Lineup & Schedule

About

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Planning

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Lineup

Lineup & Schedule

About

Tickets

Planning

Supporters

Lineup

October 4

Houston, TX

Thank you to everyone who made Southern Smoke Festival 2025 our most successful yet — together, we raised an incredible $1.8 million! Every ticket purchased, every dish served, and every dollar donated helps us provide relief and mental health care for food and beverage workers across the country. To the chefs, sponsors, volunteers, and guests who showed up with passion and purpose — you’re the reason this community is so strong. We’re beyond grateful for your support, your energy, and your belief in our mission.

Lineup

Schedule

Chefs

Tyler
Akin

Philadelphia, PA

Bastia

Ope
Amosu

Houston, TX

ChòpnBlọk

Brittanny
Anderson

Richmond, VA

Bar Buoy

Lee
Anne Wong

Honolulu, HI

Koko Head Cafe

Jeremiah
Bacon

Charleston, SC

Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Stephen
Barber

Napa, CA

Farmstead

Angel
Barreto

Washington, D.C.

Anju

Bob
Bennett

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Jamie
Bissonnette

Boston, MA

소맥 Somaek

Leonard
Botello IV

Houston, TX

Truth BBQ

Damarr
Brown

Chicago, IL

Virtue Restaurant

Paul
Carmichael

New York, NY

Kabawa

Jeff
Chanchaleune

Oklahoma City, OK

Ma Der Lao Kitchen & Bar Sen

Trong
& Cory Nguyen

Houston, TX

Crawfish & Noodles

Isabel
Coss

Washington, DC

Pascual, Lutece, Maison

Calvin
Eng

New York, NY

Bonnie's

Chelsea
Fadda

Austin, TX

Pecan Square Cafe

Katrina
Ferraro & Freddy Diaz

Austin, TX

Las Brasas

Sam
Fore

Lexington, KY

The SnackEasy/Tuk Tuk Snack Shop

Aaron
Franklin

Austin, TX

Franklin Barbecue

Greg
Gatlin

Houston, TX

Gatlin’s BBQ, Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers

Caroline
Glover

Denver, CO

Annette & Traveling Mercies

Levi
Goode

Houston, TX

Credence

Sarah
Grueneberg & Bailey Sullivan

Chicago, IL

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Anthony
Guerra

Raleigh, NC

Oakwood Pizza Box

Jason
Hammel

Chicago, IL

Lula Cafe

Chad
Houser

Dallas, TX

Café Momentum

Silver
Iocovozzi

Asheville, NC

Neng Jr.'s

Benchawan
Jabthong Painter

Houston, TX

Street to Kitchen

Joe
Kindred

Davidson, NC

Kindred

Kyle
Knall

Milwaukee, WI

Birch & Cassis MKE

Cheetie
Kumar

Raleigh, NC

Ajja & Big Cat

Lawrence
"LT" Smith

Phoenix, Az

Chilte

Ryan
Lachaine

Houston, TX

Lior
Lev Sercarz

New York, NY

La Boite

Henry
Lu & Evelyn Garcia

Houston, TX

Jūn

Tracy
Malechek-Ezekiel

Austin, TX

Birdie’s

Pat
Martin

Nashville, TN

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Rebecca
Masson

Houston, TX

Fluff Bake Bar

Lucas
McKinney

Houston, TX

Josephine’s

Dean
Neff

Wilmington, NC

Seabird

Christina
Nguyen

Minneapolis, MN

Hai Hai

Ryan
Pera

Houston, TX

Eight Row Flint

Mike
Pham

Houston, TX

Trill Burger

Felipe
Riccio and Austin Waiter

Houston, TX

Rosie Cannonball

Joaquin
Rodas

New Orleans, LA

Bacchanal

Rob
Rubba

Washington, DC

Oyster Oyster

Jason
Ryczek

Houston, TX

Little’s Oyster Bar

Rodney
Scott

Charleston, SC

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Amanda
Shulman & Alex Kemp

Philadelphia, PA

Libbie Loup Hospitality: Her Place Supper Club & My Loup

Erin
Smith & Patrick Feges

Houston, TX

Feges BBQ

Jason
Stanhope

Charleston, SC

Sullivan's Fish Camp

Martin
Stayer

Houston, TX

Nobie’s, The Toasted Coconut, Quiote, Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern

