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Table Of Content Page 1Company Information page 2Event Policy Page 3-15Refreshments - Beverages page 16Morning Favorites page 17Afternoon Delights page 18Hosted Carts Page 19Coffee Breaks page 20The CMP Coffee Break page 19“You Brew” Coffee Kit page 20Continental Breakfasts page 21 - 22Plated Breakfasts page 23 - 24Buffet Breakasts page 25 - 26Enhancements page 27a.m. Action Stations page 28Box Luncheons page 29Plated Luncheons Page 30 – 33Hot and Cold Buffets Page 34 – 38Hors d’Oeuvres (Chilled) Page 39Hors d’Oeuvres (Hot) Page 40Elegant Displays Page 41 - 42Wine and Cheese Reception Page 43“Kitchens of the World” Action stations Page 44Carving Tables Page 45Gourmet Dinners Page 46 - 49Reception Sweets Page 50Dessert Stations Page 51Host Bar Page 52Cash Bar Page 53Banquet Wines Page 54Event Enhancements Page 55

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Company Company InformationInformation

A Food Service LeaderA Food Service Leader CenterplateCenterplate is one of North America's largest providers of food, beverage, is one of North America's largest providers of food, beverage,merchandise and facility design and management services for sports, convention andmerchandise and facility design and management services for sports, convention andentertainment venues. With over 140 client accounts and revenues exceeding $550 entertainment venues. With over 140 client accounts and revenues exceeding $550 million, million, CenterplateCenterplate serves the largest number of major convention centers in the serves the largest number of major convention centers in the United States, and it is the largest foodservice provider to NFL stadiums and Minor LeagueUnited States, and it is the largest foodservice provider to NFL stadiums and Minor LeagueBaseball parks. A private company, Baseball parks. A private company, CenterplateCenterplate is based in Spartanburg, S.C. and is based in Spartanburg, S.C. andhas regional offices located throughout the U.S. and Canada. It has more than 32,000 full- and has regional offices located throughout the U.S. and Canada. It has more than 32,000 full- and part-time employees. part-time employees.

Serving Clients, Guests and FansServing Clients, Guests and FansSince 1971, Since 1971, CenterplateCenterplate has been serving clients, guests and fans, while continuing to achieve has been serving clients, guests and fans, while continuing to achieve record account growth and retention. The company is proud of its market leadership, record account growth and retention. The company is proud of its market leadership, longstanding relationships with clients, and reputation as an innovative, longstanding relationships with clients, and reputation as an innovative, full-service operator. Its experienced management team, including general managers, boasts an full-service operator. Its experienced management team, including general managers, boasts an average tenure of more than 10 years. average tenure of more than 10 years. CenterplateCenterplate specializes in serving specializes in serving professional and collegiate sports facilities, civic and convention centers, indoor arenas, professional and collegiate sports facilities, civic and convention centers, indoor arenas, outdoor amphitheaters, theme parks, museums and airports.outdoor amphitheaters, theme parks, museums and airports.

Masterpiece CreationsMasterpiece CreationsFor catered affairs, For catered affairs, Centerplate'sCenterplate's special division, special division, Masterpiece Creations, Masterpiece Creations, provides culinary provides culinary services for suites, club-level dining, and convention, meeting and exhibition centers. services for suites, club-level dining, and convention, meeting and exhibition centers. Distinctive services include personalized consultation on menus, event planning, décor, Distinctive services include personalized consultation on menus, event planning, décor, thematic presentations, food styling and guest services.thematic presentations, food styling and guest services.

Facility Design and ManagementFacility Design and ManagementComplete facility design and construction management services are provided by an in-house Complete facility design and construction management services are provided by an in-house staff of tenured professionals. National agreements and contract pricing for equipment enable staff of tenured professionals. National agreements and contract pricing for equipment enable Centerplate Centerplate to complete projects of all sizes within budget and on-time. Comprehensive to complete projects of all sizes within budget and on-time. Comprehensive facility management services include event booking and ticketing, ushering, parking, facility management services include event booking and ticketing, ushering, parking, maintenance, security, food, beverage, restaurant and club dining, suite services, customer maintenance, security, food, beverage, restaurant and club dining, suite services, customer services and retail merchandise. services and retail merchandise.   

