EXHIBIT ON THE 2018 TRADESHOW FLOOR!

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1 EXHIBIT ON THE 2018 TRADESHOW FLOOR! catersource.com

ABOUT THE SHOW The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is the premier show for the catering and event industries. Join us in Las Vegas to successfully connect with buyers.

2 ABOUT THE SHOW The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is the premier show for the catering and event industries. Join us in Las Vegas to successfully connect with buyers. The award-winning Tradeshow floor is filled with culinary and design competitions, world-class education and delicious tastings. The Tradeshow offers face-to-face interaction, networking, and relationship-building with over 5,500 culinary and event professionals. 111 Product Categories 1 Headliner Stage 4 Culinary & Design Stages Bar/Beverage Service Beer/Spirits/Wine Buffet Equipment Coffee and Tea Cooking Appliances Décor Disposables Entertainment Services Floral and Centerpieces Food and Beverage Kitchen Equipment Lighting/AV Linens Marketing Services 120 Education Sessions 5 Events 4 Contests 86% ATTEND LOOKING FOR NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THEY ARE BUYING: Outdoor Cooking Equipment Party Supplies Rentals Sanitation Smallwares Software Staffing Tables and Chairs Tabletop/Dinnerware Technology Transport Equipment Uniforms Vehicles Wedding Supplies 5,500 REGISTERED ATTENDEES 300 REGISTERED EXHIBITORS 69,000 LEADS GENERATED The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow was a successful way for us to connect with beef lovers and share the potential for profit by using beef cuts new to catering menus. Peter Rosenberg, Corporate Chef, Certified Angus Beef Brand, Wooster, Ohio

I m looking forward to trying some new products found at the show. Richard Alfaro, Executive Chef, Los Prados Golf and Country Club $7.2 B $2.3 B $8.2 B $6.

3 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK Catering remains one of the highest growth sectors in foodservice. Through frequent volume purchases, increased consumer and business spending and market segment diversity; catering revenues are at an all time high. I found many items of interest for our business. I m looking forward to trying some new products found at the show. Richard Alfaro, Executive Chef, Los Prados Golf and Country Club $7.2 B $2.3 B $8.2 B $6.6 B Independent Catering Companies Off Premise Independent Catering Venues On Premise Restaurant Private Dining Hotel & Casino Banquet Operations $1 B $4.5 B Military Foodservice Catering $1.6 B $54 BILLION Mobile Caterers Food Trucks CATERING INDUSTRY Sports, Entertainment, Cultural Venues $1.7 B $6.2 B $14.4 B $54 B College/University Foodservice Catering (Self Operated) Contract Food Service Catering Quick Serve Retail/ Gourmet/Supermarket Total

4 MEET THE BUYERS The highly-engaged Tradeshow attendees are ideal buyers because they purchase in large volume and seek new, diverse products. Our buyers have a hand in a wide variety of hospitality services, including corporate events, foodservice management contracts and special events. ATTENDEES BY JOB INDUSTRY ATTENDEES BY JOB FUNCTION 58% Corporate & social events 1% Independent chefs, military, consultants 86% Plan to Purchase 15% College, universities, schools, healthcare, contract management 51% Owners, CEOs, presidents, VP s, executive chefs, GM s F&B Directors 96% Have Purchasing Power 7% Convention centers, sports arenas, theme parks, public venues 11% Hotels, resorts, casinos, private clubs 8% Restaurants, catering full-service/ delivery, retail 10% Culinary, event and sales staff, educators, students, associations, media and other industry professionals 39% High-level culinary professionals, event planners, marketing, sales and operations managers NEW BUYERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY 3 out of 10 ATTENDEES SAY THAT THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME ON THE SHOW FLOOR PURCHASING POWER COMPANIES ATTENDING CATERSOURCE SERVICE 250 events annually, on average with a $27K per event budget totaling $6.7M annually $500K average annual spend on products and services The Catersource tradeshow is by far our biggest event of the year. Not only do we get to meet hundreds of new leads each year, it s a great opportunity to strengthen relationships with our current clients. The main decision makers for purchases are typically always available on the show floor. The biggest mistake we made this year is not having DOUBLE the booth staff on hand to help handle all of the traffic! John Cohen, Founder & CEO, Total Party Planner

YOUR CATERSOURCE EXPERIENCE EXHIBITOR BOOTH PACKAGE 10 x 10 : $2,650 ADD A CORNER: $300 EACH ADDITIONAL 10 X 10 SPACE: $1,550 YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES: Full Conference badge ($800 value).

10 exhibitor badges for your booth staff and unlimited exhibit floor passes for customers. Pre-show promotions and advertising opportunities exclusive to exhibitors.

5 YOUR CATERSOURCE EXPERIENCE EXHIBITOR BOOTH PACKAGE 10 x 10 : $2,650 ADD A CORNER: $300 EACH ADDITIONAL 10 X 10 SPACE: $1,550 YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES: Full Conference badge ($800 value). Attend education sessions, live cooking and design demos, and network with industry leaders. Company listing in the 2018 Show Guide, mobile app, and Catersource.com. 10 exhibitor badges for your booth staff and unlimited exhibit floor passes for customers. Pre-show promotions and advertising opportunities exclusive to exhibitors. PR opportunities: Highlight your new products in a multi-exhibitor press release, display your promotional materials in the press room, and meet with editors and reporters. Customer meeting space on the show floor. Invitations to Networking Reception Access to Invite A Customer program Catersource is a great show for us, as far as brand exposure and sales leads. It is also growing each year, so the number of attendees is growing too. Susan Beaudry, Director of Marketing, North America, Sabert Great target market for our products. Cindy Herbert, VP of Marketing, Hoffmaster SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Receive high visibility through powerful branding and a high-traffic booth location. Take advantage of exclusive opportunities with event participation, education, and product launches. Contact Dave and Lisa for sponsorship information. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Expand your reach and influence with annual exposure to 60,000 buyers through all media channels, including print, digital, online, and social. Contact LaShara for media information. CONTACT US TODAY EXHIBITING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: CATERSOURCE MEDIA: DAVE PRUKA Director of Sales dpruka@catersouce.com LISA BRENNA Account Manager lbrenna@catersource.com LASHARA DARKENWALD Account Manager lashara@catersource.com

6 2017 SPONSORS & PARTNERS PLATINUM PLUS PLATINUM GOLD SILVER GREEN CRYSTAL EXCLUSIVE EC O-FR IENDLY P R ES ENTA TION S OLUTIONS ART OF CATERING FOOD STAY CONNECTED catersource.com

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