On May 2, Children’s Institute will host its inaugural food and wine event, PLATED, at a private estate in Brentwood overlooking the Santa Monica mountains.

The event will celebrate an eclectic mix of street food-inspired cuisine by chefs from various culinary backgrounds, alongside pours of exceptional wine and spirits. Guests will savor many delectable pockets of LA, while coming together to raise money for children and families affected by adversity and poverty.

• VIP Reception: 5PM
• General Admission: 6PM

Individual tickets go on sale March 16.
Sponsorship packages are available now.

For any questions please contact Allie Reidy at areidy@childrensinstitute.org 

Sponsorship Levels

Title Sponsor: $50,000
Sponsor five children ages three to five in CII’s Head Start Program for one year of preschool to ensure they are ready for kindergarten.

• 25 tickets to the VIP reception and event admission
• Recognition as a Title Sponsor and logo inclusion on all digital and printed event materials, including but not limited to: save the date, invitation, press release (company listing), CII’s website, event signage, social media, and emails about the event (auction teaser, event reminders, ticket confirmations, and post event recap)
• Recognition in blog post featured on CII’s website about community engagement
• Naming rights for the VIP reception
• Opportunity to sponsor signature cocktail at VIP reception
• Opportunity to make verbal remarks at the event
• Opportunity to feature co-branded postcard on tables at the event
• Opportunity for inclusion of company silent auction item/package at the event
• Opportunity to provide sponsored gift bags for attendees

Aficionado Sponsor: $25,000
Provide one year of intensive services for new mothers living in LA’s highest needs neighborhoods.

• 12 tickets to the VIP reception and event admission
• Recognition as an Aficionado Sponsor and logo inclusion on all digital and printed event materials, including but not limited to: save the date, invitation, press release (company listing), CII’s website, event signage, social media, and emails about the event (auction teaser, event reminders, ticket confirmations, and post event recap)
• Opportunity to make verbal remarks at the event
• Opportunity to feature branded table overlay on sponsored beverage station
• Opportunity for inclusion of company silent auction item/package at the event

Connoisseur Sponsor: $10,000
Sponsor a young child for one year in CII’s Early Head Start Program ensuring optimal early childhood development and family support.

• 8 tickets to the VIP reception and event admission
• Recognition as a Connoisseur Sponsor and logo inclusion on all digital and printed event materials, including but not limited to: save the date, invitation, press release (company listing), CII’s website, event signage, and emails about the event (auction teaser, event reminders, ticket confirmations, and post event recap)

Epicurean Sponsor: $5,000
Guarantee one year of enrichment and after-school programs for students in our Neighborhood Schools programs in Watts.

• 4 tickets to the VIP reception and event admission
• Recognition as a Epicurean Sponsor on all digital and printed event materials, including but not limited to: save the date, invitation, CII’s website, event signage, and emails about the event (auction teaser, event reminders, ticket confirmations, and post event recap)

Sommelier Sponsor: $2,500
Provide one year of life skills classes to teenagers in CII’s foster youth program.

• 2 tickets to the VIP reception and event admission
• Recognition as a Sommelier Sponsor on all digital and printed event materials, including but not limited to: save the date, invitation, CII’s website, event signage, and emails about the event (auction teaser, event reminders, ticket confirmations, and post event recap)

PLATED is a 21 and over event.