Sysco’s partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation goes far beyond the kitchen. As presenting supporter of the Southern Smoke Festival, Sysco helps make our largest annual fundraiser possible — fueling the event that sustains our work year-round. Their commitment also extends to times of greatest need, supporting our emergency relief efforts and standing with us when natural disasters strike. Together, we’re making sure food and beverage workers have the resources they need to recover, rebuild, and keep doing what they love.

American Express and Resy have been steadfast champions of Southern Smoke Foundation and the hospitality industry. Through their support of Southern Smoke’s annual events, including Southern Smoke Festival, they have helped raise critical funds to ensure food and beverage workers have access to emergency relief and mental health counseling. Beyond their ongoing partnership, American Express and Resy have consistently stepped up during times of industry crisis, making additional contributions when hospitality workers need support most. Their commitment reflects a deep understanding of the resilience of the restaurant community and the importance of standing behind the people who make it thrive.

Southern Smoke and YETI make a great team. The Austin-based brand has championed our mission to #TakeCareofOurOwn for years, serving as the presenting supporter of Southern Smoke Festival in 2022 and 2023 before continuing its partnership through the YETI Culinary Stage. Beyond its event sponsorship, YETI is a generous partner to the Southern Smoke community, frequently providing products for our chefs, talent, partners, and supporters throughout the year. YETI consistently shows up with the same spirit of generosity and hospitality that defines our mission.

Alaska Seafood has been a steadfast supporter of Southern Smoke Foundation, helping bring the very best of wild, sustainable seafood to Southern Smoke Festival as a presenting supporter from 2022 through 2024. Today, Alaska Seafood continues to invest in our mission through its support of the Emergency Relief Fund, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the people who power the hospitality industry.

McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, which operates more than a dozen restaurants in Austin, as well as properties in Houston, Aspen, New Orleans, and California, is an annual supporter of Southern Smoke and its mission to provide emergency relief and access to no-cost mental health counseling to those in the F+B industry.

Pat Martin Investments is an annual supporter of Southern Smoke and its mission to provide emergency relief and access to no-cost mental health counseling to those in the F+B industry.

Through Old Fashioned Week and beyond, Elijah Craig raises the glass — and raises funds — for Southern Smoke every year. Their events fuel our ability to support food and beverage workers in crisis, making a lasting impact on the industry we love.

H-E-B has been an invaluable partner to Southern Smoke Foundation, supporting our mission through both our signature events and our year-round programs. Their longstanding commitment to Southern Smoke Festival and Southern Smoke Decanted helps fuel critical fundraising efforts, while their leadership support of Behind You in Texas ensures food and beverage workers across the state have access to no-cost mental health counseling when they need it most.

The Southern Smoke Foundation has built a meaningful partnership with Food & Wine rooted in shared support for the culinary community. Southern Smoke is a beneficiary of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, a marquee event that amplifies the Foundation’s mission and raises critical funds for industry relief. The collaboration extends to programming, including Food & Wine Best New Chefs cooking at the Festival and joint activation at events like Decanted and industry breakfasts that convene and celebrate hospitality professionals. In addition to event-based collaboration, Food & Wine provides ongoing editorial support that elevates Southern Smoke’s programs, stories, and impact across its platforms.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, which operates restaurants and hotels across the South, is an annual supporter of Southern Smoke and its mission to provide emergency relief and access to no-cost mental health counseling to those in the F+B industry.

OTG is an annual supporter of Southern Smoke and its mission to provide emergency relief and access to no-cost mental health counseling to those in the F+B industry.