Eli
Sussman

Brooklyn, NY

gertrude's

Ed
Szymanski

New York, NY

Dame, Lord's, & Crevette

Adrian
Torres

Houston, TX

Maximo

Nicolas
Vera & Stephanie Velasquez

Houston, TX

Ema HTX

Robin
Wong, Terry Wong, and Quy Hoang

Houston, TX

Blood Bros. BBQ

Valerie
and Nando Chang

Miami, FL

Itamae AO

2025 Class of Food & Wine Best New Chefs

Mariela
Camacho

Austin, TX

Comadre Panadería

Vinnie
Cimino

Cleveland, OH

Cordelia

Aretah
Ettarh

New York, NY

Gramercy Tavern

Kelly
Jacques

New Orleans, LA

Ayu Bakehouse

Telly
Justice

New York, NY

HAGS

Phila
Lorn

Philadelphia, PA

Mawn

Colby
Rasavong

Nashville, TN

Bad Idea

Jordan
Rubin

Freeport, ME

Mr. Tuna

Yeti Culinary Stage Demo Chefs

Aaron
Bludorn

Houston, TX

Bludorn, Navy Blue, Bar Bludorn, & Perseid

Brad
Leone

YETI Ambassador and YETI Culinary Stage Emcee

Angie
Rito & Scott Tacinelli

New York, NY

Don Angie & San Sabino

Caroline
Schiff

New York, NY

Monday Diner

Rodney
Scott

Charleston, SC

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Shuai
Wang

Charleston, SC

Jackrabbit Filly & King BBQ

Erick
Williams

Chicago, IL

Virtue Hospitality Group

Lexus VIP

Neal
Bodenheimer

New Orleans, LA

Cure

Tavel
Bristol-Joseph

Austin, TX

Canje

Joanne
Canady-Brown

Lawrence Township, NJ

The Gingered Peach

Ana
Castro

New Orleans, LA

Acamaya

Ashley
Christensen

Raleigh, NC

Poole's Diner

Cassidee
Dabney

Walland, TN

The Barn at Blackberry Farm®

Julie
Dalton, MS

Houston, TX

Stella's Wine Bar

Billy
Durney

Brooklyn, NY

Hometown BBQ

Kevin
Fink

Austin, TX

Emmer & Rye

Mason
Hereford

New Orleans, LA

Turkey and the Wolf

Alba
Huerta

Houston, TX

Julep

Bars

Reserve
101

Houston, TX

Johnny's
Gold Brick x Winnie's

Houston, TX

Eight
Row Flint

Houston, TX

Sean
Umstead

Durham, NC

Kingfisher

Wine Bars

13
Celsius

Houston, TX

Bacchanal

New Orleans, LA

Blackbird
Vineyards

Napa Valley, CA

Central
Market

Texas

Graft

Charleston, SC

Montrose
Cheese & Wine

Houston, TX

North
Valley Vineyards

Dundee, OR

Sonoma
Wine & Cheese

Houston, TX

The
Library

Houston, TX

VinSanto

Houston, TX

The Throwdown

Saturday, October 04, 2025

4:00–8:00PM

Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010

General admission tickets: Your ticket includes all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 4:00 p.m. GA ticket holders can experience the new Yeti Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2025 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.

Lexus VIP tickets: Lexus VIP tickets include all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 3:00 p.m. (early admission). VIP tickets also include access to the exclusive air-conditioned Lexus VIP area inside The Grove, gifts from the Southern Smoke Foundation gift wheel, and premium wines from Stella’s Wine Bar. VIP chefs Billy Durney, Ashley Christensen, Cassidee Dabney, Kevin Fink, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Mason Hereford, Ana Castro, and Joanne Canady-Brown will be serving bites inside The Grove, and Alba Huerta will be behind the bar.

Talent Supporters: Show your support by sponsoring a SSF25 chef or beverage talent and experience SSF25 like an industry pro–early admission before VIP, exclusive events, and more!

