red lobster
VIP ticket holders will be able to try the Cheddar Bay Biscuit® inspired Butter Poached Lobster Biscuit. – a decadent dish developed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth.
red lobster
VIP ticket holders will be able to try the Cheddar Bay Biscuit® inspired Butter Poached Lobster Biscuit. – a decadent dish developed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth.
Afternoon Session
From 35th St & FDR Drive – To Randall’s Island
Departing at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
From Randall’s Island – To 35th St & FDR Drive
Departing at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:15pm
Evening Session
From 35th St & FDR Drive – To Randall’s Island
Departing at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
From Randall’s Island – To 35th St & FDR Drive
Departing at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:15 pm
THE EVENT
ChainFEST is the world’s largest celebration of chain restaurants. We create exclusive, gourmet versions of iconic menu items, resurrect discontinued fan favorite items, and debut brand new dishes in collaboration with the most iconic and beloved chain restaurants. It’s a massive celebration of the chains that made us – and all food is included in the price of admission!
After last year’s inaugural ChainFEST Los Angeles festival drew a sold out crowd of 5,000+ foodies, the Chain Team is bringing the festival to New York and in an all-new venue — Randall’s Island Park. The larger venue will allow for more exclusive menu-items from your favorite chains and even more unforgettable immersive experiences at every turn.
Choose your Afternoon or Evening Ticket – There will be two time sessions for you to choose from! Spend the afternoon with us from 12:30pm-4:00pm or enjoy the ambiance of ChainFEST NY under the night sky from 6:30pm-10:00pm. Guests will select which session they would prefer when purchasing their ticket. VIP Tickets provide early entry into the festival ensuring extremely limited lines, alongside a VIP Lounge featuring an open bar and exclusive menu item from Red Lobster.
ChainFEST NY is selling a limited number of passes to the festival and tickets will sell out. Tickets will increase in price as the festival approaches, so be sure to purchase early for the very best pricing! The earlier you purchase tickets, the more money you will save.
ChainFEST NY will take place at Randall’s Island Park, New York City. There are multiple ways to get to and from ChainFEST, plan ahead by visiting our Getting Here Page that has more info on how to get to Randall’s Island Park.
ChainFEST NY is open to guests of all ages.
Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent legal guardian who must purchase a ticket.
Beer and Liquor will be available for guests 21+ with valid government-issued identification.
There are two sessions for you to choose from for ChainFEST NY!
Afternoon Session
12:00pm-12:30pm – VIP Early Access*
12:30pm-4:00pm
Evening Session
6:00-6:30pm – VIP Early Access*
6:30-10:00pm
*VIP tickets provide the opportunity to get into the venue thirty minutes before the general admission gates opening to the public. Guests can select which session they’d prefer when purchasing their ticket.
**Your ticket is only valid for the session you purchased. You will not be able to change your ticket to a different session after you have already purchased your ticket.
Enjoy exclusive menu items from your favorite chains created by Chain’s Michelin-starred chef, including delectable bites from: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Krispy Kreme, Panda Express, Portillo’s, Red Lobster, Red Robin, Chuck E. Cheese, and Trader Vic’s.
CHAINFEST NY IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE OFFERED UNLESS THE EVENT IS 100% CANCELED.
ARRIVAL
- Weapons of ANY kind
- Fireworks/explosives
- Illegal Substances
- Tobacco/smoking products of any kind (including e-cigs, vape, etc.)
- Outside Food – A personal sized factory sealed food item is allowed for those with specific dietary restrictions, with a doctor’s note only.
- No coolers of any size allowed
- Picnic Baskets
- Skateboards, scooters, or personal motorized or manual vehicles
- Large Umbrellas
- Hard back chairs / Lawn Furniture
- Totems will NOT be allowed
- Pets
- Glass containers of any kind
- No outside beverages of any kind
- Instruments
- Chains/Chain Wallets
- Nunchucks
- Large backpacks, Large purses or bags (Maximum Size is 12″×12″)
- Selfie Sticks
- Laser pointers
- Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
- Audio/video recording equipment
- Drones or hover cameras
- No illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.
Yes, everyone is subject to security screenings, searches, and pat downs prior to entry.
Professional cameras (DSLR’s) are not allowed at ChainFEST NY. Feel free to take pics on your phone!
No pets are allowed at the event. For patrons with disabilities who wish to bring their legitimate service animal, we ask that you review and follow the policies outlined below:
- Service Animals must be accompanied by the handler with the disability at all times
- Service Animals must be under the control and supervision of their handler at all times
We will have several ATM’s at ChainFEST NY.
TICKETS AND ENTRY
Experience ChainFEST NY with a general admission tasting ticket and enjoy access to the venue during your designated session, 15+ gourmet bites from each chain restaurant pop-up, immersive experiences, and so much more!
