Food and drink sampling at Las Vegas shows
Giving away food or drink at a Las Vegas show needs approval from the venue's caterer and a Southern Nevada Health District permit, usually coordinated by the venue.
Last checked Oct 30, 2026
What to know
- LVCC approval
Exhibitors giving away food or drink at the LVCC must email a Food and Beverage Sampling and Onsite Preparation Approval form to the LVCVA. Alcohol needs separate approval.
ConfirmedLVCC Facility Guide, Feb 2026 (food and firearms pages)Checked Oct 30, 2026
- Health District permit
Temporary food permits for events are issued by the Southern Nevada Health District. Vendors get their own permits through SNHD, and an event coordinator handles food operations for events with several food vendors.
ConfirmedSouthern Nevada Health District special eventsChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Hand-washing stations at the Venetian Expo
An electric hand sink with permit runs $387.14 and a gravity-fed station $235.32, ordered at least 7 days before opening.
Not yet confirmedVenetian Expo food and beverage sampling request, 2025Checked Oct 30, 2026
- Portion limits and products
One LVCC show policy limits food to 2-ounce samples and drinks to 3-ounce portions, allows only products you make or distribute, and bans THC and CBD sampling.
Not yet confirmedFood and beverage sampling policy (GES, LVCC show)Checked Oct 30, 2026
- The cost of skipping it
At one show, exhibitors who served food without telling show management faced a $290 on-site Health District fee or a shutdown.
Not yet confirmedFood sampling notice (GES)Checked Oct 30, 2026