Lineup

Schedule

Chefs

Tyler
Akin

Philadelphia, PA

Bastia

Ope
Amosu

Houston, TX

ChòpnBlọk

Brittanny
Anderson

Richmond, VA

Bar Buoy

Lee
Anne Wong

Honolulu, HI

Koko Head Cafe

Jeremiah
Bacon

Charleston, SC

Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Stephen
Barber

Napa, CA

Farmstead

Angel
Barreto

Washington, D.C.

Anju

Bob
Bennett

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Jamie
Bissonnette

Boston, MA

소맥 Somaek

Leonard
Botello IV

Houston, TX

Truth BBQ

Damarr
Brown

Chicago, IL

Virtue Restaurant

Paul
Carmichael

New York, NY

Kabawa

Jeff
Chanchaleune

Oklahoma City, OK

Ma Der Lao Kitchen & Bar Sen

Trong
& Cory Nguyen

Houston, TX

Crawfish & Noodles

Isabel
Coss

Washington, DC

Pascual, Lutece, Maison

Calvin
Eng

New York, NY

Bonnie's

Chelsea
Fadda

Austin, TX

Pecan Square Cafe

Katrina
Ferraro & Freddy Diaz

Austin, TX

Las Brasas

Sam
Fore

Lexington, KY

The SnackEasy/Tuk Tuk Snack Shop

Aaron
Franklin

Austin, TX

Franklin Barbecue

Greg
Gatlin

Houston, TX

Gatlin’s BBQ, Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers

Caroline
Glover

Denver, CO

Annette & Traveling Mercies

Levi
Goode

Houston, TX

Credence

Sarah
Grueneberg & Bailey Sullivan

Chicago, IL

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Anthony
Guerra

Raleigh, NC

Oakwood Pizza Box

Jason
Hammel

Chicago, IL

Lula Cafe

Chad
Houser

Dallas, TX

Café Momentum

Silver
Iocovozzi

Asheville, NC

Neng Jr.'s

Benchawan
Jabthong Painter

Houston, TX

Street to Kitchen

Joe
Kindred

Davidson, NC

Kindred

Kyle
Knall

Milwaukee, WI

Birch & Cassis MKE

Cheetie
Kumar

Raleigh, NC

Ajja & Big Cat

Lawrence
"LT" Smith

Phoenix, Az

Chilte

Ryan
Lachaine

Houston, TX

Lior
Lev Sercarz

New York, NY

La Boite

Henry
Lu & Evelyn Garcia

Houston, TX

Jūn

Tracy
Malechek-Ezekiel

Austin, TX

Birdie’s

Pat
Martin

Nashville, TN

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Rebecca
Masson

Houston, TX

Fluff Bake Bar

Lucas
McKinney

Houston, TX

Josephine’s

Dean
Neff

Wilmington, NC

Seabird

Christina
Nguyen

Minneapolis, MN

Hai Hai

Ryan
Pera

Houston, TX

Eight Row Flint

Mike
Pham

Houston, TX

Trill Burger

Felipe
Riccio and Austin Waiter

Houston, TX

Rosie Cannonball

Joaquin
Rodas

New Orleans, LA

Bacchanal

Rob
Rubba

Washington, DC

Oyster Oyster

Jason
Ryczek

Houston, TX

Little’s Oyster Bar

Rodney
Scott

Charleston, SC

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Amanda
Shulman & Alex Kemp

Philadelphia, PA

Libbie Loup Hospitality: Her Place Supper Club & My Loup

Erin
Smith & Patrick Feges

Houston, TX

Feges BBQ

Jason
Stanhope

Charleston, SC

Sullivan's Fish Camp

Martin
Stayer

Houston, TX

Nobie’s, The Toasted Coconut, Quiote, Nonno’s Family Pizza Tavern

Eli
Sussman

Brooklyn, NY

gertrude's

Ed
Szymanski

New York, NY

Dame, Lord's, & Crevette

Adrian
Torres

Houston, TX

Maximo

Nicolas
Vera & Stephanie Velasquez

Houston, TX

Ema HTX

Robin
Wong, Terry Wong, and Quy Hoang

Houston, TX

Blood Bros. BBQ

Valerie
and Nando Chang

Miami, FL

Itamae AO

2025 Class of Food & Wine Best New Chefs

Mariela
Camacho

Austin, TX

Comadre Panadería

Vinnie
Cimino

Cleveland, OH

Cordelia

Aretah
Ettarh

New York, NY

Gramercy Tavern

Kelly
Jacques

New Orleans, LA

Ayu Bakehouse

Telly
Justice

New York, NY

HAGS

Phila
Lorn

Philadelphia, PA

Mawn

Colby
Rasavong

Nashville, TN

Bad Idea

Jordan
Rubin

Freeport, ME

Mr. Tuna

Yeti Culinary Stage Demo Chefs

Aaron
Bludorn

Houston, TX

