ViVE 2026 | Food & Beverage Sampling Guidelines


The first step in considering food sampling at the LACC is to get written approval from Taste of LA by Levy.

F&B Sampling Guidelines

An approved food and beverage sampling program must comply with the following guidelines:

  • Items being sampled are limited to products manufactured, processed or distributed by exhibiting companies.
  • All items are limited to SAMPLE SIZE and must be dispensed/distributed in accordance to Local and State Health Codes.
    • FOOD ITEMS: Food items being sampled are limited to 2 oz. “bite size” portions, including prepackaged samples.
    • NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Samples are limited to 4oz. portion sizes, served in biodegradable (or plastic) cups. No cans or bottles will be permitted.
    • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Sampling of alcoholic beverages is permitted only if you are the manufacturer or distributor of the beverage. Alcoholic beverages must be sample sizes (2 oz. for beer/wine and .25 oz for liquor) and can only be served by a licensed Taste of LA by Levy Restaurants bartender. Handling and Labor fees may apply, please contact your Catering Sales Manager.
  • Restrooms, concession stands, and/or facility kitchens may not be used as exhibitor clean-up areas.
  • Food and beverage sampling may be subject to applicable receiving, storage, utility and labor charges.
  • Licensee is responsible for utilities, drayage, equipment needs, permits and the disposal of trash/waste and other related fees to support sampling activities.
  • Exhibiting company must provide a certificate of insurance showing evidence of Commercial General Liability with each occurrence limit of $1,000,000 and naming Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership and AEG/Los Angeles Convention Center as additional insured.
  • Once Taste of LA by Levy has approved the event’s food & beverage sampling program, the Licensee must pull an Event Organizer permit with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Division. Additionally, Licensee is responsible for being aware, communication of and ensuring compliance by their exhibitors/vendors of the Health Department requirements.
  • NOTE ON CANNABIS AND CBD PRODUCTS In accordance to County of LA Public Health guidelines, the Los Angeles Convention Center strictly prohibits the sale and sampling of any consumable (ingestible) products containing CBD and other cannabinoids.
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