Application
Food Vendors
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Deadline: Jun 05, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 14, 2026 3:00 pm - Jun 14, 2026 10:00 pm (PDT)
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Oakland, California
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$ 400.00
About the application
Cocobreeze is honored to invite you to participate as an Official Food Vendor for for National Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrations June 1st-30th.
- Caribbean Culinary Excursion Promo Campaign from June 1st–30th
- Caribbean Culinary Excursion: Food & Fête on June 14 at Oakstop Broadway Event Hall 2323 Broadway, Oakland, California
- Caribbean American Heritage Day in the Park on June 28 at Brookdale Park, 2535 High Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Please note our Caribbean American Heritage Month Events have limited capacity and they are first completed application, first served.
Vendor Participation Perks
- Your Business Included in the National Caribbean American Heritage Month Promo Campaign June 1st-30th
- Included in Official Caribbean Culinary Excursion Roadmap Promotion through Email, SMS, Social, News and Print Media
- Increased Foot Traffic and Brand Awareness for your Culinary Business
- Opportunity to educate and connect with the Bay Area community while bringing greater awareness to the vibrant culture of your Caribbean region
- Included in Official Caribbean Culinary Excursion Booklet
- Included in Caribbean Culinary Excursion Website and Social Media Channels
- Custom Branded Digital Graphic Assets Pack for National Caribbean American Heritage Month Events
- Print Graphic Assets Pack for National Caribbean American Heritage Month Events
- Complimentary Bamboo Boats, napkins and utensils for Tasting Samples
- You will be paid for every tasting sample you fulfill the day of the event. $4 for every pre-purchased tasting sample and $5 for every tasting sample purchased the day of the event.
- Opportunity to sell your Caribbean Cuisine and Retail items
- Mini Banner/Poster with your Restaurant Name/Logo
- Mini toothpick flags from your country for food plating
- Large Flag of their country on their display table
- Two chairs for your station
- Custom Business Logo/ Name Stamp
About the event
Terms & Conditions
- Craft a custom menu featuring $4-5 Tasting Sample (3pm-10pm), $10 Mini Meals (8pm-10pm), and Retail Products i.e. Peppersauce, Seasoning, T-shirts, etc
- Submit menu item photos to display your offerings by May 27th
- Must offer menu options at pre-determined price points only. You may choose any price for your retail products
- Must pay Vendor Fee in full $400 to be confirmed. First come, first served. Limited capacity available.
- No restaurants are allowed to cook at the location. All food must come prepared, ready to serve, at appropriate food temps.
- Restaurants must bring Chafer Sets and Two 6ft Rectangle Tables to serve your food at the location. Linens will be provided by organizers.
- Must have insurance for our venue
- Oakstop 2323 Broadway, Oakland, Ca
- Date June 14th 2026
- Covering Limits Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 Damages: $50,000 Med Exp: $5,000 Personal & Adv Injury: $1,000,00 General Aggregate: $2,000,000 Products: $2,000,000.
- If you don't have COI you can purchase it from Eventeny. Submit proof of insurance by May 27th
- No Shellfish allowed in any capacity i.e. sauces, marinades, ingredients and more...
- No drink sales allowed for restaurants at this event
- Please donate 1 half pan of rice, grain, or vegetable and 1 half pan of protein of your choosing to feed the event volunteers, staff and performers
- Please label all food items and list dietary restrictions/ allergens
- Sell Giftcards for your restaurant w/ a special promo to encourage people to dine at your physical location after the event
- Share website and social media info for people to connect with your restaurant
- Must participate in Social Media Campaign and adhere to posting schedule prior to event
- We recommend using music by our headliner artist Lyrikal for promo content/videos. Not mandatory.
- Must bring food thermometer and fire extinguisher
- Provide custom special promo code by May 27th for all participating restaurants for one time use for VIP valid June 1st through August 2026
- Optional Provide custom promo codes for all participating restaurants for one time use for General ticket valid June 1st through August 2026
- Bring compostable, recyclable, compostable or reusable togo containers for 8pm-10pm $10 mini meal food sale items 24oz containers recommended for June 14th event
- Complimentary Caribbean Cuisine for free community event on June 28th
- Paper Bags for attendees that purchase multiple togo items
- Minimum $250 Cleaning/Security Fee will be charged if you damage the venue. You will be notified on site if this fee will be charged.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website
- Logo
Additional information
- I have read the Terms and Conditions and agree to them in full
- Which Caribbean region does your menu represent?
- Restaurant Name
- Chef Name
- Founded in (Year and Month)?
- How did you hear about our National Caribbean American Heritage Month Events?
- Would you like help filling out your Food Vendor application? If not, please say no below and complete your application. If so, please list the best days and times for a representative to contact you virtually and assist you with completing your application.
- Please provide your Social Media Links below
- Please describe your menu including $4-5 Caribbean Tasting Sample options and $10 Caribbean Mini Meal option
- Please provide sample Pictures for each menu item for this event
- Which retail products do you want to sell at the event? i.e. Sauces, seasonings, T-shirts, etc
- Please provide sample Pictures for each retail item for this event
- Which POS system do you use at your restaurant? Are you bringing a portable POS system for additional mini meal and/or retail sales at event?
- What's your restaurant reservation link?
- What's your restaurant order link?
- Will You Be Providing Gluten-Free Options?
- Will You be Providing Vegan Friendly Options?
- As a food vendor do you have access to a commercial kitchen or have a cottage license to prepare your menu items?
- I will bring my own ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
- Please provide photos of your Caribbean restaurant, food truck, or pop-up
- Please provide photos of your Caribbean Cuisine
- Would you like to participate in the Caribbean Culinary Excursion Promo Campaign June 1st- June 30th?
- Would you like to participate in the Caribbean American Heritage Day in the Park Community Event on June 28th?
- Do you need access to Electrical outlets? If so, please explain why below.
- Could you please let us know the best days and times for influencers and media to visit your restaurant to shoot promotional content?
- We are looking forward to having you vend with us at the Caribbean Culinary Excursion event! Could you please let us know how many assistants will be joining your team to help out? Max 4 people
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
Food Vendors
Caribbean Culinary Excursion