become a restaurant or host location

Interested in joining the Contest as a restaurant or host location? Then you’ve come to the right place! For one afternoon, we partner with numerous South Side-based restaurants and businesses (host locations) for a three-hour adventure of soup tasting and neighborhood exploring! It’s a chance to introduce your business to residents and visitors who may not be familiar with what you have to offer. It’s an opportunity to showcase what you do best, while giving back to your South Side neighbors and supporting South Side organizations. It’s a great way to widen exposure to your business, meet and greet new customers, and encourage them to come back for more. 

By participating as a restaurant, you’ll have a chance to compete for People’s Choice of Best Soup (and Runner Up), Best Vegetarian (Veggie), and Most Unique. By participating as a host location, you’ll be paired with one of our participating restaurants, and have the chance to compete for Best Host Location (and Runner Up). 

Note: Restaurants must be located or have a presence in the South Side. All host locations must be located in South Side. 

Interested in becoming a restaurant or host location? Contact us!

become a sponsor

When you become a Sponsor of the South Side Soup Contest, you join the ranks of businesses and organizations who are dedicated to making a positive impact on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Your support is seen and felt throughout the Contest and beyond. Exposure to your company is vast. Become a Sponsor and your company’s name and/or logo will be included on our website, program map, e-blasts, social media and more, allowing you to reach a wide audience and give back to your neighbors in need.

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities at a variety of price points.

Contact us to learn how you can become a Sponsor of one of Pittsburgh’s most popular, highly anticipated events of the year!

become a volunteer

Want to spend an afternoon having fun and helping your neighbors in need? Consider becoming a volunteer! Every year, a team of dedicated, caring and friendly individuals volunteers to bring the South Side Soup Contest to life. There are many roles – welcoming guests, setting up host locations, and serving soup, etc.

Contact us to learn how you can become part of this terrific team. We look forward to hearing from you!

  food pantry needs

A ticket to the South Side Soup Contest—or a fond memory thereof—is more than an afternoon spent tasting soups and exploring businesses. It’s a ticket to lending a helping hand. Each year, a portion of the event’s proceeds goes to a South Side food pantry, which provides vital support to neighbors in need. And while non-perishable food items are essential, your neighbors also need everyday household items like toothpaste, soap, and blankets.

The good news is that there are many ways you can help by bringing a nonperishable food or essential household item with you when you check-in.