Pre - Event Booth Checklist
Administration
☐ Booth booking confirmed
☐ Invoice paid in full
☐ Public Liability Insurance ( valid )
☐ Venue Conditions reviewed
☐ RSA requirements - in date / cards for inspectors
☐ Staff attending have received event Bump in information
Products & Stock
☐ Sufficient tasting stock packed
☐ Additional retail stock (if selling)
☐ Price lists prepared
☐ POS system tested and charged
☐ Float available (if accepting cash)
☐ Packaging, bags or cartons for customer purchases
Booth Display
☐ Table coverings
☐ Banners and pull-up displays
☐ Product display stands
☐ Marketing brochures or flyers
☐ Business cards
☐ Promotional material
☐ Signage and pricing
Tasting Equipment
☐ Tasting sample cups
☐ Ice , ice buckets or tubs
☐ Ice tongs
☐ Water for rinsing ( if required )
☐ Spittoon or waste container (wine)
☐ Napkins or paper towel
☐ Bottle openers, corkscrews and bar tools
☐ Measuring pourers or jiggers (spirits)
☐ Chopping board and knife (if preparing garnishes)
Electrical Equipment
☐ Extension leads
☐ Power boards
☐ Chargers
☐ All electrical equipment must be tagged and tested if you need to plug into the venues electrical socket / circuits
Refrigeration & Storage
☐ Chilled products packed
☐ Eskies or insulated containers
☐ Ice bricks
☐ Storage tubs
Marketing
☐ Social media post scheduled before the event
☐ Customer database ready
☐ QR code linking to website or online store
☐ Competition entry forms (if applicable)
☐ Business cards readily available
Staff
☐ Staff roster confirmed
☐ Uniforms or branded clothing packed
☐ Name badges
☐ Comfortable footwear
☐ Water bottle
☐ Snacks and Lunch for the day
Final Checks Before Leaving
☐ Stock loaded
☐ Display materials packed
☐ POS equipment packed
☐ Phone fully charged
☐ Directions to venue checked
☐ Arrival time confirmed
☐ Emergency contact numbers saved
☐ Nothing left behind
Pro Tip
Display your booth as though you're setting up a small retail store. A little preparation before the event makes setup quicker, reduces stress and helps you focus on what matters most-meeting visitors, showcasing your products and generating sales.