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyIntroductionIntroductionCenterplate is delighted to present to you our Catering policies and procedures. Centerplate is delighted to present to you our Catering policies and procedures. As the exclusive caterer for the Miami Beach Convention Center, we understand the importance of As the exclusive caterer for the Miami Beach Convention Center, we understand the importance of your special event. From consistently fine cuisine to professionally delivered service, Centerplate’s your special event. From consistently fine cuisine to professionally delivered service, Centerplate’s team of culinary and service professionals will help you design a team of culinary and service professionals will help you design a dining experience that is uniquely your own. dining experience that is uniquely your own.

Please read our Catering policies and procedures. Your signed acknowledgement of this Please read our Catering policies and procedures. Your signed acknowledgement of this information will serve as an integral part of your Banquet Contract. information will serve as an integral part of your Banquet Contract.

Event SpecificationsEvent SpecificationsYour event is most important to us. It is necessary, therefore, that the information forYour event is most important to us. It is necessary, therefore, that the information forhosted events (dates, times, locations, estimated attendance, menu selections) and public food service hosted events (dates, times, locations, estimated attendance, menu selections) and public food service information (show hours, meeting schedules, registration times) be provided a minimum of six (6) information (show hours, meeting schedules, registration times) be provided a minimum of six (6) weeks prior to the start of the event.weeks prior to the start of the event.

DepositDepositA signed Banquet Contract and deposit are needed in order for services to occur.A signed Banquet Contract and deposit are needed in order for services to occur.  First Time ClientsFirst Time ClientsWe are required to receive one-hundred percent (100%) payment no later than two weeks We are required to receive one-hundred percent (100%) payment no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled event, with fifty percent (50%) deposit six (6) weeks in advance. prior to the scheduled event, with fifty percent (50%) deposit six (6) weeks in advance.

Return ClientsReturn ClientsNinety percent (90%) of the payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the event, Ninety percent (90%) of the payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the event, with the entire balance due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. A fifty percent (50%) deposit with the entire balance due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. A fifty percent (50%) deposit is required six (6) weeks prior to the event. If the total payment is less than is required six (6) weeks prior to the event. If the total payment is less than $1,000.00, total payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the event or if less than $1,000.00, total payment is due no later than two weeks prior to the event or if less than two weeks out, total payment is due at signing of contract (minimum of one week). two weeks out, total payment is due at signing of contract (minimum of one week). Credit Card payments in excess of $5,000 will be charged a three percent (3%) handling fee.Credit Card payments in excess of $5,000 will be charged a three percent (3%) handling fee.  

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyAdvance PaymentsAdvance Payments

Advance payments must be in the form of a company check drawn on a U.S. Bank. Centerplate Advance payments must be in the form of a company check drawn on a U.S. Bank. Centerplate reserves the right to check funds availability on any check used for deposit or final payment. Lack reserves the right to check funds availability on any check used for deposit or final payment. Lack of available funds will necessitate a valid, optional method of payment before services may be of available funds will necessitate a valid, optional method of payment before services may be rendered. In the event an Advance Payment is less than $1,000 the payment may be placed on any rendered. In the event an Advance Payment is less than $1,000 the payment may be placed on any credit card accepted by Centerplate.credit card accepted by Centerplate.

  

Credit CardsCredit CardsCenterplate requires that a major credit card be held on file in our office before your event Centerplate requires that a major credit card be held on file in our office before your event commences so that any on-site replenishments or additional orders may be processed. Please be commences so that any on-site replenishments or additional orders may be processed. Please be advised that services may not not be provided without the signed credit card authorization on file advised that services may not not be provided without the signed credit card authorization on file prior to the event.prior to the event.

  

CancellationsCancellationsAny notification of cancellation must be received in writing. If a definite booking is canceled for Any notification of cancellation must be received in writing. If a definite booking is canceled for any reason other than fire, natural catastrophe or Act of God, the client is liable for the following any reason other than fire, natural catastrophe or Act of God, the client is liable for the following liquidated damages:liquidated damages:

• • 0 - 14 Days0 - 14 Days 100% of projected food and beverage revenues 100% of projected food and beverage revenues • • 15 - 30 Days 15 - 30 Days 75% of projected food and beverage revenues75% of projected food and beverage revenues• • 31 - 60 Days 31 - 60 Days 50% of projected food and beverage revenues50% of projected food and beverage revenues

This policy may not be modified without the written consent of an executive officer of Centerplate.This policy may not be modified without the written consent of an executive officer of Centerplate.

