MECA - Food Vendor Application



1900 Kane Street Houston, Texas 77007 (713) 802-9370

October 28 & 29
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Food Vendor Participation

Participation terms and information for food vendors is provided below. Please make certain that you have read and understand this information before submitting your vendor application.

After reviewing the information, please complete the food vendor application form below.

Food booth opportunities:

10'x10 foot space (tent is not provided by MECA)
On site security throughout the event.
Opportunity to sell signature menu items
Opportunity to promote your company onsite with coupons, menus, promotional materials, and name identified uniformed employees

Booth fees:
$2500 For Profit Business
$1250 Not For Profit Organizations (must attach proof of 501©3)
Food vendors are required to obtain mandatory city of Houston health permits at their own expense.

Food Vendor Deposit fee: $350.00

If you are unable to participate in the event, your deposit fee will not be refunded once you are accepted as a food vendor and your signed contract has been received.

If you are not accepted as a food vendor, your deposit checks will be returned to you no later than October 1st.

Notification of acceptance:
Applicants will be notified of their status on or before September 15th. Food vendors who are accepted will receive a contract and further detailed information. Participation fees and contract will be due October 1st.

Method of selection:
MECA Day of the Dead Festival: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future can accept a limited number of vendors. Vendors will be selected on a 1st come 1st served basis with consideration for professionalism, experience, menu selection, compatibility, and diversity.

Menu items and pricing:
Each food vendor should offer no more than three menu items. Menus are approved on the basis of diversity and to maintain exclusivity in each food area. All food sales are paid for by coupon only. Vendor then redeems coupons. The food vendor will receive a check for 90% of net sales (less any additional charges). Checks can be picked up 7 days after redemption or will be mailed upon request.

Grilling:
Grilling is permitted and vendors are required to adhere to standard fire department codes.

Electrical:
Electricity is not available at this time.

Propane:
Propane is allowed for cooking. All state and city regulations must be followed. Vendors are responsible for their own propane arrangements.

Vendor insurance:
Prior to the event, vendors must show proof of general liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence) and name MECA as an additional insured.

To apply for consideration:
To apply, just complete the food vendor application on-line form below or fax a signed hard copy to 713-802-9403 and send in your deposit check for $350.00 on or before the application deadline of October 1st

You can also mail a signed hard copy and your deposit check for $350.00 to:
MECA
1900 Kane
Houston, TX 77007

Food Vendor Application Form

Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Mailing Address: (if different)
City:
State:
Zip:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Mobile or Pager:
Fax:
Email:

Alternate Contact Name:
Alternate Contact Phone:
Alternate Contact Email:


* Please exclude the following list of items from your menu:
	Steak Sandwich
	Fries w/Cheese & Bacon
	Chicken Nuggets
	Menu Item 1
Menu Item:
Coupon Price:	Coupons ($1.00 value per coupon)
	Menu Item 2
Menu Item:
Coupon Price:	Coupons ($1.00 value per coupon)
	Menu Item 3
Menu Item:
Coupon Price:	Coupons ($1.00 value per coupon)
	Booth Space Preference
Number of Booths:	single double (additional $1500)
Will you have a grill?	yes no if so, what size?
Additional Coments:

Participation Terms:
If this application is approved, you agree to participate in the MECA Day of the Dead Festival on the dates listed at top and to be responsible for all booth fees and additional incurred expenses. You also agree to provide proof of general liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence) and name MECA as an additional insured. You understand that by submitting this application that you are using your signature to agree to our food vendor participation terms.

Once your application is submitted, your booth deposit is due. Applications are not processed until your deposit fee of $350 is received. If your application is accepted, your deposit will not be refunded if you are unable to participate. Additional information, if any, will be sent to the primary contact.
Deposit checks should be made payable to:

      MECA
      1900 Kane
      Houston, Texas 77007

Release:
Applicants signature on the vendor application releases and forever discharges MECA and all sponsoring organizations and their elected officials, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, or claims of loss or damage. MECA is not responsible for any injury sustained by exhibitors, vendors, their personnel, or guests. Storage and securing of applicant's inventory and/or artwork, supplies, etc., is at applicant's own risk.

I have read all of the information regarding this arrangement and I agree to the terms stated above. By submitting this form through MECA's website, I am accepting the terms above. I agree to sign the hard copy version of this application at the time of the event. Please check the box below to agree to these terms.

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October 28 & 29 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Food Vendor Participation

Food Vendor Application Form

October 28 & 29
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.