Become a Sponsor

Your company sponsorship provides valuable opportunities to highlight the experience's alignment with your brand values, the opportunity for exposure to an important targeted audience, and the chance to be associated with celebrating Southern culinary excellence and innovation. Additionally, we offer tailored sponsorship packages that include branding opportunities, chef interactions, VIP experiences, and other benefits to engage your guests.

Sponsorship Packages

Title Sponsor (1 available)

Investment: Highest tier ($30,000+)

Benefits:

      • Prominent branding as "Southern Palate presented by [Sponsor Name]" on all marketing materials, event signage, and media promotions.

      • Exclusive inclusion in all press releases and media appearances.

      • Branding on experience entry and stage banners, tickets, lanyards, and wristbands.

      • Option to host a VIP tent/lounge with a prime location and branded décor.

      • (15) VIP tickets and (20) general admission tickets.

      • Opportunity to host a cooking demonstration or wine-tasting session featuring a company executive or spokesperson.

    • Platinum Sponsor (2-3 available)

      Investment: Mid-tier ($20,000 +)

      Benefits:

      • Secondary logo placement on all marketing materials and event signage.

      • Branded presence at one of the main food or beverage stations.

      • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or promotional items.

      • Recognition on the experience’s website, social media platforms, and e-newsletters.

      • (10) VIP tickets and (15) general admission tickets.

        Option to sponsor a specific area or activity (e.g., the music stage, children's zone, or wine-tasting area).

        Gold Sponsor (5-7 available)

        Investment: Lower-tier ($15,000 +)

        Benefits:

      • Branding on select signage at the experience (e.g., specific chef tents, beverage stands, etc.).

      • Logo inclusion on the experience's website, social media, and promotional materials.

      • Option to set up a branded activation booth or sampling station.

      • (8) VIP tickets and (10) general admission tickets.

      • Recognition in the official program.

        Silver Sponsor (10-15 available)

        Investment: Entry-level ($10,000 +)

        Benefits:

      • Logo inclusion on specific event elements (e.g., water stations, volunteer t-shirts).

      • Listing on the experience’s website and social media.

      • (6) VIP tickets and (8) general admission tickets.

      • Verbal acknowledgment during key moments of the event.

        Bronze Sponsor (15-20 available)

        Investment: Entry-level (5,000 +)

        Benefits:

      • Logo inclusion on specific event elements (e.g., water stations, volunteer t-shirts).

      • Listing on the experience’s website and social media.

      • (4) VIP tickets and (6) general admission tickets.

      • Verbal acknowledgment during key moments of the event.

        Partner Sponsor (20-30 available)

        Investment: Entry-level ($1,000 +)

        Benefits:

      • Logo inclusion on specific event elements (e.g., water stations, volunteer t-shirts).

      • Listing on the experience’s website and social media.

      • (2) VIP tickets and (4) general admission tickets.

      • Verbal acknowledgment during key moments of the event.

      • In-Kind Sponsor

        Investment: Product or service contribution equivalent to $5,000+

        Benefits:

      • Recognition based on the value of in-kind contributions (e.g., catering services, decor, transportation, or marketing support).

      • Visibility opportunities, such as branding on specific experience areas or acknowledgment in the experience program.

      • General admission tickets in proportion to the value of the contribution.

Sponsorship Packet Coming Soon! Contact SandyParfait@lsu.edu for more information.