TRUFFLE DELIGHT
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
TRUFFLE DELIGHT
Standard
- 6’ x 6’ vendor space
- 3’ x 6’ table
- 2 chairs
- Two complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to promote your business, sell products and services
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Food vendors may only provide packaged food
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins
Standard
- 6’ x 6’ vendor space
- 3’ x 6’ table
- 2 chairs
- Two complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to promote your business, sell products and services
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Food vendors may only provide packaged food
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins, plates, etc are NOT provided by the event
- Non-food vendors are encouraged to provide swag
- ie. sticker, pen, individually-wrapped candy, etc
- Opportunity for food vendors to provide a promotional food sample in event swag bags
- Opportunity for discount via the VIP special tasting
- Opportunity for discount via the Workshop/Demo program
Vendor Investment: $125
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
*All payments received after October 1st will have a surcharge of $50
COCOA CORNER
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
TRUFFLE DELIGHT
Premium
- 7.5’ x 6’ vendor space
- 2 tables
- 3' x 6' & 1.5’ x 6’
- L-shape
- 2 chairs
- 2 tables
- Two complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products in a high-traffic area
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry into the "Best of Show" competition (Optional)
- Social media shout out
- Foo
Premium
- 7.5’ x 6’ vendor space
- 2 tables
- 3' x 6' & 1.5’ x 6’
- L-shape
- 2 chairs
- 2 tables
- Two complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products in a high-traffic area
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry into the "Best of Show" competition (Optional)
- Social media shout out
- Food vendors may only provide packaged food
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins, plates, etc are NOT provided by the event
- Non-food vendors are encouraged to provide swag
- ie. sticker, pen, individually-wrapped candy, etc
- Opportunity for food vendors to provide a promotional food sample in event swag bags
- Opportunity for discount via the VIP special tasting
- Opportunity for discount via the Workshop/Demo program
Vendor Investment: $225
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
*All payments received after October 1st will have a surcharge of $50
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
Sponsorship
- 12’ x 6’ space
- 3 tables 3’ x 6’
- U-shape
- 2 chairs
- Four complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products in a large high-traffic space
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry into the "Best of Show" competition (Optional)
- Logo inclusion on poster
- Logo incl
Sponsorship
- 12’ x 6’ space
- 3 tables 3’ x 6’
- U-shape
- 2 chairs
- Four complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products in a large high-traffic space
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry into the "Best of Show" competition (Optional)
- Logo inclusion on poster
- Logo inclusion on website
- Social media shout-outs
- Food vendors may only provide packaged food
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins, plates, etc are NOT provided by the event
- Non-food vendors are encouraged to provide swag
- ie. sticker, pen, individually-wrapped candy, etc
- Opportunity for food vendors to provide a promotional food sample in event swag bags
- Opportunity for discount via the VIP special tasting
- Opportunity for discount via the Workshop/Demo program
Vendor Investment: $300
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
*All payments received after October 1st will have a surcharge of $50
SWEET SUCCESS SHOWCASE
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
COUVERTURE CONNOISSEUR
Premier Sponsorship
- 12’ x 6’ space
- 3 tables 3’ x 6’
- U-shape
- 2 chairs
- Six complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products as a primary sponsor
- Dedicated sponsor space next to the stage or in a high-traffic placement of choice
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry
Premier Sponsorship
- 12’ x 6’ space
- 3 tables 3’ x 6’
- U-shape
- 2 chairs
- Six complimentary vendor passes
- Opportunity to sell and showcase your products as a primary sponsor
- Dedicated sponsor space next to the stage or in a high-traffic placement of choice
- Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition (Food Vendors ONLY)
- Complimentary entry into the "Best of Show" competition (Optional)
- Recognition as a Primary Sponsor in main stage announcements
- Logo inclusion on poster
- Logo inclusion on website
- Logo inclusion in event email campaigns
- Social media shout-outs
- Featured post on the expo's social media accounts
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials in event swag bags
- Food vendors may only provide packaged food
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins, plates, etc are NOT provided by the event
- Non-food vendors are encouraged to provide swag
- ie. sticker, pen, individually-wrapped candy, etc
- Opportunity for food vendors to provide a promotional food sample in event swag bags
- Opportunity for discount via the VIP special tasting
- Opportunity for discount via the Workshop/Demo program
Vendor Investment: $450
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All down payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
*All payments received after October 15th will have a surcharge of $25
Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
Create a presence at the California Chocolate Expo without the requirement of a vendor space. Or add this to your preferred vendor package and enhance your visibility.
Workshop/Demo Sponsorship
Host a 20-30 minute chocolate-themed workshop or demonstration on the stage.
- Brand exposure
- Showcase your products and/or services
- Engage and interact with potential customers
Investment: FREE
Are you a vendor? Receive a $25 discount on your booth space when you provide a demonstration on the main stage.
Logo on Poster
Your business logo will be featured on our poster
- 300+ posters distributed through Shasta County and neighboring counties
- Brand exposure
Investment: $99
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
Logo on Website
Your business logo will be featured on our poster
- Reach potential customers directly with a logo on our website than links to your website
- Premium brand exposure
Investment: $199
Payment Due: September 1st, 2025
*All payments received after September 1st will have a surcharge of $25
Swag Bag inclusion
Your promotional items will be included in 300 swag bags distributed to event attendees
- Reach potential customers directly with samples, coupons, small giveaways, business cards or pamphlets
- Premium brand exposure
Investment: FREE
Samples & Swag
Why do we require vendors/sponsors to provide samples of food?
Offering samples of food can significantly increase the chances of selling it. Providing samples allows potential customers to experience the taste and quality of your food firsthand. It helps create a positive and memorable impression, potentially leading to higher customer satisfaction and increased sales. Sampling is an effective marketing strategy, especially in the food industry, as it engages customers' senses and encourages them to make informed purchasing decisions.
Plus, it add an element of fun to the event!
What are the samples/swag requirements?
- All food vendors are required to provide samples
- 750+ samples per day
- Napkins, plates, etc are NOT provided by the event
- Pre-packaged samples are encouraged
- Open samples require a handwash station in your vendor space
- Shasta County Environmental Health requires a registration or permit depending on the vendor/product/sample type
- Non-food vendors are encouraged to provide swag
- ie. sticker, pen, individually-wrapped candy, etc
- Cottage Food Operation vendors with food samples prepared and packaged in advance must keep the packages sealed until the customer opens it. The vendors with pre-packaged, shelf-stable samples must register with Shasta County Environmental Health.
- Food vendors with open products/samples must acquire a permit from Shasta County Environmental Health.
- Food samples are NOT full servings! Just give the potential customers a taste to see what your products are like.
- ie. a half gram of chocolate, one freeze-dried Skittle, a tiny spoonful of ganache, a small cube of cheese, a sample cup with cake scrap, etc
- Waste bins will be stationed at each vendor space.
- Earn a $20 discount on vendor space, a complimentary General Admission ticket, priority vendor space placement, increased exposure and exclusive visibility by participating in the VIP Special Tasting!
- This unique opportunity allows you to showcase a special flavor or limited-edition item to our 300 VIP guests, setting your brand apart and creating a memorable experience for high-value attendees.
- Your VIP tasting contribution will count toward the required 750 daily samples, making it an easy way to stand out while fulfilling your sampling commitment.