Can I give out food samples?

In the past exhibitors have used bowls of sweets to lure visitors over to speak to them. This is lovely but we want to minimise any chance of spreading infection at the event. A bowl of wrapped sweets means lots of hands going into the bowl at a time when we are trying to limit our touch points. PLEASE think carefully about whether you really need to do this.
If you are a business who relies on samples to sell your product – then please think about how you can minimise the chance of several people touching the same serving platter.
 
Any unwrapped food to be handed out as samples (cake, sweets, shortbread etc) needs to be approved by the Waterfront Hall at least one week in advance of the event – you will do this by completing the food sampling form.  You also need PL insurance to cover you for £10million.