2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chef of the Year competition is a dynamic, market basket-style culinary challenge that showcases the expertise and creativity of four top club chefs, concluding the Chef to Chef Conference on a high note. Sponsors gain unparalleled exposure to an audience of influential culinary professionals and decision-makers, solidifying their brand's association with excellence in the club and resort industry. Benefits include digital and on-stage logo recognition during the competition, logo placement on the giant check presented to the winner, branded napkins at the competition reception bars, and inclusion in the post-event Chef of the Year Competition video. By supporting this competition, companies align with innovation and craftsmanship while reaching a highly engaged and targeted audience.

Sponsoring the registration table puts your brand front and center with every attendee, creating a strong first impression and direct connection with culinary leaders. Benefits include your logo on the registration webpage, on-site counters, and confirmation emails, plus the opportunity to provide a giveaway item for all attendees.

Sponsoring Wi-Fi keeps your brand visible and appreciated as attendees stay connected throughout the conference, with a custom network name and password showcasing your company.

Sponsoring the welcome reception positions your brand at the heart of the Chef to Chef Conference's opening event, where attendees gather for their first networking opportunity. Benefits include logoed napkins at the bars, co-branded table tents, and prominent logoed signage, ensuring direct exposure to influential club and resort chefs.

Sponsoring the kickoff party at Baltimore Country Club connects your brand with an exclusive celebration of Charm City’s culinary excellence, featuring standout dishes from leading Baltimore chefs. Benefits include logoed napkins, co-branded table tents, and prominent logoed signage, ensuring high visibility among top club and resort culinary professionals in a dynamic, memorable setting.

Sponsoring the lanyard ensures your brand is prominently displayed throughout the conference, with your logo featured on co-branded lanyards worn daily by all attendees. It’s a highly visible and lasting way to connect with top culinary leaders.

Sponsoring transportation provides your brand with continuous visibility as attendees travel to the kickoff party and exclusive club tours. With exposure during these key moments, your company will be associated with the seamless experience of exploring Baltimore’s premier culinary operations.

Sponsoring the water bottle keeps your brand in attendees' hands throughout the conference, with co-branded bottles handed out to all participants for ongoing visibility and a practical, eco-friendly takeaway.

Sponsoring the tote bag ensures your brand travels with attendees, with co-branded tote bags handed out to all participants for high visibility during the conference and beyond as a practical, reusable item.

Sponsoring the notebook and pen puts your brand directly in attendees’ hands, with co-branded notebooks and pens handed out to all participants, ensuring your logo stays top of mind as they take notes and engage throughout the conference.

Sponsoring the mobile app places your brand at the center of the conference experience, with prominent visibility as attendees navigate schedules, sessions, and updates. Benefits include logo recognition on the app's splash page, a custom banner ad, two push notifications, and logo placement in the "Know Before You Go" email with app download details.

Sponsoring lunch gives your brand prime visibility during a key networking meal, with benefits including signage at lunch buffets, co-branded table tents, the opportunity to provide a donated meal product, and an item placed at each seat—ensuring direct connection with attendees in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Sponsoring breakfast gives your brand prime visibility at the start of each day, with benefits including signage at breakfast buffets, co-branded table tents, the opportunity to provide a donated meal product, and an item placed at each seat—connecting your brand with attendees as they kick off their morning.

Sponsoring the coffee station ensures your brand energizes attendees, with signage and co-branded coffee cup sleeves providing high visibility as they gather for a much-needed refresh throughout the day.