Join the Experience at Nathan Benderson Park

Discover a vibrant community of partners who make our events unforgettable. From curated food delights to engaging lifestyle experiences, Nathan Benderson Park is the perfect venue to showcase your brand and reach thousands of passionate visitors.

Marketplace & Experience Partners

Food & Beverage Vendors

Catering Partners

Marketplace & Experience Partners

Are you ready to elevate your brand at one of Sarasota’s most dynamic event locations?

At Nathan Benderson Park, we’re not just hosting events—we’re creating memorable experiences. Our Marketplace & Experience Partners are an essential part of this journey. Whether you’re showcasing local arts, crafts, innovative products, or unique services, your participation adds to the park’s energetic atmosphere and community spirit.

By becoming an Experience Partner, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with thousands of event-goers who are eager to explore local businesses. We invite you to join our growing community, where every event is an opportunity to expand your reach and build lasting relationships. Please note that while every submission is welcomed, participation is subject to a competitive selection process. Selected partners are required to provide a valid certificate of insurance at least 72 hours before the event. This ensures that both Sarasota County Government and Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc. are appropriately covered. For any questions or additional details, our events staff is ready to help.

** For food and liquor vendors please go here

Insurance Requirements

All Food & Liquor Vendors are required to email certificates of insurance to Emma Anthony at least 72 hours before the event. We request one certificate, issued to BOTH parties listed below:

  • Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 (SAMPLE)
  • Sarasota County Government, Attn: Risk Management, 1660 Ringling Blvd., 3rd Floor, Sarasota, FL 34236

For more information, contact our events team at events@nathanbendersonpark.org

Food and Beverage Vendors

Bring your culinary creativity to life at our events!

Food and beverage offerings bring an extra layer of excitement to our events. Our Food & Liquor Vendors serve up an array of culinary delights and craft beverages that elevate the overall experience for our guests. Whether you operate a food truck, a pop-up kitchen, or specialize in liquor services, you’ll have the opportunity to captivate taste buds and showcase your culinary creativity.

By joining our events, you not only introduce your menu to thousands of enthusiastic visitors but also become a key part of the park’s festive atmosphere. We welcome vendors who are passionate about quality, innovation, and customer service. Your participation can help turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary culinary adventure!

** For marketplace and experience vendors, please click here

Insurance Requirements

All Food & Liquor Vendors are required to email certificates of insurance to Emma Anthony at least 72 hours before the event. These certificates must be issued to both:

  • Sarasota County Government, Attn: Risk Management, 1660 Ringling Blvd., 3rd Floor, Sarasota, FL 34236 (SAMPLE)
  • Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy Inc., 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 (SAMPLE)

For more information, contact our events team at events@nathanbendersonpark.org

Catering Partners

Our Catering Partners are our trusted culinary experts who ensure every event is deliciously unforgettable. We’ve curated this list of caterers to guarantee that every event meets our high standards of quality and service.  CLICK HERE for a Printable List of all Catering Partners or see list below.  **Please note that you MUST order directly through the contact listed below. Third party services such as door dash or uber eats may NOT be used, even if the catering partner is listed on that website.  This list is effective now through December 31, 2026. 

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at Company Specialty Website Menu Contact Email Phone Serve Alcohol? Logo
1 webinksupport 17/02/2025 12:16 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:26 PM Apple Spice Catering Company Range of options for small & large groups Visit Menu Julie Clouse Email 941-388-8025 No apple-spice-150x150.png
2 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:06 PM mbuchsbaum 22/12/2025 01:31 PM Anna Maria Oyster Bar Seafood Visit Jared Weis Email 941-704-4255 No AMOB-logo-150x150.png
3 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:12 PM webinksupport 01/04/2025 10:39 AM Dive Charter Mobile Bartending Visit Jeremy Rice Email 941-894-9259 Yes Dive-charter-logo-150x150.jpg
5 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:15 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:48 PM Lakewood Ranch Deli Full service Deli with Soup, Salads & Platters Visit Menu Terry Hamilton Email 239-200-4465 No deli-logo-final-pdf-002-scaled-1-150x150.jpg
6 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:16 PM mbuchsbaum 22/12/2025 01:09 PM Mattison Range of options for small & large groups Visit Menu Jacque Armstrong Email 941-315-4398 Yes. Limited availability during holiday season mattisons-150x150.jpg
7 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:17 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:33 PM Mission BBQ Barbeque Visit Menu Annika Turner Email 941-841-9279 No mission-bbq-logo-150x150.jpg
8 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:19 PM webinksupport 12/08/2025 05:37 PM Morton's Gormet Market Range of options for small & large groups Visit Menu Esther Williams Email 941-955-9856 or 941-780-8725 Yes, general liquor license Mortons-150x150.jpg
9 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:19 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:43 PM Pink Cloud Catering American Fusion Visit Menu Dianne Jackson/ JoAnn Powell Email 941-822-2807 Yes pink-cloud-150x150.png
10 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:20 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:48 PM Pop's Sunset Catering Full service, offering 100% customizable Visit Menu Emily Balon Email 941-363-1709 Yes pops-catering-1-150x150.png
11 webinksupport 17/02/2025 01:21 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:45 PM Sarasota Catering Company Range of options for small & large groups Visit Menu Sashi Baez Email 941-927-7675 Yes sarasota-catering-co-150x150.jpg
13 webinksupport 01/04/2025 10:19 AM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:50 PM Der Dutchman Authentic Amish Fare Visit Menu Areli Gervacio Email 941-955-8007 No der-dutch-jpeg-150x150.jpg
14 webinksupport 01/04/2025 11:08 AM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:52 PM Chick-Fil-A (Fruitville Location ONLY) Only Valid on Delivery Visit Menu Stacey Duff Email 941-809-7394 No ChikFilA-150x150.png
15 webinksupport 01/04/2025 11:35 AM mbuchsbaum 21/08/2025 10:26 AM Pier 22 / Grove Range of custom cuisine options Visit Menu Kim Straw Email 941-893-4321 Yes pier-22-bradenton-fl-logo-1-150x150.jpg
17 webinksupport 07/07/2025 09:18 AM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:39 PM California Pizza Kitchen Pizza / American Visit Menu Jesus Rodriguez Email 941-203-6966 Yes california-pizza-kitchen-logo-150x150.jpg
18 webinksupport 31/07/2025 04:41 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:54 PM Gecko's Grill & Pub American Pub Food with a Gourmet Twist Visit Menu Fiona Farrell Email 941-378-0077 Yes Geckos-logo-red-white-and-blue_sq-150x150.jpg
22 mbuchsbaum 22/12/2025 01:04 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:40 PM Spunky Spirits Bartending only Visit Claudia Zerr Email 813-431-7131 Yes spunky-spirits-150x150.png
23 mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:09 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:47 PM Tandoor Indian Cuisine Indian Food Visit Menu Shubi Maini Email 941-685-6118 No Tandor-Logo-150x150.jpg
24 mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:12 PM mbuchsbaum 23/12/2025 04:46 PM Stottlemyer's Smokehouse Barbeque ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket Visit Menu Seth Stottlemyer Email 941-724-4837 No StottlemyersSmokehouse-Logo-BLACK-1-150x150.jpg