The festival was founded and continues to be supported by the Birmingham Originals, a coalition of independent restaurant owners, chefs and caterers who banded together to promote the Birmingham food scene.

The group includes the following members:  5 Point Public House Oyster Bar, Avo, Bellinis, Bettola, Bistro V, Bob Sykes BBQ, The Bright Star, Cantina Tortilla Grill, Catering by Bellinis, Century, Continental Bakery/ Chez Lulu, dg, FoodBar, Homewood Gourmet, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Irondale Café, IZ Café, The J. Clyde, Jackson’s Bar & Bistro, JoJo’s on Broadway, Little Savannah, MAFIoZA’s, Nabeel’s Market & Cafe, Ocean, OvenBird, The Pantry at Stone Hollow Farmstead, Primeaux Cheese & Vino, Revolve Kitchen & Brew, Slice Pizza & Brew, Sol’s Sandwich Shop & Deli, Ted’s Restaurant, Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, Vino, and The Wine Loft.