Bludorn, Navy Blue, Bar Bludorn, & Perseid

Brad
Leone

YETI Ambassador and YETI Culinary Stage Emcee

Angie
Rito & Scott Tacinelli

New York, NY

Don Angie & San Sabino

Caroline
Schiff

New York, NY

Monday Diner

Rodney
Scott

Charleston, SC

Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Shuai
Wang

Charleston, SC

Jackrabbit Filly & King BBQ

Erick
Williams

Chicago, IL

Virtue Hospitality Group

Lexus VIP

Neal
Bodenheimer

New Orleans, LA

Cure

Tavel
Bristol-Joseph

Austin, TX

Canje

Joanne
Canady-Brown

Lawrence Township, NJ

The Gingered Peach

Ana
Castro

New Orleans, LA

Acamaya

Ashley
Christensen

Raleigh, NC

Poole's Diner

Cassidee
Dabney

Walland, TN

The Barn at Blackberry Farm®

Julie
Dalton, MS

Houston, TX

Stella's Wine Bar

Billy
Durney

Brooklyn, NY

Hometown BBQ

Kevin
Fink

Austin, TX

Emmer & Rye

Mason
Hereford

New Orleans, LA

Turkey and the Wolf

Alba
Huerta

Houston, TX

Julep

Bars

Reserve
101

Houston, TX

Johnny's
Gold Brick x Winnie's

Houston, TX

Eight
Row Flint

Houston, TX

Sean
Umstead

Durham, NC

Kingfisher

Wine Bars

13
Celsius

Houston, TX

Bacchanal

New Orleans, LA

Blackbird
Vineyards

Napa Valley, CA

Central
Market

Texas

Graft

Charleston, SC

Montrose
Cheese & Wine

Houston, TX

North
Valley Vineyards

Dundee, OR

Sonoma
Wine & Cheese

Houston, TX

The
Library

Houston, TX

VinSanto

Houston, TX

The Throwdown

Saturday, October 04, 2025

4:00–8:00PM

Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010

Talent Supporters: Show your support by sponsoring a SSF25 chef or beverage talent and experience SSF25 like an industry pro–early admission before VIP, exclusive events, and more!

Story

Eat well. Do good.

One night in 2015, Chris’s friend and former sommelier Antonio Gianola asked if Chris could host a fundraiser for the MS Society. After learning Antonio had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis earlier that week, Chris decided to throw a party with some of his chef and pit master friends and ultimately raised $181,000 for the MS Society.

The event grew each year, with more chefs from around the country traveling to Houston to raise money for a great cause. When Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and the food and beverage industry, we quickly changed our mission for both the Southern Smoke Festival and the Foundation to provide financial assistance to anyone in the food and beverage in crisis nationwide. We continue to serve up flavors from some of the country’s best chefs at our annual festival, all to benefit our fellow industry workers across the U.S.

Food & Wine magazine calls our three-day weekend “unmissable.” The Houston Chronicle calls it “an over-the-top barbecue-beer-and-wine festival.”

We call it our favorite way to get together. Every time you buy a festival ticket or piece of merch, the profits directly support our Emergency Relief Fund and general operations, which gets industry individuals financial help just as soon as they need it. Grants have been used to pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, and medications, and have covered the cost of car repossessions, rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more.

To date, we’ve distributed more than $14.8 million directly to people in need, and with your support—by wining and dining your way through the weekend—we’re able to help even more of those in need.

Cheers to a damn good time.

Past Festivals

FAQ

What is Southern Smoke Foundation?

