Brand Education + Tasting Room Combo (Sponsorship Fee: $7,791.00)

BRAND EDUCATION + TASTING ROOM COMBO: $7350 Sponsorship Fee + $441 Sustainability Fee

PRE-FUNCTION + GENTILLY ROOM

This unique floor plan can offer the best of both worlds for brand education and a tasting room. The pre-function space operates as an experiential tasting room, while the Gentilly room can be used to conduct educational or interactive sessions. These sessions have classroom-styled seating and can accommodate up to 36 guests + 10 seats in the theater ballroom area. The pre-function space offers a come-and-go experience for unlimited attendees. 

Brand Education + Tasting Room Combo Sponsorship Includes:

• Listed on TOTC Official Schedule
• Included on Daily Schedule Signage
• Water from Official Water Sponsor
• Opportunity to request mixer product from Official Mixer Partner
• Minimum 15-20 images provided by TOTCF Photography Team
• F&B minimum of $1,500

Room Specifications

• 750 SQ FT room + 560 SQ FT pre-function space
• 6 Electrical Outlets
• 1 Entry/Exit Points
• The Gentilly room is a pre-set room/cannot be rearranged
• Sponsors can outfit the pre-function space as they see fit

Time Allocations

• 2 hour load in on all days except Monday (1 hour)
• 30 minute load out
• 2 hour event time on TOTC Agenda

Included Supplies

• Hotel Linens
• TOTC 5 oz. biodegradable cups (as many as needed)
• Cocktail napkins
• Water from Official Water Sponsor
• Opportunity to request mixer product from Official Mixer Partner
• Kold Draft and Regular Ice
• 2 bus tubs
• Trash Receptacle for clean up at the end of the event
• Recycling Receptacle

FINE PRINT

• A TOTC Tasting Room Access Wristband is required for admittance to Activation.
• All Tasting Room activations are responsible for the underwriting of the spirits they order, and they must be ordered through the Foundation.
• Following May 26th, 2025, all confirmed partnerships will incur a 5% expedition fee (included in the total at checkout), and payment is required in full by credit card.
• A 10% deposit based upon the Total Sponsorship Fee listed above is due in order to secure your sponsorship. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will follow up for the remaining balance due.
• Sponsor is responsible for a $1,500 additional Food & Beverage minimum paid directly to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
• Any logo, event title, or participating brand submitted after June 20th may not be included in promotions & marketing.

The following items are not included in the package:

STAFFING

• Sponsor is responsible for securing labor for load-in, event execution, and load-out.
• All staff serving or preparing cocktails at the event must hold a ServSafe certification

SUPPLIES & SAMPLING

• Any additional buildout, decor, signage, etc.
• Sponsor is responsible for all cocktail batching, prep, or storage/refrigeration needs
• All alcoholic products must be ordered through the TOTC liquor license and distributed in Louisiana
• Additional cocktail ingredients are the responsibility of the sponsor