The Land Rover Muddy Chef Challenge 2023

1 Brennan Cir,,Poultney VT 05765

26 July, 2023

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What's new in 2023? This is our second year at the beautiful Green Mountain College in Poutlney, VT. The College has EVERYTHING Muddy Chef attendees asked for in the past. For example: Indoor Bathrooms / Indoor Showers / Free Ice / Swimming in the crystal clear Poultney River / Strong WIFI / You can walk to groceries, shops, restaurants, etc. Don't like to cook breakfast? No problem. Chef Keenan Langolis of Chez Casa is back this year. Keenan is a former Muddy Chef Challenge champion and long time attendee. Make sure to select Meal Plan on the registration page. Keenan will have you covered for Breakfast, Lunch snacks, and evening and late night Street Food. Last year, his smashburgers were a huge success and much needed on Saturday night. Premium Riverside Camping and an extra day. Riverside camping was so amazing last year, many attendees asked for another day at the site. We decided to roll an extra night of camping, and an entry into the CHOPPED Contest. More activities! People wanted more diversity in our daily activities. This year we have a kids driving course, hard core off-roading on a legendary trail, a day at Saratoga Race Track, or spend an entire day visiting Vermont's amazing craft breweries. TONS AND TONS of activities. CLICK HERE FOR THE ACTIVITY GUIDE: http://muddychef.com/event-schedule/ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023 MCC Schedule of EVENTSWednesday July 26, 2023:Early Arrivals – PREMIUM CAMPSITES You must register and select “Early Arrival/Premium Campsite” on the Muddy Chef registration page and have a confirmed campsite assignment. Unfortunately, we cannot accept anyone who has not pre-registered. Dinner 6:30 p.m. – Poultney Pub. (https://poultneypub.com) 8:00 p.m. – Bhatka Cigar and Bourbon Lounge. 9:00 p.m. – Bonfire. Thursday July 27, 2023: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. – Arrivals and Campsite Setup THINGS TO DO: 4:00 p.m. – Trail Ride with Peter. 5:00 p.m. – Kids Off-Road on athletic field. 5:00 p.m. – Tour of Bhakta Facility 6:00 p.m. – Orientation under the Yellow Dome Tent. 6:30 p.m. – Bhakta Lounge. Learn to make craft cocktails. 7:00 p.m. – 13th Street Cocktails Opens. 8:00 p.m. – Bhakta Cigar and Bourbon Lounge Opens! Each night a new cigar paired with Bhakta spirits! 9:00 p.m. – Bonfire 12:00 p.m. – Quiet Hours. Friday July 28, 2023: TWO TRACKS – FANCY or MUDDY 8:00 a.m. – BREAKFAST! - Start your day with a catered breakfast from Chef Keenan Langlois. Keenan is a former MCC Champion and owner of Chez Casa in Salem, MA. People wanted an on-site breakfast and now it’s a MCC tradition. Note – there is a small additional cost for the meal program. See the MCC registration page. FANCY: A Day at The Races. Saratoga Springs Racetrack Distance: 50 miles. One hour drive. Departure to track: 10:00 a.m. Departure from track: 3:00 p.m. (some might want to leaver earlier to prep for Chopped) Suggestions: Preppy clothing, sunscreen, learn how to place bets in advance, have fun! Food: Picnic in the park or buy food onsite. MUDDY – MaBell Trail, Northampton, MA (You must pre-register for this event) Distance: 125 miles. Two hours and thirty-minute drive. Departure to trail head: 6:00 a.m. Departure from trail: 2:00 p.m. (some might want to leave earlier to prep for Chopped) Requirements: Full size spare tire, no modern un-modified low profile tire Land Rovers allowed, must have full set of recovery gear, must have some technical driving experience, must have the resources and ability to problem solve on the trail and recover if necessary. 2” lift suggested, as are diff guards and sliders. All vehicles must start the trail with a full tank of fuel. Suggestions: Make sure to make a bathroom stop before hitting the trail. If you need to be out first, to get back to camp faster try to be as close to the front of the group as possible. Food: Bring a cooler, with drinks, lunch, etc. Friday July 28, 2023: CHOPPED COMPETITION Just like the TV show, CHOPPED at the Muddy Chef Challenge assembles a team of talented amateur Chefs who must make a gourmet meal from a box of mystery ingredients. EXCEPT - The kitchen is gone! Chopped competitors must pack their Land Rovers with everything they need to prepare, cook, and serve a meal from only what they carry in the vehicle. Make no mistake, this is an exceptionally challenging contest and requires split second decision making – all against the countdown timer. Just like with the TV show, we set up an ingredient pantry to allow chefs to create something amazing. Think this is for you? Bring it! You must pre-register on the MCC registration page. Chopped is limited to 10 teams. SCHEDULE: 4:00 p.m. – Chef meeting under yellow dome tent. 4:10 p.m. – Departure to remote location. 4:30 p.m. – Arrival at remote location. 4:40 p.m. – Remote kitchen setup. 5:00 p.m. – Chefs meet at the Judges table and receive ingredient box. 5:10 p.m. – Competition begins. 