Southern Smoke Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Chef Chris Shepherd in 2015 for people in the food and beverage industry. Through our Emergency Relief Fund, we provide funds directly to people in need that are battling health crises, winter storm damage, natural disasters, and other unforeseen events. Through our mental health program, Behind You, we provide no-cost counseling to F+B workers in multiple states. We are the safety net for the American food and beverage industry. Our mission is to take care of our own each and every day.

Where’s my money going?

Southern Smoke Festival is Southern Smoke Foundation’s largest fundraiser. Money raised for our main event The Throwdown will go toward Southern Smoke Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund, which directly impacts food and beverage workers in crisis nationwide, and Behind You, Southern Smoke Foundation’s program providing no-cost mental health counseling to F+B workers in multiple states. Approximately 15 percent of all funds raised will go to Southern Smoke Foundation’s general operations to ensure the organization can run at its highest capabilities. View Southern Smoke Foundation’s impact to-date here.

Are festival tickets available?

Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase.

Are sponsorship opportunities still available?

Absolutely! We have some awesome partners at our side, and we love getting to know more rock stars who want to support our mission for the 2025 festival and beyond. Want to chat? Please contact Caroline Nabors at caroline@southernsmoke.org to inquire about sponsorships.

Can I come and go from the event?

There is no re-entry for any of our Southern Smoke Festival events.

What happens if it rains?

We’ve reserved the George R. Brown Convention Center in case it rains.

Is the festival kid-friendly?

We will be checking IDs at the door at all events, and you must show your ID to enter and drink alcohol. Anyone over the age of 3 must purchase a ticket. Strollers are not permitted. There are no discounts for a child’s ticket.

Is the festival pet-friendly?

No, we will not be permitting animals at any of the Southern Smoke Festival events. *With the exception of medically advised service animals.

Will the festival have vegetarian options?

Each participating chef will be featuring a dish of their choice. We will post each chef’s dish prior to the festival.

Can you bring outside food and drink into the event?

No food or drink is permitted into any of our Southern Smoke Festival events.

Where do I enter?

All VIP ticketholders enter at The Grove, 1611 Lamar.

What is Southern Smoke Festival's Code of Conduct Policy?

The Southern Smoke Festival is more than just a culinary event—it’s a vibrant community that brings together chefs, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, attendees, and staff. Our mission is to celebrate food, culture, and community while supporting those in the food and beverage industry. We are committed to fostering an environment that is safe, inclusive, and respectful for all participants.

Purpose
This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for behavior during the Southern Smoke Festival and provides guidance on how to report incidents of misconduct. Our goals are to:

Educate our community about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
Establish clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct.
Describe our response process, including potential consequences.
Provide resources and support for those affected by misconduct.

Scope
This policy applies to all individuals participating in the Southern Smoke Festival, including but not limited to:

Employees
Volunteers
Contractors
Vendors
Sponsors
Committee members
Event attendees
Other affiliates

It covers behavior at all festival-related events, whether in person or online, including:

Official festival venues
Sponsored events and after-parties
Online platforms and social media channels associated with the festival

Core Values and Expectations
We expect all participants to:

Respect personal boundaries: Obtain consent before physical contact and honor others’ comfort levels.
Be mindful of power dynamics: Recognize and avoid exploiting positions of authority.
Uphold professionalism: Engage in respectful communication and behavior that reflects positively on the festival community.
Promote inclusivity: Celebrate diversity and ensure that all individuals feel welcome and valued.

Prohibited Conduct
The following behaviors are unacceptable and may result in removal from the festival and other consequences:

Discrimination: Unjust treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, or any other protected class.
Harassment: Unwelcome conduct (verbal, written, physical, psychological, or visual) that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Intimidation: Actions intended to control or cause harm to others or their property.
Online harassment: Harmful or offensive conduct via digital platforms.
Retaliation: Adverse actions against individuals for reporting misconduct or participating in investigations.
Sexual exploitation: Taking sexual advantage of another person without consent, including non-consensual recording or sharing of sexual activity.
Unwelcome physical contact: Touching someone without their permission.

