Whisks & Wedges

Join us for a one-of-a-kind golf tournament that brings together chefs, restaurants, industry leaders, and community supporters to raise funds for the mental health and wellbeing of hospitality professionals.

Hosted by Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron, this event blends golf, food, and community to support programs that provide chefs and hospitality workers with access to mental health resources, restorative retreats, and peer support. (Thanks to our partners at Nickischer + Associates!) 

Your sponsorship directly supports our mission while connecting your brand with an engaged and passionate community.

Sponsorship/SignUp payments can be made directly through our fiscal sponsor via FundRazr.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

$10,000 — Michelin Star Partner

Driving Change for the Culinary Community

Impact

Helps fund mental health resources, therapy access, and restorative retreats for chefs and hospitality professionals facing burnout, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

Recognition

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$5,000 — Executive Chef Sponsor

Fueling Wellness in the Hospitality Industry

Impact

Supports Yes, Chef! programs including chef retreats, storytelling initiatives, and community support resources.

Recognition

• (1) foursome in the tournament
• Featured Chef Experience Hole Sponsorship
• Logo placement on 3 golf hole signs, event signage, and program
• Dedicated social media spotlight
• Newsletter feature
• Opportunity to provide promotional items in golfer gift bags

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$3,500 — Chef's Table Champion

Supporting the People Behind the Plate

Impact

Helps expand chef wellness programs, peer support networks, and industry community initiatives.

Recognition

• (2) golfers in tournament
• Logo placement on 2 golf hole signs
• Event signage and printed program recognition
• Social media acknowledgement
• Newsletter listing

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Featured Culinary Experience Partner

$2,500 — Chef Experience Hole Sponsor

(9 Available)

Taste the Course

Nine holes throughout the course will feature local chefs and restaurants offering small bites or tasting experiences for golfers.

Impact

Each participating chef will be paired with a sponsor who helps cover a chefs stipend, food costs and supports the mission of Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️.

Recognition

• Sponsor signage at a Chef Experience Hole
• “Presented by” recognition alongside the participating chef or restaurant
• Logo placement in event program
• Social media feature highlighting the chef + sponsor pairing
• Opportunity to provide branded materials at the hole

 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

$2,000 — Beverage Cart Sponsor

Exclusive logo placement on beverage carts circulating throughout the course.

$1,500 — Lunch Sponsor

Brand recognition at the tournament lunch reception.

$1,000 — Golf Cart Sponsor

Logo placement on tournament golf carts.

$1,000 — Longest Drive Sponsor

Recognition at the Longest Drive contest hole.

$1,000 — Closest to the Pin Sponsor

Recognition at the Closest to the Pin contest hole.

$1,000 — Straightest Drive Sponsor

Recognition at the Straightest Drive contest hole.

 

Single Player: $150

Foursome: $600

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Why Your Support Matters

The hospitality industry is one of the most passionate—and most demanding—professions. Through Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron, we are working to create spaces where chefs can connect, share their stories, and access the mental health resources they deserve.

Your sponsorship helps us continue building programs that support the people behind the apron.

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Become a Sponsor

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

Elaine Zelker 

elaine@yeschefbehindtheapron.com

Founder, Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️
🌐 www.yeschefbehindtheapron.com