Taste of Cave Creek Portal

RESTAURANT AGREEMENT (DEADLINE AUGUST 15th)
Before you fill out the Restaurant Agreement you must have your Cave Creek Business License, Maricopa County Permit, and Event Insurance Policy documents ready to upload during the registration process.

• Restaurant Agreement and Payment Form

VENDOR AGREEMENT (DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1st)
Before you fill out the Vendor Agreement you must have your Cave Creek Business License and Event Insurance Policy documents ready to upload during the registration process.

• Vendor Agreement and Payment Form

SPONSOR AGREEMENT (DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1st)
Before you fill out the Sponsor Agreement you must have your Cave Creek Business License and Event Insurance Policy documents ready to upload during the registration process.

• Sponsor Agreement and Payment Form

ELECTRICAL NEEDS (DUE BY SEPTEMBER 17th)

• Electrical Request Form

RESTAURANT MENU (DUE BY SEPTEMBER 17th)

• Restaurant Menu Form

RESOURCES

• Temporary (3 day) Cave Creek Business License
• Permit from Maricopa County – Choose “Temporary Food Application (Events lasting 14 days or less)”
• Event Insurance Requirements
• Special Event Inspection Checklist

GUIDELINES FOR TASTING PORTIONS

• Protein-Based Dishes: 2–3 oz per serving (meatballs, mini tacos, sliders, etc.)
• Seafood: 1–2 oz bite-size portion (mini crab cakes, shrimp skewers)
• Pasta or Grain Dishes: 2 oz cooked serving (served in small cups or boats)
• Handheld Options: Think mini versions (sliders, ¼ sandwiches, street taco-sized portions)
• Soups/Chilis: 2–3 oz in small tasting cups
• Desserts: 2–3 bite-sized servings (mini cupcakes, cookie halves, dessert shooters)

Next meeting will be  September 9th at 2pm at Tate Studio

NEW FOR 2025: There will be NO food tickets. Each restaurant will retain 100% of the proceeds. Cash and credit card payments for food, drinks and merchandise to be accepted at your booth. Wi-Fi and ATM machines will be available.

Stagecoach Village will provide the following for all restaurants that participate in the 2025 Taste of Cave Creek Event:

• 10 x 10 Tent
• Lighting/Electrical
• Ice
• Restroom Facilities
• ATM
• Wi-Fi
• Event parking/shuttles
• Event Management
• Ticket Sales
• Security Services
• Provide Security Plan for events
• Event Maps
• Advertising, Promotion, and Marketing of the event
• On-site entertainment
• Obtain Liquor License in accordance with the 501c(3) for the event

QUESTIONS?
Contact Patty Pollnow
[email protected]
480-204-0140