I'm really glad to see this discussion here (even though it was three years ago). High ethical standards are very important.
From a BBQ competition layman's point of view, I would say judges should refrain from contact with teams as soon as food prep beings ... that means as soon as someone reaches for a container of salt, vanish.
Less fun? Sure. But, that's part of maintaining one's honor.
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James
Kuya's Kitchen - my culinary adventures in the rural Philippines
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