GuaranteesGuaranteesSo that proper planning and execution of the event may occur, the client is required to guarantee the So that proper planning and execution of the event may occur, the client is required to guarantee the number of attendees. The client is responsible for payment of the final guarantee number even if number of attendees. The client is responsible for payment of the final guarantee number even if fewer guests actually attend the function.fewer guests actually attend the function.

  The client assumes the responsibility to establish guaranteed attendance. Any change in the The client assumes the responsibility to establish guaranteed attendance. Any change in the guarantee number of guests is also the responsibility of the client. Guarantee changes must be guarantee number of guests is also the responsibility of the client. Guarantee changes must be communicated in writing and must meet the appropriate time frames outlined below. In the event communicated in writing and must meet the appropriate time frames outlined below. In the event these time frames are not met, charges will be based on the original guarantee. Once a guarantee is these time frames are not met, charges will be based on the original guarantee. Once a guarantee is received, it is not subject to reduction.received, it is not subject to reduction.

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Events Under 500 GuestsEvents Under 500 GuestsGuarantee required at least three (3) business days prior to the event.Guarantee required at least three (3) business days prior to the event.

  Events Between 500 – 1,000 GuestsEvents Between 500 – 1,000 GuestsGuarantee required at least five (5) business days prior to the event.Guarantee required at least five (5) business days prior to the event.

  Events over 1,000 GuestsEvents over 1,000 GuestsFirm Guarantee required at least ten (10) business days prior to the event.Firm Guarantee required at least ten (10) business days prior to the event.

   Final Guarantee required at least five (5) business days prior and will equal up to 15% Final Guarantee required at least five (5) business days prior and will equal up to 15% above the Firm Guarantee. Please note that Final Guarantees may not go below Firm above the Firm Guarantee. Please note that Final Guarantees may not go below Firm Guarantees. Guarantees.

Specialty EventsSpecialty Events Meal Functions of 1,000 and above are considered “Specialty Events” and may require Meal Functions of 1,000 and above are considered “Specialty Events” and may require customized menus not included in our Banquet Menu Collection 2004. Your Catering customized menus not included in our Banquet Menu Collection 2004. Your Catering Representative will work with you to design menus that are creatively and logistically Representative will work with you to design menus that are creatively and logistically appropriate for large numbers. In certain cases, additional labor and equipment fees may be appropriate for large numbers. In certain cases, additional labor and equipment fees may be applied to orchestrate such events. Menu prices quoted for larger events may also increase applied to orchestrate such events. Menu prices quoted for larger events may also increase due to any decline in number of guests.due to any decline in number of guests.

  Centerplate will allow for numbers greater than the guarantee by preparing for and Centerplate will allow for numbers greater than the guarantee by preparing for and requesting space for five percent (5%) over the guaranteed attendance, up to thirty (30) requesting space for five percent (5%) over the guaranteed attendance, up to thirty (30) additional guests. Increases in attendance given after the final guarantee deadline may be additional guests. Increases in attendance given after the final guarantee deadline may be subject to additional charges. A ten percent (10%) charge may apply to the per Guest price subject to additional charges. A ten percent (10%) charge may apply to the per Guest price of the increased attendance if in excess of thirty (30) guests. Centerplate cannot be of the increased attendance if in excess of thirty (30) guests. Centerplate cannot be responsible or liable for serving these additional guests, but will make every effort to do so responsible or liable for serving these additional guests, but will make every effort to do so based upon availability of additional products, service staff and space.based upon availability of additional products, service staff and space.

  Our menu prices are based on Banquet seating in rounds of ten (10). Any deviation from Our menu prices are based on Banquet seating in rounds of ten (10). Any deviation from this number may require additional staffing charges.this number may require additional staffing charges.

  

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyHosted CouponsHosted CouponsIf you should choose to provide your attendees or staff with coupons to be used in the various Retail If you should choose to provide your attendees or staff with coupons to be used in the various Retail Outlets open during your event, Centerplate can provide these for you. The coupons will be added to Outlets open during your event, Centerplate can provide these for you. The coupons will be added to your Master Account and will be treated as a Catered Event, requiring advance guarantees. Limited your Master Account and will be treated as a Catered Event, requiring advance guarantees. Limited dollar amounts may be established or the coupons may be for an unlimited amount. Providing your dollar amounts may be established or the coupons may be for an unlimited amount. Providing your own coupons is also acceptable. Coupons must be the size and paper weight of a dollar bill. The own coupons is also acceptable. Coupons must be the size and paper weight of a dollar bill. The coupon must specify the dollar value, date coupon is valid for and that “No exchange or cash change coupon must specify the dollar value, date coupon is valid for and that “No exchange or cash change allowed”. The Centerplate Catering Department can supply sample coupons upon request.allowed”. The Centerplate Catering Department can supply sample coupons upon request.