- Access to ChainFEST during either the afternoon OR evening session
- 15+ gourmet bites from each chain restaurant pop-ups in general admission areas
- Interactive ChainFEST Activations, Photo Moments, and more
- Cash Bar With Spirits, Beer, Wine, RTD and Soft Drinks
All GA Ticket Tiers provide the same level of access. Tiers change as the event is closer to sell-out. The earlier you purchase tickets, the more money you will save.
CHAINFEST NY IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE OFFERED UNLESS THE EVENT IS 100% CANCELED.
With a general admission tasting ticket, you will receive a souvenir passport which includes 1x menu offering from each chain restaurant pop-up, immersive experiences, and much more!
The following original forms of identification are ACCEPTABLE:
- Government-Issued Passport
- Valid Driver’s License (U.S. or Canada)
- Military Identification Card with Photo; or Government-Issued Identification Card with Photo.
The following forms of identification are UNACCEPTABLE:
- Expired Identification Card;
- School Identification Card;
- License/Identification Card issued in countries other than the U.S. or Canada;
- Birth Certificate;
- Social Security Card;
- Federal Immigration Card;
- Voter Registration Card; and
- Photo Copies or Digital Copies of any acceptable forms of identification.
Tickets are non-refundable.
The event will happen rain or shine.
If the festival is 100% cancelled due to rain with no reschedule date, tickets will be refunded.
VIP
Elevate your experience at ChainFEST NY with a VIP All-Inclusive Ticket! You’ll get exclusive access to the event 30 minutes before the gates open + VIP Fast Track Entrance, a dedicated VIP open bar, complimentary all-you-can-eat gourmet bites from our featured chains (plus an exclusive VIP-only menu item from Red Lobster), VIP lounge seating, VIP restrooms, and so much more!
- Early VIP-only Access to ChainFEST NY thirty minutes prior to the posted session start time (Beat the lines and get to try every chain menu offering before everyone else!)
- Dedicated VIP Open Bar With Spirits, Beer, Wine, RTD’s, and Soft Drinks
- Unlimited complimentary gourmet bites from all participating chain restaurant partners
- Access to ChainFEST’s VIP Clubhouse
- Exclusive VIP-only dedicated dish from Red Lobster and Chain
- Shaded VIP Lounge Seating
- VIP-Only Premium Restrooms
- VIP Fast Track Festival Entrance
All VIP Ticket Tiers provide the same level of access. Tiers change as the event is closer to sell-out. The earlier you purchase tickets, the more money you will save.
CHAINFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE OFFERED UNLESS THE EVENT IS 100% CANCELED.
With an All-Inclusive VIP Ticket you’ll get complimentary all-you-can-eat menu items from our featured chains (plus an exclusive VIP-only menu item from Red Lobster)
Yes, you can bring your children into VIP but they must have VIP ticket. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
No. You will receive your wristband on site at the VIP entrance.
Tickets are non-refundable.
No. Tickets must be picked up by the individual who purchased the ticket.
PARKING
There is NO PARKING available on Randall’s Island for ChainFEST NY. You may be dropped off and picked up by your own vehicle but there will be no location available to park on the island. There are multiple ways to get to and from ChainFEST, plan ahead by visiting our Getting Here Page that has more info on how to get to Randall’s Island Park.
Though there is no parking available on the island there is multiple parking garages close to Randall’s Island:
Parking Garages near 125th Bridge Manhattan Side:
- East River Plaza Garage – E. 116th Street between Pleasant Ave and FDR Drive
- Paladino Parking Lot – 10 Paladino Ave
- MPG Parking Lot – 1559 Lexington Ave
- Brown Parking Systems – 1707A Park Ave
- E-Z Park East – 127th St. and Park Ave
- iPark E 124 Garage – 124th between 2nd & 3rd
- Taino Towers Garage Corp – 211 122nd between 2nd & 3rd
Parking Garages near 125th Bridge Queens Side:
- MPG Parking – 28-98 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY
- PV Parking – 29-19 Newton Ave, Queens, NY
- Sylvan Parking – 23-25 31st St., Queens, NY
- Astoria Central Parking – 31-57 31st St., Queens, NY
Parking Garages near 103rd St Footbridge:
- MPG Manhattan Parking – 440 E 102nd St
- Glenwood Hampton Court – 103rd St. between 1st & 2nd
- Quik Park – 102nd St. between 1st & 2nd
- Edison ParkFast – 401 E. 110th St. Lot – Valet
Parking Garages near Ferry (35th st & FDR Drive):
- First Ave Parking, LLC: 416 37th St
- Enterprise Parking Systems: 415 East 37th St
- iPark NYUMC – 400 E 35th St.
- iPark 1st Ave Parking – 475 East 36th St
- Enterprise 37 East Parking LLC – 415 E 37th St
- iPark 340 E 34 Garage – 332-342 East 34th Street
- GMC Tunnel Garage – 300 East 34th Street
- Pro Park America – 575 1st Ave Valet Garage – 575 1st Ave
There are multiple ways to get to and from ChainFEST NY, plan ahead by visiting our Getting Here Page that has more info on how to get to Randall’s Island Park.
