Looking for a fun and profitable way to raise money for your organization? A Meat Raffle is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—combining excitement, community spirit, and, of course, top-quality meats and seafood. With Palmer’s Meat Raffle Service, we make hosting easy, seamless, and delicious.
A successful Meat Raffle typically has the following structure:
Selling event entry tickets in advance helps cover the cost of the raffle products, so every raffle ticket sold during the event goes straight to your fundraising total.
Attendees buy raffle tickets during the event. If you’ve covered your prize costs with presold event tickets, then the more raffle tickets you sell, the more you raise for your organization.
Tip: Sell raffle tickets at a flat rate or at different price tiers, depending on the round and the value of prizes up for grabs.
Keep the energy high with extra raffle games, like 50/50 draws or prize baskets from local businesses. The more ways to win, the more fun (and funds) you generate!
A great selection keeps the audience engaged and excited. Offer a mix of:
✅ Meats: Steaks, ribs, roasts, sausages, and chicken
✅ Seafood: Fish fillets, shrimp, lobster tails, and more
✅ Appetizers: Crowd-favorite snacks like pizza logs and chicken tenders
Start small and build up to the grand finale!
🥩 Early Rounds: Feature smaller portions and appetizers
🍤 Mid Rounds: Introduce premium steaks and seafood bundles
🎉 Finale Round: Go big with a deluxe selection of meats and seafood
Instead of one winner per round, spread the excitement with multiple winners. We recommend:
🎟️ Three winners in early and mid-rounds
🎟️ Seven winners in the grand prize finale
🎟️ Add additional raffles (gift baskets and 50/50 options) to break up the fun
You already know Palmer’s for our premium-quality meats, and Certified Angus Beef® from Palmer’s is second to none. Each cut meets the highest standards for marbling, tenderness, and flavor—ensuring every winner takes home something truly special. From our expertly trimmed filet mignons to rich, flavorful ribeyes, Palmer’s provides top-tier proteins that stand out.
Pre-sold entry tickets cover the costs, meaning every dollar raised during the event goes right back to your organization.
We handle the heavy lifting—literally! Our full suite of event services includes:
With Palmer’s, hosting a Meat Raffle is easy, exciting, and rewarding. Whether you’re raising funds for a school, sports team, or charity, we’ll help you deliver a night to remember.
📅 Ready to plan your event? Contact us today, and let’s get the ball rolling on the best fundraiser your group has ever hosted!
Let’s take the guesswork out of hosting a Meat Raffle by looking at a sample event, including attendance, structure, and possible outcomes.
Every event is unique and results will vary. This information is meant to illustrate the hypothetical circumstances outlined below. This should not be considered financial advice and is for planning purposes only. Talk to your organization’s tax professional to ensure all applicable local, state, and federal regulations are followed.
For planning purposes, this event assumes 150 guests. Each guest bought a ticket at $15 each. Your actual event attendance may vary.
Working with your Palmer team, you’ve chosen a variety of high-quality meats, seafood, and appetizers to be raffled off throughout the event.
Your raffle event will build up to the grand prizes of the finale and includes running a 50/50 raffle and sponsored gift baskets between the rounds.
Rounds 1-5
Lower-value items (smaller cuts, seafood, or appetizers). 3 winners per round; $1-$2 per ticket.
Intermission #1: Gift Baskets – Now’s the time to raffle off those gift baskets, being sure to promote the later rounds and the 50/50 raffle coming in the next intermission.
Rounds 6-10
Premium steaks, larger seafood bundles, and high-end appetizers. 3 winners per round; $3-$4 per ticket.
Intermission #2: 50/50 Raffle – Draw a winner for your 50/50 Raffle and encourage attendees to buy tickets (their last chance!) for the finale coming up next.
Round 11 (Finale)
Grand prize round with the largest selection: 7 winners, $5 per ticket.
Entry tickets cover the cost of the meat raffle prizes, ensuring all event-night sales go directly to fundraising.
Price: $15 per ticket, 150 tickets sold.
Estimated Pre-sale Ticket Revenue:
$2,250
Estimated ticket sales: 100 tickets per round x 12 rounds
Average ticket price: $3
Estimated Raffle Ticket Revenue:
$3,000
Ticket Pricing: $5 per ticket or 6 for $20
Baskets donated by local businesses (valued at $100-$200 each)
Estimated revenue:
$500-$1,000
Ticket Pricing: $5 per ticket or 6 for $20
Estimated participation: 150 guests buying an average of 2 tickets each
Estimated 50/50 Sales: $1,500
(Half goes to the winner, half to fundraising)
Estimated 50/50 revenue:
$750
Estimated Guests: 150
Pre-Sale Entry Tickets: $2,250
Raffle Ticket Sales: $3,000
50/50 Raffle: $750
Gift Basket Raffle: $500-$1,000
Total Estimated Funds Raised:
$6,500 – $7,000
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