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SmokeInDaEye
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For all you Long Island, NY members, Ive been asked to help put together a chili contest which might also include a bbq/grilling category and would love your input. The contest will be in Nassau county in late March or May. Here's the basic thoughts and questions.
* It will be both a people's choice and a blind celebrity judged contest with prizes for both
* Chili can be prepared offsite in accordance with the health regulations TBD and kept at proper temps
* If we add a second category, my thought is wings or pulled pork versus ribs from a cost standpoint. Does anyone know what the health requirements are for cooking onsite on smokers/grills and serving to the public? They seem to really want stuff prepped in professional kitchens.
* Prize money. We were thinking a low entry fee like $50 with a $500 GC prize per category and trophies for 2nd and third? Would people be in to that? Or maybe we just do 1 category (chili or wings) and keep it simple?
Final note, this is also a fundraiser for kids so therefore I want to make sure they make some money. We'll charge people to come and eat/judge the people's choice.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. I don't have a ton of time to help them but it is a great group and I want to make sure people come and have fun.
* It will be both a people's choice and a blind celebrity judged contest with prizes for both
* Chili can be prepared offsite in accordance with the health regulations TBD and kept at proper temps
* If we add a second category, my thought is wings or pulled pork versus ribs from a cost standpoint. Does anyone know what the health requirements are for cooking onsite on smokers/grills and serving to the public? They seem to really want stuff prepped in professional kitchens.
* Prize money. We were thinking a low entry fee like $50 with a $500 GC prize per category and trophies for 2nd and third? Would people be in to that? Or maybe we just do 1 category (chili or wings) and keep it simple?
Final note, this is also a fundraiser for kids so therefore I want to make sure they make some money. We'll charge people to come and eat/judge the people's choice.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. I don't have a ton of time to help them but it is a great group and I want to make sure people come and have fun.