  Specialty OrdersSpecialty OrdersSpecialty products that are not listed on our Banquet Menu Collection 2003 may be provided upon Specialty products that are not listed on our Banquet Menu Collection 2003 may be provided upon request. However, these Specialty products may not be returned to Centerplate. request. However, these Specialty products may not be returned to Centerplate.

Additional ChargesAdditional ChargesAll food and beverage orders are subject to a 19% service charge and 9% sales tax. All food and beverage orders are subject to a 19% service charge and 9% sales tax. Florida sales taxation is comprised of 7% state and 2% City of Miami Beach resort tax. Service Florida sales taxation is comprised of 7% state and 2% City of Miami Beach resort tax. Service charges are considered taxable income in the state of Florida. Items such as equipment rental and charges are considered taxable income in the state of Florida. Items such as equipment rental and attendant fees are subject to sales tax only. Non-food and beverage items are subject to sales tax only. attendant fees are subject to sales tax only. Non-food and beverage items are subject to sales tax only.

Returned ChecksReturned ChecksYou will be responsible for all fees incurred on a returned company or personal check. Fees will You will be responsible for all fees incurred on a returned company or personal check. Fees will include, but not necessarily be limited to all bank charges include, but not necessarily be limited to all bank charges and and

a penalty of $50.00 or 2% of your contracted event, whichever amount is greater. a penalty of $50.00 or 2% of your contracted event, whichever amount is greater.

Delayed ServiceDelayed ServiceOn the day of your event, if the contracted start and ending service time of your function changes by On the day of your event, if the contracted start and ending service time of your function changes by 30 minutes or more, additional labor charges will apply.30 minutes or more, additional labor charges will apply.

  HolidaysHolidays Events scheduled on nationally recognized holidays may be subject to additional labor fees for set-up Events scheduled on nationally recognized holidays may be subject to additional labor fees for set-up and service. Outlined below is the list of nationally recognized holidays: and service. Outlined below is the list of nationally recognized holidays: New Year’s Eve, New New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

  

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyDeliveriesDeliveriesWhen our banquet department makes a delivery, a delivery ticket must be signed to confirm that When our banquet department makes a delivery, a delivery ticket must be signed to confirm that we have delivered the contracted amount at the correct time. If you or your designated staff we have delivered the contracted amount at the correct time. If you or your designated staff members are not there to receive and sign for this order, we will not leave the products members are not there to receive and sign for this order, we will not leave the products unattended. We will, however, leave a note stating that we attempted to deliver your order. You unattended. We will, however, leave a note stating that we attempted to deliver your order. You may contact the phone number listed to reschedule delivery and we will also attempt a may contact the phone number listed to reschedule delivery and we will also attempt a redelivery fifteen minutes later. redelivery fifteen minutes later.

  Health RegulationsHealth RegulationsFlorida health regulations require that no remaining food or beverage shall be removed from the Florida health regulations require that no remaining food or beverage shall be removed from the premises. Upon the conclusion of the function, such food and beverage becomes property of premises. Upon the conclusion of the function, such food and beverage becomes property of Centerplate. Centerplate.

  Minimum OrdersMinimum Orders

Orders under $100.00 are subject to a $25.00+ Delivery Fee per location. Orders under $100.00 are subject to a $25.00+ Delivery Fee per location.   

Room ChangesRoom ChangesMoving products from the contract specified location to another location on the day of the event Moving products from the contract specified location to another location on the day of the event may be subject to an associated charge of $100 to $400, determined by the complexity of the may be subject to an associated charge of $100 to $400, determined by the complexity of the service relocation.service relocation.

  China ServiceChina ServiceAll food and beverage functions inside meeting rooms and plated / buffet meals inside the All food and beverage functions inside meeting rooms and plated / buffet meals inside the exhibit halls and the Jackie Gleason Theater routinely use China Service. High-grade disposable exhibit halls and the Jackie Gleason Theater routinely use China Service. High-grade disposable service ware is used on the concourses outside the meeting rooms and inside the exhibit hall. service ware is used on the concourses outside the meeting rooms and inside the exhibit hall. However, if China is preferred, the following charges will apply: However, if China is preferred, the following charges will apply:

• • Refreshment and Breaks - $.50 per Guest, per contracted eventRefreshment and Breaks - $.50 per Guest, per contracted event• • Receptions - $1.00 per Guest, per contracted eventReceptions - $1.00 per Guest, per contracted event

All bar services with the MBCC and the Jackie Gleason Theater utilize high-grade disposable All bar services with the MBCC and the Jackie Gleason Theater utilize high-grade disposable glassware.glassware.

