- Food/Hospitality in Your Booth
Food/Hospitality In Your Booth
Any food or beverages provided by individual exhibitors must be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and guidance, including, if applicable, the CMSS Code for Interactions with Companies and the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals. All food and beverages provided by individual exhibitors must be of minimal value and available to all registered attendees immediately upon request. Cash and/or cash equivalents, coupons, and vouchers for food or beverages are not permissible.
Exhibitors must submit a request for approval to provide food or beverages to ASCO no later than Wednesday, April 24. Approval is at ASCO’s discretion. Exhibitors who seek approval to provide food or beverages should make such request using the Booth Activity Form through the Exhibitor Resource Center. Any exhibitors found providing food or beverages that have not been approved or are not compliant with ASCO policies will be required to cease immediately. ASCO will not accept onsite requests for provision of food or beverages. Please note: the distribution of alcoholic beverages in the Exhibit Hall is not permitted.
OVG Hospitality is the exclusive provider of food and beverage within McCormick Place. No food or beverage of any kind will be permitted into the facility, unless it is within the guidelines of the Exhibitor Personal Consumption Policy. All food and beverage used to generate traffic to booths, service exhibit staff, etc. must be catered by OVG Hospitality. A copy of the “Exhibitor Catering Menu” can be found in the Exhibitor Service Manual under “Service Order Forms.” Please contact OVG Hospitality to place your catering order, via email at awarren@mccormickplace.com.
Any exhibitor at the Annual Meeting who provides food and beverage to attendees is required to order and pay for porter service through the exclusive general services contractor, Freeman. Order forms and additional information is available in the Exhibitor Service Manual under “Service Order Forms.”
By adhering to these policies, we can ensure the overall success of the Exhibit Hall.
FOOD COURT/CONCESSIONS
A variety of food options will be available throughout the Exhibit Hall from Saturday, June 1-Monday, June 3. Concessions will be available in the front tower, a café at the front of the hall, and multiple snack kiosks. Concession hours will vary throughout Hall. A concessions grid will be available in the ASCO Daily News, printed each day of the meeting listing specific open hours in the Hall and throughout McCormick Place.
Located in the back of the hall is the largest Food Court at McCormick Place featuring a wide array of dining options. Food options will include hot Paninis, a fresh salad station, stir fry selections, Italian options, burrito station, Kosher Express, and much more. The Food Court will be open Saturday, June 1 – Monday, June 3, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The menu and scheduled are subject to change.
The Food Court features the largest amount of seating available in McCormick Place, making it a great place to congregate.
ASCO BISTRO
ASCO Bistro provides a comfortable setting to eat, meet and network during the Annual Meeting. Located in the back of the Exhibit Hall, ASCO Bistro offers all-inclusive buffet lunch. Lunch is available at $29 per guest, which includes express entry and a reserved seat. A variety of delicious soups and salad options, entrees, seasonal vegetables and side items are available. The menu changes daily. Exhibitors can purchase tickets through the exhibitor registration process.
Questions?
Please contact Eileen McGill, ASCO Exhibit Operations Management at eileen.mcgill@spargoinc.com or 703-679-3969.