The South Carolina ProStart Invitational is the state’s premier competition for high school culinary arts and hospitality students. We invite you to witness first hand some of the best and brightest hospitality and culinary students in the country.  Make plans to attend the competition to talk with the teachers and students to learn more about the program. Download a sponsorship brochure here.

$5,000 (2 available) Management and Culinary Competition Sponsorship

This level includes sponsorship of either Culinary Arts or Management competition as a whole. Includes  access to welcome reception, vendor

table during competition, your color logo listed as event sponsor on all promotional materials and website. Opportunity to speak at welcome reception and present awards

$2,500 Kick Off Reception Sponsorship

All competing students, teachers, judges and volunteers come to this opening ceremony/dinner/party.  Your sponsorship includes signage at the event, verbal recognition on stage, opportunity to speak at reception, plus access to reception and logo on promotional materials.

$2,500 Awards Ceremony Luncheon Sponsorship

All competing students, teachers, judges and volunteers come to this Awards Ceremony. Your sponsorship includes signage at the event, verbal recognition on stage, opportunity to speak at reception, plus access to reception and logo on promotional materials.

$2,000 Competition Apparel Sponsorship

Talk about exposure! Your company logo on all competitors’ aprons at the state competition.

$1,000 Registration Lanyard Sponsorship

Your logo/design on lanyards for all competing students, teachers, judges and volunteers.

$500 (4 available) Refreshment Break Sponsorship

Sponsorship includes signage at refreshment break stations during competition, verbal recognition at welcome reception and closing ceremonies, plus your logo on signage during breaks.

$250 Post Secondary Vendor Table

Includes one 6' draped table, two chairs and full registration for two representatives.

$100 (15 available) Competition Station Sponsorship

Your company logo on either a Culinary Arts competition station or a Restaurant Management competition station, plus verbal recognition at welcome/

 /closing ceremonies.