  

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Linen and CenterpiecesLinen and CenterpiecesWhite tablecloths and napkins are included in the meal price of all catered plated and buffetWhite tablecloths and napkins are included in the meal price of all catered plated and buffetmeals. The facilities (MBCC/JGT) handle topping of tables for any function that does not require meals. The facilities (MBCC/JGT) handle topping of tables for any function that does not require food/beverage service. Specialty linens may be rented by the client, accepting full responsibility food/beverage service. Specialty linens may be rented by the client, accepting full responsibility for delivery and pick-up after the event or Centerplate will rent linen on behalf of the client, for delivery and pick-up after the event or Centerplate will rent linen on behalf of the client, applying charges for this service to the client’s account. Centerplate does not provide applying charges for this service to the client’s account. Centerplate does not provide complimentary centerpieces, but will make arrangements based on the client’s specifications or complimentary centerpieces, but will make arrangements based on the client’s specifications or the client may provide their own centerpieces.the client may provide their own centerpieces.  Water Service OptionsWater Service OptionsComplimentary water service is provided at podiums and headtables by SMG, the facilityComplimentary water service is provided at podiums and headtables by SMG, the facilitymanagement company. Centerplate can provide additional Water Servicemanagement company. Centerplate can provide additional Water Serviceoptions as follows:options as follows:

••5-Gallon Water Coolers - initial cost of $75.00 per cooler (includes one five-gallon5-Gallon Water Coolers - initial cost of $75.00 per cooler (includes one five-gallon Water Bottle) and $50.00 per replenished five-gallon Water BottleWater Bottle) and $50.00 per replenished five-gallon Water Bottle

••Individual Bottled Water at $2.75 per bottleIndividual Bottled Water at $2.75 per bottle

Beverages On ConsumptionBeverages On ConsumptionBilling beverages on consumption is available upon request. If ending consumption numbers do Billing beverages on consumption is available upon request. If ending consumption numbers do not exceed fifty-percent (50%) of the initial order, there will be a Product Return Fee charged of not exceed fifty-percent (50%) of the initial order, there will be a Product Return Fee charged of fifty-percent (50%) of the difference between beginning and ending inventory. Special order fifty-percent (50%) of the difference between beginning and ending inventory. Special order products and certain packaged items may not be billed on consumption. Please see your Catering products and certain packaged items may not be billed on consumption. Please see your Catering representative for details.representative for details.  Alcoholic Beverages Alcoholic Beverages Centerplate is the sole liquor licensee at the Miami Beach Convention Center Centerplate is the sole liquor licensee at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Jackie Gleason Theater, as granted by the by the State of Florida, Division of and the Jackie Gleason Theater, as granted by the by the State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, and is held responsible for complying with its regulations. Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, and is held responsible for complying with its regulations.   

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyTo protect the integrity of our license, Centerplate will dutifully enforce the To protect the integrity of our license, Centerplate will dutifully enforce the following:following:• • No alcoholic beverages shall be brought into the facility for sampling or consumption No alcoholic beverages shall be brought into the facility for sampling or consumption • • Persons under the age of twenty-one will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages Persons under the age of twenty-one will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages ••Persons who appear intoxicated will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages Persons who appear intoxicated will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages ••Centerplate reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is unable to produce proper identification or Centerplate reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is unable to produce proper identification or who appears to be intoxicatedwho appears to be intoxicated

Donated Alcoholic BeveragesDonated Alcoholic Beverages Donated wine and champagne may be permitted with approval from an executive officer Donated wine and champagne may be permitted with approval from an executive officer of Centerplate. Written requests shall be submitted to the Catering Sales Office of Centerplate. Written requests shall be submitted to the Catering Sales Office thirty (30) days prior to the event, indicating the event, event date, source of donation, thirty (30) days prior to the event, indicating the event, event date, source of donation, number of bottles / cases and delivery date. number of bottles / cases and delivery date.

