The Samaritan House Chili Cook-Off

1326 Russell Street,Orangeburg SC 29115

12 November, 2022

Description

We are excited about our First Annual Chili Cookoff and look forward to a HOT and Spicy day with delicious chili sampling, family fun and even greater - financial contributions to our local homeless shelter-The Samaritan House. There is no admission fee. Each ticket will cost $1.00. Chili samples will cost 1 ticket per sample cup. Other food and beverages will be for sale as well. Please contact Karen Hay for more info at [email protected] or (803)378-4778. Think your chili has what it takes? See below on how to be a part of this fun event! Deadline to enter cook-off: Friday, October 28, 2022. Application is located below. DAY OF THE EVENT-November 12th, 2022Table Set Up: 8:00 amCheck-In: 8:00-11:00 amA volunteer will come to your table during this time to finalize any details and distribute supplies (cups, spoons, napkins and judging container.Chili Preparation: Immediately following set up Gates Open: 12:00 noon Judging Samples Due 2:00 pm Awards Ceremony 4:30 pm Clean Up Following the awards Chili Cookoff Competition Rules GENERAL 1. Teams are responsible for suppling all ingredients, cooking devices and utensils (please bring a small ladle to fill tasting cups with chili) coolers and all other related items. We will supply tables and 2 chairs. The Cookoff Volunteers will supply sample cups, spoons and napkins. 2. While teams are encouraged to market their company or organization, you may not offer any items or services for sale. Promotional items may be given away. 3. Please make a sign with your Team’s name. SET UP/TEAR DOWN 1. Each team will be allocated a space 10 foot wide in the Pavilion. Teams will be provided a table and 2 chairs. 2. Electricity will be available. You need to bring your own heat source (Butane or propane) or crock pot. A source of cold running water will be provided. Hand sanitation areas will be set up. 3. Stands can be setup beginning at 8:00 am. 4. Vehicles may be parked near the set-up area during unloading. All vehicles must be parked in designated area after unloading and before 11:30. 5. Teams are expected to tear down their stands and remove all debris from their area within a reasonable amount of time following the awards ceremony. 6. Each team will have a trash box or trash bag for their space. Please help us in keeping your space and the event clean by cleaning up after your team throughout the day. CHILI PREPARATION 1. The Chili Cookoff will recognize chili recipes as any soup like or stew like food. Chili may or may not contain meat. Chili may or may not contain beans. Chili may be red, white, or any other color. This year we will be judging two chili classifications: Best Traditional-tomato based, spices, beef, etc… and Best Non-Traditional-anything goes! Chili ingredients must be listed on a small notecard to the public. 2. Only one recipe will be judged per team. 3. Each team may have the choice of bringing their Chili prepared to the event or choose to prepare their Chili at the event. 4. Teams are asked to prepare at least 5-10 gallons of chili. One quart must be reserved for judging. Leftover chili can be put in large containers (we will provide) and saved for The Samaritan House Residents. 5. Every stand will be health inspected and meet those requirements to participate and serve their chili. 6. The preparation period will begin immediately following set up the morning of the Chili Cookoff (approximately at 8:00 am). All teams must have a representative check in with a volunteer to find your exact space. Spectator sampling will begin at 12:00 noon. 16 0z samples will be collected at noon for judging at 2:00 pm. JUDGING/AWARDS 1. Chili will be judged by the following criteria: Aroma, Appearance, Consistency, Taste and Aftertaste. The winning Chili must rate well in each of these criteria. All criteria will be weighed in equally and the team with highest overall score will win top honors. To ensure confidentiality and impartiality during the judging process, each team will be assigned a team number and will be given an official sample judging cup with their number on it. Cup numbers and sample collections will be controlled by the Chili Cookoff Committee. It is a violation of these rules for a team member to tell anyone other than their teammates the number they have been assigned. 2. The People’s Choice Award will be awarded by a count of how many People’s Choice tickets are received by each team. 3. Team theme, visual display, and showmanship will be evaluated in determining the STAND prize winner. Teams will be judged on presentation of their space. One team will be awarded for Best Overall Set Up. 4. The decisions of the judges are final. All entrants participate at their own risk. The City of Orangeburg, The Samaritan House of Orangeburg County Inc., The Downtown Market Pavilion and the Chili Cookoff Committee are not liable for losses or damages resulting from team participation in this event. The Chili Cookoff Committee reserve the right to change or modify these rules at any time. Any changes will be communicated to all entrants. The Chili Cookoff Committee also reserves the right to disqualify any team for violation of these rules. Awards and Prizes for: Best Traditional, Best Non-Traditional, People’s Choice (most tickets) and Best Overall Set Up REGISTRATION DETAILSRegistration Deposit: $50.00 Make check to: The Samaritan House *Note: Your deposit will hold a space for you at our event. This money will be forwarded to The Samaritan House of Orangeburg County, Inc. as part of their fundraising income (as well as all ticket sales). Any teams that register and fails to attend the event will lose their deposits, which will go towards TSH. Mail or drop off this application with $50 payment to: The Samaritan House (Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2022),PO Box 2392, Orangeburg, SC 29116 TEAM NAME:______________________________________________________________________ SPONSORING ORGANIZATION (If Applicable)______________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON____________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT’S EMAIL____________________________________________________________________ CONTACT’S MAILING ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT’S PHONE NUMBER____________________________________________________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: The Samaritan House Amount Enclosed: $______________ TICKETS There is no admission fee. Each ticket will cost $1.00. Chili samples will cost 1 ticket per sample cup. Beer and Wine tickets will be 5 tickets. Sodas and Water will be 1 ticket. Cornbread will be 1 ticket. Hotdogs will be 3 tickets. QUESTIONSKaren Hay is your contact for all cookoff related questions. Please feel free to contact her at [email protected] or call at (803)378-4778.