Alcohol and Substance Use
While the Southern Smoke Festival may involve the responsible consumption of alcohol, we expect all participants to:

Consume responsibly: Avoid excessive drinking that impairs judgment or behavior.
Refrain from illegal substances: The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
Maintain professionalism: Alcohol or substance use does not excuse misconduct.

Reporting Misconduct
If you experience or witness misconduct, please report it promptly. You can:

Contact festival leadership: Speak with a designated staff member or volunteer.
Submit a report: Email info@southernsmoke.org.

We are committed to handling all reports with confidentiality and respect. If you witness or experience misconduct at the Southern Smoke Festival, you should report it to the appropriate authorities, including local law enforcement and onsite security.

Support and Resources
We are dedicated to supporting those affected by misconduct. Resources include:

Local support services:

City of Houston 3-1-1: For general concerns and non-emergency issues at public events, contact the City of Houston’s 3-1-1 Service Center at 3-1-1 or 713.837.031 or visit https://www.houstontx.gov/311/.
Houston Area Women’s Center: Provides vital safety information and resources both to victims/survivors of sexual and domestic violence and to their family. Visit https://hawc.org/ for more information.

National resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
VictimConnect Resource Center: (855) 484-2846

Conclusion
The Southern Smoke Festival is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for all. By adhering to this Code of Conduct, we can ensure a positive environment that reflects our shared values and mission.

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General Admission

Lexus VIP

Talent Supporter

General Admission

$ 225

October 4, 2025
| 4:00PM

Discovery Green

Your ticket includes all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 4:00 p.m. GA ticket holders can experience the Yeti Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs and meet the 2025 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.

Lexus VIP

$ 550

October 4, 2025
| 3:00PM

Discovery Green and The Grove

Lexus VIP tickets include all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 3:00 p.m. (early admission). VIP tickets also include access to the exclusive air-conditioned Lexus VIP area inside The Grove, gifts from the Southern Smoke Foundation gift wheel, and premium wines from Stella’s Wine Bar. VIP chefs Billy Durney, Ashley Christensen, Cassidee Dabney, Kevin Fink, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Mason Hereford, Ana Castro, and Joanne Canady-Brown will be serving bites inside The Grove, and Alba Huerta will be behind the bar.

Purchase Tickets

Talent Supporter

$ 5000

October 4, 2025
| 2:30PM

Discovery Green and The Grove

Show your support by sponsoring a SSF25 chef or beverage pro! Your sponsorship will cover the cost of food, equipment, and travel for one SSF chef of your choice on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, you can skip the line for your chef (2 people only), and their signage and menu will list your name as their chef presenter.

You’ll also receive:
– 2 VIP tickets with early entry at 2:30pm (even earlier than VIP entry) for Chris Shepherd’s pre-shift speech with all the chefs.
– An invitation for 2 to attend the Chef Welcome Party on October 2.

Purchase Tickets

Lodging

LODGING

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

We’re so honored to have the Four Seasons Hotel Houston as the Official Hotel Partner of Southern Smoke Festival 2025. The Four Seasons is located in the heart of the city, and with its boldly stylish rooms and lavish amenities, it redefines the idea of modern indulgence in a luxe hotel experience. Room rates for Southern Smoke Festival guests begin at $345/night.

BOOK A ROOM

Introduction

Presenting Supporter

Official VIP and Vehicle Supporter

Official Hotel Partner

Official Culinary Stage Supporter

Official Beer Supporter

Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Supporter

Official Canned Cocktail Supporter

Official Supporter of the Food & Wine Best New Chefs

Official Media Supporter

Official Water Supporter

Official Apron Supporter

VIP Wine Bar Supporters

2025 Festival Partners

In-Kind Supporters

Together, we feed the good.

Southern Smoke Festival presented by Sysco is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together foodies and culinary titans while supporting members of the food and beverage industry nationwide in crisis. There are few things we love more than throwing a huge party, but we definitely can’t do it without our sponsors.

We are grateful for the people, organizations, and businesses that put their weight behind Southern Smoke Festival. You all rock. If you’re interested in helping us make Southern Smoke Festival 2025 presented by Sysco the best it’s ever been, then we’d love to hear from you.

Interested in sponsorship?

Please reach out to caroline@southernsmoke.org.