If approved, a mandatory corkage fee of $15.00 per bottle (750ml) will be charged for all wine or champagne If approved, a mandatory corkage fee of $15.00 per bottle (750ml) will be charged for all wine or champagne brought on the premises, whether opened or not. Corkage fees are subject to a 19% service charge and 9% brought on the premises, whether opened or not. Corkage fees are subject to a 19% service charge and 9% sales tax. sales tax.

Centerplate is not responsible for spoilage, uncorked bottles not consumed, or anyCenterplate is not responsible for spoilage, uncorked bottles not consumed, or anybottles left on premises after the event. All donated product that is unopened must be removed from the bottles left on premises after the event. All donated product that is unopened must be removed from the property at the conclusion of the event. property at the conclusion of the event.

Food and Beverage SamplingFood and Beverage SamplingCenterplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Jackie Gleason Theater retains the exclusive right Centerplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Jackie Gleason Theater retains the exclusive right to provide, control and retain all food and beverage services throughoutto provide, control and retain all food and beverage services throughoutthe Facilities for events including the sale and service of catering, concessions, alcohol, novelties, and to the Facilities for events including the sale and service of catering, concessions, alcohol, novelties, and to provide, control and retain any revenues generated from these services. provide, control and retain any revenues generated from these services.

In order to avoid any misunderstanding, exact descriptions and portion size must be submitted to The Catering In order to avoid any misunderstanding, exact descriptions and portion size must be submitted to The Catering Sales Office. A sampling form may be obtained from the Catering Sales Office, completed and submitted for Sales Office. A sampling form may be obtained from the Catering Sales Office, completed and submitted for approval a minimum of one month prior to the first show date.approval a minimum of one month prior to the first show date.    

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EEvent vent PPolicyolicyThe exclusive rights may be waived in the case of trade-exhibit shows or conventions that are of a food The exclusive rights may be waived in the case of trade-exhibit shows or conventions that are of a food and/or beverage nature and are not open to the general public.  and/or beverage nature and are not open to the general public.  

Exhibitors may exhibit only merchandise that they normally serve or produce in the ordinaryExhibitors may exhibit only merchandise that they normally serve or produce in the ordinarycourse of their business and may only distribute such quantities that are reasonable in regard to the course of their business and may only distribute such quantities that are reasonable in regard to the purpose of promoting the merchandise. Food service exhibitors may distribute food samplings in the purpose of promoting the merchandise. Food service exhibitors may distribute food samplings in the contracted areas only and must not compete with food and beverage services offered for sale by the contracted areas only and must not compete with food and beverage services offered for sale by the Catering Sales Office or in concession operations.Catering Sales Office or in concession operations.

Free samples are limited to 4 ounces of liquid (non-alcoholic) and 2 ounces food portion. Free samples are limited to 4 ounces of liquid (non-alcoholic) and 2 ounces food portion. Exhibitors or Show Managers are not permitted to bring food, beverages and/or alcoholic Exhibitors or Show Managers are not permitted to bring food, beverages and/or alcoholic beverages for use in the hospitality or backstage areas.beverages for use in the hospitality or backstage areas.

Any exceptions to the above require a minimum of two months prior written approval.Any exceptions to the above require a minimum of two months prior written approval.If an exhibitor requires food to be cooked or heated at one of their exhibits, they must contact the Catering If an exhibitor requires food to be cooked or heated at one of their exhibits, they must contact the Catering Sales Office for arrangements. Sales Office for arrangements.

No one is to use the kitchen or any of the service areas without direct approval and involvement of the No one is to use the kitchen or any of the service areas without direct approval and involvement of the Catering Sales Office at the Miami Beach Convention Center.Catering Sales Office at the Miami Beach Convention Center.  Any exhibitors giving away food and beverage products must provide the Catering Sales Office a Any exhibitors giving away food and beverage products must provide the Catering Sales Office a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Centerplate and the Miami Beach Convention Center as Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Centerplate and the Miami Beach Convention Center as “additional insured” a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the sampling.“additional insured” a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the sampling.

Exhibitors will also be fully responsible for any and all liabilities that may result from consumptionExhibitors will also be fully responsible for any and all liabilities that may result from consumptionof their products. of their products.   Exhibit Floor EventsExhibit Floor EventsIt is understood by the client that for any food related function held on the show floor (booth It is understood by the client that for any food related function held on the show floor (booth service, show management receptions, etc.) tables (6’ & 8’) for food and beverage must beservice, show management receptions, etc.) tables (6’ & 8’) for food and beverage must beobtained through the Show Decorator. obtained through the Show Decorator.   

