Exhibitor Catering

GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER

A warm Houston

WELCOME

WELCOME to the George R. Brown

Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Our team of talented professionals

looks to create a unique and authentic

food experience for you and your

guests.

Our menu provides a starting point in

planning your event. We understand

that all of our guests are unique and we

will work with your group to create a

customized food experience that shows

your guests what Houston’s

vibrant food scene is all about

without leaving the convention center.

e truly look forward to serving you

and your guests.

( Dips: Creole Mustard,

White Chile con Queso, Spicy Tomato

and Bacon Jam, or Sun Dried Tomato and

Bourbon Caramel )

( Dips: Cream Cheese

- Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Fudge or Salted

White Truﬄe Aioli )

Savory, sweet, and everything in between -- craft the perfect snack break with a

completely customized menu built around the array of items below.

Pesto Vegetable Salad

,and

Condiments

Add a protein to any Farmer Salad

Chimichurri Garlic Shrimp +7.00

Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken Breast +5.00

1 ﬂavor per gallon

PROPERTY SPECIFIC INFORMATION

THE LEVY DIFFERENCE:

THOUSAND DETAIL DINING

We believe that every occasion should be extraordinary. It’s all about the food, and the thousands

of details that surround it. Your dedicated Catering Sales Manager will partner with you to shape

an experience that stands out. Together, we look forward to delivering The Levy Dierence.

EXCLUSIVITY

Levy Restaurants is proud to be the exclusive provider of all

food and beverage services at the George R. Brown Convention

enter. As “a family of passionate restaurateurs,” we seek to

exceed your guests’ expectations by delighting them with

delicious food, creatively presented by friendly, helpful sta

in a fun-ﬁlled atmosphere. We also strive to exceed your expec-

tations by making the event planning process simple, easy, and

worry free for you.

Because we live the restaurant business every day, we are able

to advise you on the most popular menu items and the most

eective methods to ensure your guests fondly remember your

event long after they have departed. To follow are some general

guidelines to get you started on your event planning process.

PRICING AND GUARANTEES

Prices quoted in the menu do not include the 21% service

charge or 8.25% sales tax, unless otherwise noted. Prices are

subject to change without notice. Guaranteed prices will be

conﬁrmed (60) days prior to the event. A guaranteed number

of guests/quantities of food is required (7) business days

prior to the event date. (A business day is deﬁned as Monday

through Friday. Holidays and Weekends are excluded from

receiving guarantees.) This guarantee must be submitted by

noon. If the guarantee is not received, Levy Restaurants

reserves the right to charge for the number of guests/quan-

tities speciﬁed on the contracted event order. Guarantees

increased less than (7) full business days prior to an event

will be subject to a minimum 10% surcharge on the price for

each additional guest or increase. Any on-site increases will

be subject to a 25% surcharge. Cancellations and reductions

of guarantee are subject to full charges. Attendance higher

than the guarantee will be charged the actual event atten-

dance. Should attendance exceed the number speciﬁed in the

ﬁnal guarantee, Levy Restaurants will neither be responsible

nor liable for serving these additional numbers, but will do

so on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis as able. Client agrees that

there will be no reduction in the Event Price if fewer than the

guaranteed guests attend the event.

SERVICE STAFF

Each Levy staff member is charged at a four-hour minimum

of $225.00 per four-hour shift with each additional hour

of $30 per hour. Booth catering is a drop service. If sta

is requested in the booth, sta is charged.

CATERING CONTRACTS

A signed copy of the contract outlining all catering services

must be returned to your Catering Sales Manager prior to

the event before services will be conﬁrmed or performed.

The signed contract, terms, addendums and speciﬁed function

sheets, constitute the entire agreement between Client and

Levy Restaurants. Your Catering Sales Manager will outline

the payment and contract process.

CANCELLATIONS

Any event cancelled within (7) business days prior to the

event will incur 100% of the estimated charges. Please note,

for specialty menus or items, a longer window of

cancellation may be necessary.

OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE

No food or beverages of any kind may be brought into or

removed from the location by either Client or Client’s guests

without our prior written approval. Your Catering Manager

will instruct you if additional fees may be incurred.

BEVERAGE SERVICES

We offer a complete selection of beverages to compliment your

event. Please note that alcoholic beverage services are regulated

by the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission

(TABC). Levy Restaurants, as licensee, is responsible for the

administration of these regulations: NO ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE PREMISES

FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT

TO REFUSE ALCOHOL SERVICE TO INTOXICATED OR

UNDERAGE PERSONS. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CAN BE

REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. Levy Restaurants must

supply all beer, wine and liquor and must be served by a Levy

employed TABC Certified Bartender. Staff is charged $225.00

per four-hour shift with each additional hour $30 per hour.

PAYMENT

We will not deliver service without receipt of a 100% payment.

Payment must be made and approved (7) business days prior to

start of event.

George R. Brown Convention Center

Exhibitor Catering Order Form & Service Contract

Levy Convention Centers is the exclusive caterer for the George R. Brown Convention Center. Absolutely no food or beverage is

allowed into the GRBCC without prior written approval from an Levy Representative. THIS INCLUDES BOTTLED WATER.

