com; subject line: Your Exhibit Promotional Tools.
The email contains access to your promotional, custom-built dashboard containing a set of marketing tools as well as your unique promo code which grants free registration for clients and prospects to help promote your presence. Your custom dashboard contains a co-branded landing page, personalized email invite, and referral banners.
How do exhibitors ship booth materials to the show?
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 February 26th and should arrive NO LATER than March 21st. 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 the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to arrive NO EARLIER than March 28th, any shipments delivered prior to March 28th 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 the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center can be found in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
Can exhibitors serve food and drinks in their booths?
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 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Also, please see the full rules and guidelines in the BCEC Catering Guide.
Exhibitors may order food and beverages from the official BCEC catering service, Levy. Information on the catering options available can be found below. Please note all outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited within the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center building and complex.
Click here for Catering Order Form (Coming soon)
Is WIFI available in the exhibit hall?
Yes, The MCCA offers free wireless internet service throughout meeting rooms, lobbies, and expo halls; just open your internet browser and look for the BCEC 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.
What marketing tools are made available to exhibitors?
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!
The Exhibitor Primary Contact will receive an email from New England Restaurant & Bar Show; email address is michelle.brice@expodevco.com; subject line: Your Exhibit Promotional Tools.
The email contains access to your unique promotional, custom-built dashboard containing a set of marketing tools as well as your unique promo code which grants free registration for clients and prospects to help promote your presence. Your custom dashboard contains a co-branded landing page, personalized email invite, and referral banners.
Are attendee lists available to exhibitors?
Due to the many data protection laws in place across the many countries and states we serve, as well as the privacy we promise our customers, we are unable to provide attendee lists.
You are able to rent lead retrieval systems from our registration company, which enables you to easily collect data on attendees in your booth who agree to let you scan their badges.
Please Note: Show Management never sells our attendee data, so if you are approached by any companies claiming to be able to sell you our attendee data, pretending to be show management, they are criminal enterprises trying to steal your money, under no circumstances should you respond to these solicitations.
Click here for Lead Retrieval Order Form Link
Are 1 to 1 meetings scheduled by the show?
The show does not currently have an automated meetings program in place. We will be working with our exhibitors and attendees this year to determine how best this might be put in place in the future.
You are strongly encouraged to reach out to prospective customers and offer them your complimentary registration code to attend the show and give them information on the new products and services you will be showcasing.Buyers tell us every year that the #1 reason they attend a show is to find new Products & Suppliers, and that they are more likely to stop at an exhibitor’s booth if they have received information in advance of the show.You will have a much more valuable experience at the show if you contact your customers and prospects prior to the show.
How do we get a visa invitation letter?
If you are a contracted exhibiting company from outside the USA and any of your personnel who will be working at the show need a Visa Invitation Letter, please send a detailed request by email to: Info@NewEnglandRestaurantBarShow.com.
You will need to provide the following details for each person:
Full Name
Passport Number
Nationality
Date Issued
Expiration Date
What hotel room rates are there for exhibitors?
To make it easy for attendees and exhibitors coming to Boston, MA, for the show, we have arranged a special rate at the Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport. The property below is pleased to support the event and looks forward to welcoming you to Boston, MA, in March!
Do You Offer an Airline Discount?
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for attendees of the New England Restaurant and Bar Show.
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM48Q.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Penny Everett
Operations Manager
T: +1-404-334-4583
E: Penny.Everett@ExpoDevCo.com
Jon Everett
Sales Director
T: +1-404-994-2918
E: Jon.Everett@ExpoDevCo.com