6:00 p.m. – Presentation and Judging. 6:30 p.m. – Departure for MCC Basecamp. 7:00 p.m. - AFTER CHOPPED – NEW KITCHEN BHAKTA KITCHEN with Chef Keenan. 8:00 p.m. – 13th Street Bar Opens. 8:00 p.m. – Bhakta Cigar and Bourbon Lounge Opens! Highlight – 2013 Bhakta Bourbon tasting. 9:00 p.m. – Movie – Title TBD. 9:00 p.m. – Bonfire and table games. Saturday July 29, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – BREAKFAST! - Start your day with a catered breakfast from Chef Keenan Langlois. FOUR TRACKS – BREWERY/SPORTING/SHOPPING/OFF-ROAD’N BREWERY: How many Vermont Craft Breweries can you check off in a day? Distance: As far and as fast as you can go. Departure: We suggest 9:00 a.m. but if you want to leave at zero dark thirty – that’s up to you. Back by: No later than 4:00 to prep for the Muddy Chef Challenge. Suggestions: Pack a lunch, get a navigator, keep your gas tank full and drive, drive, drive! You must pre-register for the event. Note: We will continue to add breweries to this list. Brewery Name: Address: Rutland Beer Works 41 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701 Drop In Brewing Company 610 US-7, Middlebury, VT 05753 Zero Gravity Brewery 716 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401 Four Quarters Brewing 70 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404 Hill Farmstead 403 Hill Rd, Greensboro Bend, VT Foam Brewers 112 Lake St, Burlington, VT The Alchemist 100 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT Lawson's Finest Liquids 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT Lost Nation Brewing 87 Creamery Road, Morrisville, VT Red Clover Ale Co. 43 Center Street, Brandon, VT Wunderkammer Bier 4155 VT Route 15, Wolcott VT 05680 Hermit Thrush Brewery 29 High Street, Brattleboro, VT River Roost Brewery 230 South Main Street, Hartford, VT Godwater Brewery 740 Marshall Ave, Williston, VT 05495 Green Empire Brewing 478 Hegeman Ave, Colchester, VT 05446 Weird Window Brewing 82 Ethan Allen Dr suite a, South Burlington, VT 05403 Outer Limits Brewing 60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 Bocklebank Craft Brewing 357 Dickerman Hill Rd, Chelsea, VT 05038 1st Republic Brewing 39 River Rd #6, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Hogback Mountain Brewing 372 Rockydale Rd, Bristol, VT 05443 Saturday July 29, 2023: FOUR TRACKS – BREWERY/SPORTING/SHOPPING/OFF-ROAD’N SPORTING: Multiple locations. Distance: 30 miles. (Manchester, VT) Departure: At your leisure. Back by: No later than 4:00 to prep for the Muddy Chef Challenge. Orvis Fly Fishing School – Full day of instruction and gear $279.00. Reservations required in advance. Visit www.oris.com for more. Orvis Wingshooting School – Full day instruction $575.00. Not recommended for experienced shooters. This is an introductory course. Visit www.orvis.com for details. Reservations required in advance. Pinball Pastime has more than 66 modern and vintage pinball machines. Play all for the cost of entry. Mountain Biking – Humphrey’s Trail, Dorset VT. BYOBAG – Bring your own bike and gear. Zero cost. Directions provided at the MCC. The Green Mountain Falconry School - Join Rob Waite (Rob is a longtime supporter of the MCC and a classic Land Rover owner) Seasonal rates from $150 to $190 per person. Reservations are required in advance. SHOPPING: Distance: 30 miles or 56 miles (Manchester, VT or Weston, VT) Departure: At your leisure. Back by: No later than 4:00 to prep for the Muddy Chef Challenge. Vermont Country Store. Visit a Vermont icon and drive off-pavement to get there. Beautiful scenery. Distance: 30 miles (Manchester, VT) Manchester Shopping Safari – Visit the Orvis flagship store, the Vermont Country Store, Northshire Bookstore, Mother Myrick’s, The Mountain Goat, etc. OFF-ROAD’N: Distance: To be determined by the number of participants. Departure: 9:00 a.m. Back by: No later than 4:00 to prep for the Muddy Chef Challenge. Saturday July 29, 2023: The 12th Muddy Chef Challenge Competition 4:00 p.m. – Chef meeting at the Yellow Dome tent. 5:00 p.m. – Muddy Chef Challenge Starts. 5:30 p.m. – Judges leave for Appetizer tasting. 6:00 p.m. – Judges leave for Main Course tasting. 6:30 p.m. – Judges leave for Dessert tasting. 8:00 p.m. – 13th Street Bar Opens 8:00 p.m. – Bhakta Cigar and Bourbon Lounge Opens! Highlight – 2013 Bhakta Bourbon tasting. 9:00 p.m. – Movie – Title TBD. 9:00 p.m. – Bonfire and table games. 9:30 p.m. – Captain Schmack Andrews Fireworks Extravaganza. This is a 4th of July, professional grade pyrotechnic experience. 10:00 p.m. – Happy Birthday Land Rover! Join us for a toast to Land Rover’s 75th anniversary. 10:30/11:00ish – STREET FOOD by Chef Keenan. Just what you need just when you needed it…. Sunday July 30, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – BREAKFAST! - Start your day with a catered breakfast from Chef Keenan Langlois. 10:00 a.m. – Award and prize ceremony at the Yellow Dome tent. 11:00 a.m. – Departures. Don’t forget to grab your MCC to go bag before you leave!