 All prices are subject to a (++) charge, which represents a 21% Administrative Fee, Texas State Sales Tax 8.25% and Texas

MB Tax (alcohol) 8.25% (as applicable).

 Food and beverages are provided on compostable disposable ware.

 Exhibitor catering is not charged on consumption. Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.

 FOOD PREP: Levy can provide professional staff to assist you with food preparation. Applicable charges will apply. To

arrange for assistance, please contact your sales manager listed at the bottom of the second page.

 INSURANCE: Any company serving samples (food or beverage) must submit an insurance certificate of liability with

coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence naming George R. Brown Convention Center, and Levy as additional insured. Be

sure to check the complete insurance requirements.

 DELIVERY FEE: A $25.00+ Delivery/Refresh Fee will apply for each food and beverage delivery.

LEVY DOES NOT supply table and chair equipment, trash removal, or electricity for your booth. You MUST order

through your service contractor.

 ELECTRICAL: Please contact Smart City at 713.853.8900

 BOOTH CLEANING & TRASH REMOVAL: Please contact Exhibitor Services at 713.853.8907

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SAMPLING

 The food manufacturer’s sampling form must be submitted no less than 21 days prior to the show to your sales

manager for approval. We will coordinate details and requirements with you following approval.

 Open flame devices such as sternos, candles, solid alcohol fueled, or other solid fueled type device, are allowed for the

cooking and hot-holding of food. Each booth using warming/cooking equipment must have at least one 3A40BC fire

extinguisher with current inspection date and tag in the booth. Booths exceeding 20' in any dimension must have a minimum

of two 3A40BC fire extinguishers with current inspection date and tag in the booth.

FOOD SAMPLING

 Items dispensed are limited to products manufactured by the exhibiting company

 Any product that is not manufactured by the exhibiting company must be purchased from Levy if you wish to have it

available for sampling by attendees. Contact your sales manager to discuss buyout opportunities or Levy purchases.

 Food items are limited to 'bite size' (1 oz. or less).

 Beverage items may be dispensed in containers holding not more than 2 oz.

 Food and/or beverage items used as traffic promoters (e.g., coffee, popcorn, sodas, bottled water [with or without logo], ice

cream, etc.) not manufactured by the exhibiting company MUST be purchased from Levy.

 The City of Houston requires a temporary food permit (daily) for ALL public shows. Food permits MUST be displayed in

booths at all times during the show.

 Keep the delivery costs to your booth low – consider ways to safely store as much product in your booth as you will use each

day.

 Candy Dishes - A hard candy dish provided complimentary by an exhibitor at their booth may be exempt, as long as the

candy is bite sized individually wrapped.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SAMPLING

 All alcoholic beverages must be purchased through Levy, even if manufactured by the exhibitor.

George R. Brown Convention Center

Exhibitor Catering Order Form & Service Contract

 Contact Levy to purchase any alcoholic beverages you wish to dispense to attendees.

 Bartenders to serve the alcoholic beverage must be hired through Levy.

 Levy will refuse alcoholic beverages to all persons unable to offer proper identification confirming that they are at least

twenty-one (21) years of age, or a person who in Levy's sole judgment appear to be in intoxicated.

 Alcohol is not charged on consumption and any remaining will be forfeited. Any remaining alcohol must be consumed

onsite and is not allowed to be taken off premise per TABC laws.

 Alcohol is not allowed to be brought in from outside under any circumstances. This includes alcohol being used for display

purposes & mini bottles for giveaway/promotions.

DEADLINE: All orders must be received a minimum of 21 days prior to the show to ensure availability of food and beverages, and

appropriate staffing to prepare, deliver and service your account. A 25% late Fee will apply to all orders received within 21 days of the

show.

CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: Changes/Cancellations must be submitted in writing 3 business days prior to start of event. Full

charges will be applied to cancellation of any menu items received within (72) hours, (3 business days), prior to delivery. SPECIAL

ORDER ITEMS (e.g., logo cookies, kegs) cannot be canceled once confirmed.

PAYMENT POLICY: All food and beverage orders require 100% payment in advance. We accept American Express, MasterCard,

VISA, Discover, check or wire transfer on initial orders. We will require a credit card for any additional services ordered onsite during

the show.

Show Name: ___________________ Date Order was placed: ___________________________________________

Booth Number: ____________________________________________________ Booth Name: ____________________________________________________

Company Name (Bill To): ___________________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________________ On-Site Contact Cell Phone Number: _________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________ Fax Number: _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________ E-Mail Address:___________________________________________________

On-Site Contact/Authorized Signatures for Event: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________

(Printed Name) (Signature)

ORDER FORM

Delivery Date Start Time End Time Description of Item Quantity Price

_________________ ____________ ___________ ________________________________________________________ __________ __________

_________________ ____________ ___________ _____$25 Delivery Charge (charged per trip/per day)____________ __________ __________

(Please use additional sheet if needed) Subtotal: ____________

25% Late Fee: ____________

(Applied to orders received within 3 weeks of show)

21% Admin Fee: _______

8.25% Sales Tax: _______

Total: ____________

By completing this form you are authorizing that you have read and agree to the terms contained within this

Exhibitor Catering Order Form & Service Contract. All policies, procedures and cancelations will be upheld by Levy.

Please submit this completed form back to your

Sales Manager. Phone: 713-853-8150