Register NOW for the cook off! 

ISA Houston Section 18th Annual Expo & Chili Cook-Off is returning on Thursday November 4th, 2021 to Sawyer Yards @ Silver Street Studios centrally located at 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, Texas 77007.

The Expo & Chili Cook-Off is the Section’s largest scholarship fundraising event and helps raise money for student scholarships that are awarded every year.

Come visit over 55 exhibitors, demo trailers, cooking teams and industry colleagues. This is a great event to network with the Houston & Gulf Coast area industry professionals! While at the event you can vote on your favorite chili and themed booth while visiting exhibitors to learn what is happening in the industry, participate in the event raffle and silent auction to support the efforts to raise money for student scholarships!

To get a booth & sponsor the Expo & Chili Cook Off please scroll down to the very bottom of this page go to the drop-down menu that says “Would You Like To Sponsor This Event?” to see the exhibitor sponsor options.

This year’s event will have a COVID Safety policy in place and space will be limited. All exhibitors will be required to attend a safety video training that included COVID policies best practices and safe serve techniques.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the cook off!
Miguel Montemayor, ISA Houston Section Expo & Chili Cook Off Chair
Ardis Bartle, ISA Houston Section Expo & 2025 Rodeo Cook Off Chair
Amanda Hardy, ISA Houston Section Event Manager

2021 Flyer

Expo Layout

Covid-19 Policy 

Would you like to sponsor this event?

Title Sponsor ($2200) -Can be any two booths side by side. 2-20, 26-44 has power includes-10X20 exhibiting area, electrical outlet access of (1) 120V/20AMP, (2) 8’ X 30” tables and 4 chairs ~Maximum of 16 exhibitor personnel in booth area, Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. *Each booth has social distancing space between the next booth. Two shield guards will be provided.

Platinum Sponsor ($1100)-Booths 2-20, 26-44 include 10X10 exhibiting area, electrical outlet access of (1) 120V/20AMP, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Maximum of 10 exhibitor personnel in booth area ~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing. *Each booth has social distancing space between the next booths. A shield guard will be provided.

Gold Sponsor ($750) -Booths 46-54 ONLY, no electricity in this area, 10X10 exhibiting area, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Maximum 5 exhibitor personnel in booth area~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing*Each booth has social distancing space between the next booths. A shield guard will be provided

Inside Trailer/Display Area Sponsor (SOLD OUT) – 20X10 exhibiting area for trailer set up, space between you and other trailer sponsors, electrical outlet access, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Maximum of 10 exhibitor personnel at booth area Recognition at and before event through signage advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. Quantity 1 Booth 22, can be a cooking trailer area, first come basis. **Must complete trailer/display information form after registration. *Each booth has social distancing space between the next booths. A shield guard will be provided.

Inside Trailer/Display Area Sponsor (SOLD OUT)- 15X10 exhibiting area for trailer set up, space between you and other trailer sponsors, electrical outlet access, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~10 Exhibitor personnel at booth area.  Recognition at and before event through signage advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. Quantity 2 booths 23 & 24 NO Cooking trailers. A shield guard will be provided. ** Must complete trailer/display information form after registration

Front Outside Trailer/Display Area Sponsor (SOLD OUT) – 20X10 exhibiting area for trailer set up, (1) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs~ 20 Exhibitor personnel allowed in booth area. Recognition at and before event through signage advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. Quantity 1 Outside Trailer 1 by entrance, cooking trailer allowed. A shield guard will be provided. ** Must complete trailer/display information form after registration.

Front Outside Trailer/Display Area Sponsor (SOLD OUT) – 30X15 exhibiting area for trailer set up, (2) 8’ X 30” table and 2 chairs,~20 Exhibitor personnel allowed in area. Recognition at and before event through signage advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing material. Quantity 1 Outside Semi-Trailer 30 feet by entrance, cooking trailer allowed. A shield guard will be provided. ** Must complete trailer/display information form after registration.

Additional 6-foot table to set up in your sponsorship area ($50).

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Awards Sponsor ($400) – Award trophies go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, people’s choice and best themed chosen by the judges and attendees. Your company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Sponsor allowed 15 guest invites

Judges Sponsor ($500) – Your company logo will be on window clings at the judge’s chambers area. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Sponsor allowed 20 guest invites.

Entertainment Sponsor ($800) -Live music at the event. The entertainment will intermittently recognize your company during event. Your company can put a banner & small promotional items by the stage. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Sponsor allowed 25 guest invites.

General Sponsor ($500) -Logo on parking attendant volunteers’ T-shirts, your company branded pop up tent can be set up for parking attendant rally point. Unlimited RSVP invites.

Beverage Sponsorship Class 1 ($300) –
Soft Drinks, Water, beer & wine will be furnished courtesy of the Houston Section. Company logo will be by the beverage stations and on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Sponsor allowed 15 invites.

Beverage Sponsorship Class 2 ($500) – Your company will have exposure and network opportunities from a Beverage Station! Your company can set up 1 pop up banner & provide promotional materials at the beverage station. This is not a booth space; chili/decorating are not possible. Quantity 3 available. Sponsor has maximum of 2 exhibitor personnel to work the beverage area and 10 invites.

Attendee Map and voting sheet ($500) –
This is the sheet that all attendees receive. This is the event map layout with voting on best theme and people’s choice for chili. Your logo on sheet and verbiage for your company. Sponsor allowed 15 invites.