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. Click here to view the 2023 SCPI Sponsorship Package.

Title/Presenting Sponsorship SOLD

Gain maximum exposure by being the exclusive title sponsor of the South Carolina ProStart Invitational. Sponsorship signifies your commitment in the highest level to the industry. Includes: access to the welcome reception, a vendor table, an opportunity to co-present the awards and speak at awards ceremony, your logo on all promotional materials, plus your logo on national team uniforms, and a vendor table.

Management and Culinary Competition Sponsorships 

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.

$3,000 Photobooth Sponsorships - Sold

Company logo displayed on Photobooth signage during kick off reception.  Your sponsorship includes signage at the event, verbal recognition on stage, and vendor table, plus access to reception and logo on promotional materials.

$2,500 Judges Reception Sponsorship - 1 Available

Opportunity to sponsor the Judges Hospitality Suite. Sponsorship includes signage at refreshment break stations during competition, verbal recognition at welcome reception and closing ceremonies, plus your logo on signage during breaks.

$2,500 Reception Sponsorships  SOLD

Sponsor the Kickoff Reception, Awards Ceremony for all competing students, teachers, judges attending the receptions  Sponsorship includes signage at refreshment break stations during competition, verbal recognition at welcome reception and closing ceremonies, plus your logo on signage during breaks.

$2,500 Competition Apparel Sponsorships  SOLD

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

Registration Lanyard Sponsorship SOLD

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

Swag Bag Sponsorship SOLD

Sponsorship includes company logo displayed on swag bags that will be given to all SCPI attendees and sponsors.

$750 Name Badge Sponsorship SOLD

Sponsorship includes company logo displayed on all name badges that will be given to all SCPI attendees and sponsors.

$500 Refreshment Break Sponsorships - 

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

$300 Vendor Table - 

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

$250 Competition Station Sponsorships 

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