  

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For meal functions on the show floor, the client must provide any pipe and drape required for staging For meal functions on the show floor, the client must provide any pipe and drape required for staging of the food and beverage. Floor Plans also need to be provided for show floor functions prior to the of the food and beverage. Floor Plans also need to be provided for show floor functions prior to the event.event.

ShipmentsShipmentsAny items being shipped to Centerplate for use during a food related event should beAny items being shipped to Centerplate for use during a food related event should beshipped to: Centerplate Warehouse, Miami Beach Convention Center, S.W. Corner of Hall C, 1901 shipped to: Centerplate Warehouse, Miami Beach Convention Center, S.W. Corner of Hall C, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The shipping label should state the name and Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The shipping label should state the name and date of the event and the name of the individual on site who will be retrieving the shipment.date of the event and the name of the individual on site who will be retrieving the shipment.  ConcessionsConcessionsExhibit Hall Concessions: Appropriate operation will occur during all show hours. Concessions may Exhibit Hall Concessions: Appropriate operation will occur during all show hours. Concessions may be operated without any guarantees during the final exhibitor’s move-in period (last day before show be operated without any guarantees during the final exhibitor’s move-in period (last day before show begins). For additional move-in concession hours, a minimum revenue guarantee of $1,000 is begins). For additional move-in concession hours, a minimum revenue guarantee of $1,000 is required. If the minimum is not achieved, a service fee of $400.00 per 8-hour day will be applied to required. If the minimum is not achieved, a service fee of $400.00 per 8-hour day will be applied to the Master Account of show management.the Master Account of show management.  Protected SpaceProtected SpaceOur permanent concession stands require a queuing space of at least 25 feet directly in front of each Our permanent concession stands require a queuing space of at least 25 feet directly in front of each stand. Additionally, there should not be any visually impairing sets (i.e. booths, walls, equipment, stand. Additionally, there should not be any visually impairing sets (i.e. booths, walls, equipment, etc.) directly in front of the stands. Additional space will be required for seating.etc.) directly in front of the stands. Additional space will be required for seating.  Exhibit Hall Specialty RestaurantsExhibit Hall Specialty RestaurantsSpecialty Restaurants incorporated into your show floor require a minimum space allocation of 100 ft Specialty Restaurants incorporated into your show floor require a minimum space allocation of 100 ft x 40 ft contiguous space. This area will encompass our retail set-up, prep area, queuing space and x 40 ft contiguous space. This area will encompass our retail set-up, prep area, queuing space and cashier set-ups. Additional space will be required for major seating on the show floor.cashier set-ups. Additional space will be required for major seating on the show floor.              

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Baggage/parcel ServiceBaggage/parcel Service

Centerplate will retain the right to amend Baggage/Parcel Check hours of operation Centerplate will retain the right to amend Baggage/Parcel Check hours of operation

in the event of a security breach. Centerplate reserves the right to refuse check-in of high in the event of a security breach. Centerplate reserves the right to refuse check-in of high

value items such as laptop computers, electronic devices, and other high value items. value items such as laptop computers, electronic devices, and other high value items.

Baggage/Parcel Check will be considered a secure area and therefore personnel other than Baggage/Parcel Check will be considered a secure area and therefore personnel other than

Centerplate will not be permitted in these areas. Centerplate will not be permitted in these areas.

Centerplate will check items and charge $2.00 per item to the guest or master account. Centerplate will check items and charge $2.00 per item to the guest or master account.

A $400.00 per eight (8) hour shift/day minimum guarantee is required by Show A $400.00 per eight (8) hour shift/day minimum guarantee is required by Show Management for this service to be provided. Any changes, revisions, additions, or deletions Management for this service to be provided. Any changes, revisions, additions, or deletions made on this contract must be mutually agreed upon by both parties in writing.made on this contract must be mutually agreed upon by both parties in writing.

Security may be requested and provided at an additional fee. All unclaimed baggage and Security may be requested and provided at an additional fee. All unclaimed baggage and parcels will be returned to Show Management or Building Security depending on the time.parcels will be returned to Show Management or Building Security depending on the time.

ConclusionConclusion

We look forward to serving you. We believe adherence to these policies will provide We look forward to serving you. We believe adherence to these policies will provide assurance that all parties have complete understanding of your event specifications. assurance that all parties have complete understanding of your event specifications.

