Tasting Events Checklist

Spread the Word

• Tasting Event Flyer
• Sample Morning Announcements for Promoting a Tasting Event

Sample preparation, storage, and display

• Brightly colored/patterned table cloths
• Hand sanitizer
• Surface sanitizing wipes
• Portion cups
• Cold packs
• Cooler
• Food service gloves
• Cutting boards 
• Knife
• Acrylic sign displays

Classroom connections

• Tasting Rules Poster
• Edible ABCs Picture Cards
• Edible ABCs Good for You Cards
• Team Nutrition Dig In posters 

Incentive items

• Tasting Passport
• Nutrition-themed stamps/stickers
• Selfie Sign – incentivize tasting by allowing taste testers to share their experience through a message written on a sign for sharing on social media.
• Printable Edible ABCs “Today I tried…” stickers
• Official Taste Tester Certificate

 Gathering student feedback

• Buckets with signs (use poker chips, beans, or buttons to vote)
• Voting poster or ballot
• Kids Food Critic worksheet