Become a Featured Restaurant
Put your food in front of 3,000+ hungry, eager guests in one unforgettable night. Serving at Taste of Santa Ana is one of the best marketing moves a local restaurant can make — and it's free to participate.
Attendees tasting their way through the event in a single evening.
Fellow restaurants — join Orange County's most respected culinary lineup.
No booth fee to participate. You provide the tastings; we bring the crowd.
Why Restaurants Sign Up
Massive Exposure
Your name featured on the event website, social media, printed programs, and on-site signage seen by thousands.
New Regulars
One great bite turns a taster into a loyal customer. This is sampling at its most powerful.
Best Bite Awards
Compete for the coveted "Best Bite" People's Choice trophy — bragging rights that fill tables all year.
Community Goodwill
Proceeds support Santa Ana programs. Show your neighborhood you're part of what makes it great.
Content & Press
Professional event photos and local media coverage you can reshare across your own channels.
Turnkey Setup
We provide the table, tent, power, and foot traffic. You bring the food and the flair.
How It Works
Apply
Fill out the sign-up form below with your restaurant details and planned tasting.
Get Confirmed
Our team reviews and confirms your spot, then sends the vendor packet & timeline.
Prep & Plan
Finalize your menu item and quantities. We handle placement, power, and logistics.
Serve & Shine
Show up October 17, serve your best bite, and win over hundreds of new fans.
Restaurant Sign-Up
Spots fill fast and are limited to 40+ vendors. Submit your application below and our team will be in touch within 3 business days.