"Toque + Bottle did an outstanding job of planning savory, dessert and beverage stations that would satisfy the spectrum. Mostly, their expertise at navigating the nuance of McCormick Place was invaluable.  I unequivocally endorse Toque + Bottle for its soup-to-nuts treatment of my event."

Erik Higgins
First Look for Charity
Chicago Auto Show

 

CLIENT: RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (RSNA)

Goals for RSNA annual meeting:
to keep attendees in the building, provide healthy menu options, and address
guest complaints from past events

Results in 2007:

• Increased food sales by 19.2%
• Increased food sales in the exhibit halls by 81.3%
• Added four healthy snack kiosks
• Added fresh fruit, salads, and healthy beverage choices to menus
• Improved survey scores for cleanliness, menu variety, price/value, and speed of
  service

Results in 2008:

• Created bistro RSNA, a lunchtime meeting destination on all four show floors.
• Pre-sold 4,056 lunches, increased lunch served on floor by 18.8%
  Positive survey responses for friendly staff, quality of food, and value

Results in 2009:

• Offered Bistro Tickets to attendees during registration (1,364 sold)
• Pre-sold 7,312 lunches, increased lunches served on show floor by 35.1%
• Positive survey responses for friendly staff, quality of food, and value
• 92% of Bistro Guests seated with lunch in 5 minutes or less
  
  

Client: Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA)

Goals for first look:
offset food costs and improve dessert service

Results in 2008 & 2009:
secured 20,000 desserts from 12 local vendors
Media: Dessert List 2009, Media Coverage

Goals for first look 2010:
reduce the cost of the event by 6%, increase sponsorships, improve overall
guest experience

Results in 2010:

• Cost reduction of 15% per guest (attendance of 7,000), 37% savings, secured
  21,000 desserts donated from 11 local *vendors
• New sponsorship deals with Budweiser, Trinchero wines, Moet Henessy, and
  Joto sake
• Introduced new theme and concept, added bubble tea, themed bar stations,
  and lounge areas
  Media:
  
  

Client: National Restaurant Association (NRA)

Goals in 2009:
increase exhibitor participation at IWSB, grown IWSB attendance, and feature
local restaurants

Results in 2009:

• Created IWSB Menu Pairing Program, pairing local restaurants with beverage
  producers for tastings.
• IWSB attendance grew by 20% and increased business at several featured
  restaurants.
  Media: Commercial, Menu Pairings newsletter, Menu Pairings

Goals in 2010:
increase exhibitor participation at IWSB, grown IWSB attendance, and feature
local restaurants

Results in 2010:

• Created IWSB “After Party” concept, sponsored by *Crown Imports
• Created IWSB “Star of the Bar” competition, sponsored by *Bacardi
• Partnered with Open Table (online reservations) to create IWSB Dine Around
  for featured restaurants

* new exhibitors