NIBBLE n’ GOBBLE FOOD SWAP
Celebrating Community, Sharing Good Food in Mountain View.
Join us for the Mountain View Food Swap, a festive gathering to celebrate homemade, handcrafted, and homegrown foods! Bring your favorite creations—whether baked, preserved, pickled, or harvested—and swap them with fellow food enthusiasts. It’s a unique chance to share what you love, discover new flavors, and connect with others who enjoy making and sharing food. Come ready to celebrate the season, trade delicious creations, and make new friends!
Location: To be announced soon (in Mountain View)
Dec 15, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
What: A Food Swap is a mix of silent auction, community marketplace, and open house, where your homemade or homegrown creations—like breads, preserves, garden produce, infusions, canned goods, and foraged foods—become your currency to trade with other participants. It’s a fantastic way to diversify your pantry and connect with other food lovers!
Bring your homemade or freshly harvested specialties to exchange for other handcrafted or homegrown delights. We’ll provide swap cards, name tags, and event organization. You’ll have the chance to propose trades in a silent auction-style format and choose the offers you wish to accept. Feel free to bring as much or as little as you like; there’s no minimum or maximum.
Who: Residents of Mountain View and nearby communities.
Cost: Entry is free for swap participants! To help cover event costs, we suggest a donation of your handcrafted item to the venue sponsor or making a small contribution to the supply fund jar.
REGISTER with your name, contact info & description of items you plan to trade. For this swap, we are capping the number of swappers at 30 and will maintain a waiting list.
On the day of the swap, please bring your hand crafted goods and arrive promptly at the start time. The first half-hour of the event is dedicated to swapper sign-in, set-up, and samples, and we’ll only begin swapping once everyone’s settled in. Feel free to bring samples of your goods for others to try during the open browsing portion of the swap.
Here are a few more details to help you prepare for the Food Swap:
How It Works: Upon arrival, you’ll receive swap cards where you can list your items and note any special ingredients, dietary information, or details about how your items were made or grown. This gives other participants a chance to get to know your creations before trading begins. During the swap, you can browse others' items and place silent bids, expressing interest in exchanging your items for theirs.
Tips for Swapping Success:
Presentation Counts: Packaging your items neatly (think mason jars, small baskets, or pretty labels) can add a special touch and attract more interest.
Sample Sizes: Bringing a few sample sizes for people to taste can help your items stand out.
Be Open to Variety: While you might come with a few specific trades in mind, try to be open to the unexpected! Swaps are a great way to try new foods and get inspired by others’ creativity.
What to Expect: Once all the bids are in, you’ll have the freedom to review your offers and choose the trades you want to accept. It’s a flexible process, so if you receive multiple offers for one item, you can decide which ones work best for you. The goal is for everyone to leave with unique items, new recipes to try, and a sense of community.
Whether you’re a seasoned swapper or new to the concept, the Food Swap is all about sharing, learning, and celebrating homemade and homegrown goods. Come ready to trade, connect, and enjoy!
It’s as simple as that! We’re thrilled to gather, share, and celebrate the holiday season and all the wonderful things we’ve been creating.
Feel free to post about the event on social media before, during, and after—seeing everyone’s festive contributions is always a joy! Tag your posts with #N&Gfoodswap to connect with the community and share in the holiday spirit.
Invite Friends & Help Spread the Word:
Facebook: @nibblengobble
Instagram: @nibblengobble
Let’s food together! We’re looking forward to celebrating the season with you!