The Chocolate Expo 2027 New Jersey
About the application
THE EARLY PAY BOOTH FEE IS $775 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2026. AFTER THAT, THE BOOTH FEE IS $875.
The Chocolate Expo 2027 New Jersey features tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, ready-to-eat foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, mead and cider) and more. Very limited spaces are available for sponsors and food-related craft vendors (cutting boards, knives, etc.).
Corporate sponsorship is available (email: vendors@thechocolateexpo.com / subject: Sponsorship).
Baum Image Group will pay any Health Department fees at this location (usually $75/vendor).
Electricity must be ordered directly from the NJ Expo Center through their Services Marketplace no less than two weeks before the event: https://www.njexpocenter.com/exhibitors/event-services/ (copy & paste this link into your browser)
CBD products are not allowed at our events, as per our insurance carrier.
Due to limited space and other considerations, we generally do not accept non-food/non-beverage-related vendors such as jewelry, artwork, clothing, multilevel marketing, etc. Feel free to email us for any questions about this matter.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Baum Image Group, Inc., reserves the right to reject any vendor for any reason including, but not limited to, avoiding excessive product duplication and providing the best product mix for our guests. VENDORS MUST BE VERY SPECIFIC ABOUT WHAT THEY PLAN TO OFFER AT THE CHOCOLATE EXPO. Products not specified on your application are subject to potential removal at the festival, if they are duplicative of other vendors in a limited category or not allowed (CBD, tobacco, etc.).
ALL vendor paperwork including your Certificate of Insurance, Kitchen License, Edison Temporary Food Service Permit Application and/or Alcohol License (if applicable) must be submitted at time of application.
Vendors are required to upload these documents to Eventeny.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At this Chocolate Expo location, Baum Image Group will pay the Health Department fee for all vendors and submit your Temp Food Permit application.
IF SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE, YOU AGREE TO:
1) PROVIDE GUESTS WITH SAMPLES -- THIS IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF OUR EVENT AND THERE WILL BE VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. ANY EXCEPTIONS (DUE TO SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ISSUES) REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL BY BAUM IMAGE GROUP, INC.
2) IN THE EVENT THAT YOU RUN OUT OF PRODUCT TO SELL, YOU AGREE TO NOT BREAK DOWN YOUR BOOTH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO CONTINUE SAMPLING UNTIL THE END OF THE EVENT.
3) BOOTHS ARE REQUIRED TO LOOK VERY NICE AND BE KEPT CLEAN AND WELL-ORGANIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
4) BRING YOUR OWN TABLES (UNLESS RENTED VIA THIS APPLICATION) AND COVER THEM WITH YOUR OWN ATTRACTIVE TABLECLOTHS.
5) Electricity must be ordered directly from the NJ Expo Center through their Services Marketplace no less than two weeks before the event: https://www.njexpocenter.com/exhibitors/event-services/ (copy & paste this link into your browser)
By participating in this event, you agree to our General Photo Release that allows photographs and videos of you, your staff, your booth and your products to be used by Baum Image Group, Inc., in documenting and promoting The Chocolate Expo now and at any time in the future.
Vendor booth fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Prices
| BOOTH FEE (10' wide x 9' deep -- all corner booths) | $775.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 6' TABLE RENTAL (or bring your own) | $50.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please let us know what products you plan to sample.
- Please acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to all health & safety requirements of The Chocolate Expo as follows: 1) Vendors with readily perishable products must maintain safe temperatures at all times. You must have adequate equipment to maintain safe food temperatures. An accurate metal stem probe thermometer must be used by those vendors who need to ensure that hot foods are maintained hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold foods are kept cold (below 41 degrees Fahrenheit). 2) Ready-to-eat foods and product samples must be handled by food workers wearing disposable gloves. Tongs or spatulas are acceptable alternatives to gloves, when appropriate. 3) All food must be protected from dust, sneeze exposure, hair and handling by customers at all times. Plastic wrap, tempered glass or Plexiglas coverings should be used, if appropriate, and/or products should be kept at an adequate distance to prevent such exposure. Hats and beard nets should be used, as needed.
- For guest comfort and safety at this family-friendly event, we conduct background checks on all vendor participants. Do you agree to a backgroup check?
- Please provide any social media pages for your company.
- What product category is your business in? Select as many as needed.
- What products and/or services do you want to offer at The Chocolate Expo? Please be specific as possible so that we can prevent excessive product duplication. For instance, if you're a bakery... we want to know if you plan to sell donuts, cake pops, whoopie pies, breads, brownies, etc., because it doesn't make sense to have five or six vendors all selling the same specific items like brownies. Any products not included on your list may be subject to exclusion from the event.
- Please acknowledge that you will ONLY bring items that you signed up to sell AND have been APPROVED to sell. If you bring additional items that have not been approved -- they will be subject to removal.
- Are you handling food and/or non-alcoholic beverage products at The Chocolate Expo?
- If you're selling food and/or non-alcoholic beverage items, are your products produced in a licensed facility? If you're not offering food and/or non-alcoholic beverages, please select N/A.
- Please upload a copy of your Edison Temporary Food Permit Application, which we will submit and pay on your behalf, if a permit is required for your products. The Edison Temp Food Service Application is in the documents section of this Vendor Application.
- Please upload a copy of your food and/or non-alcoholic beverage license, as appropriate.
- Do you plan to offer tastings/samples of your food and/or beverage products (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at The Chocolate Expo?
- Are you sampling and/or selling alcoholic beverages? If you're not offering alcoholic beverages, please select no.
- In order to be considered for The Chocolate Expo, upload a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Baum Image Group, Inc., and the NJ Expo Center as "additional insured." The "Certificate Holder" should be listed as Baum Image Group, Inc., 10 Lombardi Drive, New City, NY 10956.
- If you are selling food and/or beverage products, please list any certifications that consumers may want to know about such as gluten-free, sugar-free, keto, organic, kosher, vegan, etc. Be sure to include the name of the certifying agency.
- Please acknowledge that you are responsible to bring your own tables (if not rented from us) and table coverings to The Chocolate Expo. All table coverings are required to reach the floor on the front and two sides.
- You agree to have your booth staffed throughout the entire Expo (UNTIL 6PM) and continue sampling, even if you've run out of product to sell. ABSOLUTELY no booths may be broken down prior to Expo close at 6pm.
- Please upload a copy of your current/valid (non-expired) NJ ABC liquor license.
- To participate in this event, you agree to submit the required paperwork & documentation to NJ ABC in a timely way.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