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Terms and ConditionsTerms and ConditionsIf signed contract and deposit are not received by due date, Centerplate has theIf signed contract and deposit are not received by due date, Centerplate has theright to make necessary price increases due to the price fluctuation of food/beverage right to make necessary price increases due to the price fluctuation of food/beverage product, labor cost or taxes.product, labor cost or taxes.

All food and beverage All food and beverage mustmust be purchased from Centerplate and none can be brought be purchased from Centerplate and none can be broughtin by the Customer or Customer’s exhibitors or assigns. It is the responsibility of Showin by the Customer or Customer’s exhibitors or assigns. It is the responsibility of ShowManagement to notify their participants that Centerplate is the exclusive caterer for the Management to notify their participants that Centerplate is the exclusive caterer for the Miami Beach Convention Center and The Jackie Gleason Theater. Food and Beverage Miami Beach Convention Center and The Jackie Gleason Theater. Food and Beverage services introduced into an event from an unauthorized source will be required to cease services introduced into an event from an unauthorized source will be required to cease services and remove products from the location.services and remove products from the location.

The Customer agrees to be responsible for any damages to the premises during the period of The Customer agrees to be responsible for any damages to the premises during the period of time they are under the Customer’s control and/or the control of any independent contractor time they are under the Customer’s control and/or the control of any independent contractor hired by the Customer. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Centerplate (and its hired by the Customer. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold Centerplate (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) harmless from any liability, losses, damages,directors, officers, employees and agents) harmless from any liability, losses, damages,judgments, liens, expenses, and costs sustained or incurred in connection with any claims,judgments, liens, expenses, and costs sustained or incurred in connection with any claims,demands, suits, actions or proceedings made or brought against any such party as a result ofdemands, suits, actions or proceedings made or brought against any such party as a result ofany negligent acts of omissions of Customer, its directors, officers, employees, agents and any negligent acts of omissions of Customer, its directors, officers, employees, agents and invites. invites.

It is agreed that Centerplate shall not be held responsible for any losses resulting from the It is agreed that Centerplate shall not be held responsible for any losses resulting from the non-fulfillment of any terms or provisions of this agreement if they shall be delayed ornon-fulfillment of any terms or provisions of this agreement if they shall be delayed orprevented because of war, revolution, riot or other disorder, strike or any other labor prevented because of war, revolution, riot or other disorder, strike or any other labor troubles, fire, flood, act of God. Furthermore, Centerplate shall not be held responsible for troubles, fire, flood, act of God. Furthermore, Centerplate shall not be held responsible for any other act within reasonable diligence that it is unable to prevent.any other act within reasonable diligence that it is unable to prevent.

Complaints and objections to the function hereunder must be made in writing to the GeneralComplaints and objections to the function hereunder must be made in writing to the GeneralManager of Centerplate within 24 hours of the event.Manager of Centerplate within 24 hours of the event.

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Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions ((continued)continued)

Any changes, revisions, additions, and/or deletions made on this contract must be agreed upon Any changes, revisions, additions, and/or deletions made on this contract must be agreed upon and initialed by both parties at time of changes, revisions, additions, or deletions.and initialed by both parties at time of changes, revisions, additions, or deletions.

A Final Invoice will be mailed to the customer within two weeks following the conclusion of A Final Invoice will be mailed to the customer within two weeks following the conclusion of the event. All charges will be listed for review, including labor fees, service fees and taxes. the event. All charges will be listed for review, including labor fees, service fees and taxes.

Exhibit material, samples, prizes, equipment and other items belonging to the Customer are Exhibit material, samples, prizes, equipment and other items belonging to the Customer are placed on the premises at the owner’s risk.placed on the premises at the owner’s risk.

Each person signing this contract on behalf of the Customer represents that he or she has full Each person signing this contract on behalf of the Customer represents that he or she has full authority to bind Customer.authority to bind Customer.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis policy statement is part of your Banquet Contract. After carefully reading, please This policy statement is part of your Banquet Contract. After carefully reading, please acknowledge these requirements by signing as indicated below and return along with the acknowledge these requirements by signing as indicated below and return along with the signed signed final page of your catering contract. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.final page of your catering contract. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

I, ______________________________, agree to the statements as declared in this policy.I, ______________________________, agree to the statements as declared in this policy.  Client Signature:Client Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Date:Date: ______________________________________________________________

Centerplate Signature:Centerplate Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Date:Date: ______________________________________________________________

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