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About the Show

BIG RESULTS

Catersource brings you the most targeted, highly-qualified buying audience in the industry.

Exhibitors are SELLING on the show floor

98% met NEW potential customers

95% anticipate sales from the show

2X MORE Qualified Leads - Exhibitors report almost DOUBLE the industry standard

65% recorded more than
150 qualified leads

42% of vendors generated more
than $25,000

97% say the show was successful

For many, it’s the best show
of the year for their business!

$19 million was SOLD at the 2014 Tradeshow

76% attend looking for new products and services

They are buying:
Coffee and tea
Wine, beer and spirits
Buffet equipment
Disposables
Smallwares
Tabletop
Dinnerware
Bar/beverage service
Transport equipment
Linens
Lighting/AV
Floral and centerpieces
Party supplies
Décor
Tables and chairs
Marketing services
Uniforms
Technology
Software
Cooking appliances
Vehicles
Kitchen equipment
Sanitation
Outdoor cooking equipment
Wedding supplies
Entertainment services
Rentals
Staffing
81% are purchasing beer, wine and spirits

Catersource has been providing resources for caterers for more than 20 years and has a long-standing reputation and commitment to bringing buyers and sellers together.

Attendees are established catering professionals who purchase in large volume. This highly-qualified audience is looking to increase revenue by investing in resources to start new profit centers. They are expanding into niche markets such as drop-off catering, box lunch delivery, concessions, food trucks, opening new venues and other opportunities. Catering will continue grow as new businessesemerge into the marketplace.

Catering is their Primary Focus - 58% Catering companies, banquet facilities, event venues - 15% College, universities, schools, healthcare, contract, management - 11% Hotels, resorts, casinos, private clubs - 8% Restaurants, catering full-service / deliv

93% of attendees are decision makers.

Attendees at Catersource make or authorize purchases for their company:
• 96% found products relevant to their business
• 82% plan to purchase from vendors at the Tradeshow
• 46% made purchases right on the show floor

93% have purchasing power - 60% Owners, CEOs, presidents, VP's, executive chefs, GM's, F&B Directors - 33% High-level culinary professionals, event planners, marketing, sales and operations managers - 7% Culinary, event and sales staff, educators, student

NEW buyers from across the country.

52% of attendees say this was their first time on the show floor. You’ll meet these prospects and convert them into new customers!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Attendee Snapshot

Industry Outlook

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2014 Exhibitors

Testimonials

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