BLUFFTON SELF HELP’S RED APRON CHILI COOKOFF
What Red Apron Chili Cookoff
When Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10 am until 4 pm
Where Hilton Head/Bluffton, SC at Tanger II Hilton Head off Highway 278
Who Benefits Bluffton Self Help, Inc. a nonprofit organization in Bluffton, SC and a United Way agency. BSH was founded in 1987 to help Bluffton neighbors in critical need of short term financial assistance, food and clothing, while supporting them to become self-reliant.
Why To benefit the clients of Bluffton Self Help, Inc and to stock the food pantry at Bluffton Self Help
How COOKS
25 or more cooks will compete in four separate competitions.
The COMPETITIVE RED sanctioned chili cook off follows the rules of the International Chili Society. is defined by the International Chili Society as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of BEANS and PASTA
which are strictly forbidden.
The CHILI VERDE sanctioned chili cookoff follows the rules of the International Chili Society as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with GREEN chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of BEANS and PASTA which are strictly forbidden.
SALSA, make on site or brought to the event.
The HOMESTYLE Chili Cookoff. Homestyle chili is defined by the International Chili Society as the Cook’s favorite combination of ingredients resulting in a dish seasoned with chili peppers and spices. There is no restriction or requirement as to the ingredients, (except receipt must be proved proving it was purchased), but the entry must be homemade and have chili pepper flavor. Must be made on site. A minimum of two gallons of chili must be prepared including 32 ounces for judging. A one-year Homestyle ICS membership fee is $20 and allows the member to participant in any ICS sanctioned Homestyle Chili Cookoff.
No ICS member who holds full membership, including ICS Homestyle, may participate in Homestyle and Competitive Red at the same event.
Local chefs and food critics will judge the entries and the winners will be announced immediately following the competition.
All cooks (AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL) must be members of the International Chili Society, supply their own tent and cooking equipment including a one-pound propane stove. Each cook must make a total of at least two gallons of chili plus 32 ounces for judging. All chili is prepared on site. Cooks bring three wash basins. One with 10:1 ratio of water and bleach. One with soapy water. One for rinsing. Cooks also bring hand sanitizer.
Check in is between 7 and 9 am NO EXCEPTIONS. Chopping is between 9 am and 11 am. Light the stoves at 11 am. Judging is at 3 pm. Spectators can sample chili after the judge has collected the judging sample. All decisions are final. Meat and all ingredients must be purchased from a grocery store and receipts must be provided and will be checked by volunteers prior to the start of the competition.
Booth decorations will be encouraged and one winner will win a two-night resort stay in the area.
Costs to enter the cookoff is $45 for sanctioned RED AND GREEN and $35 for Salsa and Homestyle, PLUS ICS MEMBERSHIP FEES.
SPECTATORS
Spectators will pay $5 plus a bag of nonperishable food items or $10 with no food items to donate. Entry to the cookoff will begin at 10 am and last until all chili has been consumed. Beer and wine will be available so proper identification is required to receive the wrist band to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Restaurants and stores in Tanger II will offer specials to spectators while the cooks prepare their chilies. Hilton Garden Inn in Bluffton located across from Tanger II is offering special hotel rates of $79 just mentioned the Red Apron Chili Cookoff.
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships are available and more information is available at bluffonselfhelp.org or by calling Lili Coleman 843-757-8000.
Sponsorship Levels include:
Resort Sponsorship, donation of a weekend stay in Hilton Head or Bluffton area
Appropriate listing at the event
Two free event tickets
Celebrity Cook Sponsorship (area restaurant chefs or celebrities) $100 includes
Cooking slot in the cookoff of choice
Two free event tickets
Appropriate sponsor listing at the event
Silver Sponsorship at $250 includes
Name inclusion in all registration packets
Appropriate sponsor listing at the event
Two free event tickets
Appropriate mentions via public address at the event
Gold Sponsorships at $500 includes
One Free Chili Cook-off Team entry (must join ICS)
Appropriate sponsor listing on all event publications
Name inclusion in all registration packets
Appropriate “event area” sponsorship within the cook-off, if requested
Four free event tickets
Appropriate mentions via public address at the event
Platinum Sponsorship at $1,000 plus level receive all the above benefits at the Gold level plus:
Four additional free event tickets (total of eight)
Prominent logo inclusion on event website, if provided
Logo inclusion on all event publications, registration packets
Recognition and logo (if provided) presence in all event media advertising
Opportunity to participate as a judge of the Chili Cookoff
Sponsorships are tax deductible and made out to Bluffton Self Help, Inc.
Cook Prizes
Tradition Red and GREEN Chili Cookoff (at least 10 competitors)
First Place, $500 plus a weekend resort stay, entry into the South Carolina Cookoff in April.
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
First through fifth spot: guaranteed slot in next year’s Red Apron Chili Cookoff
Homestyle Chili Cookoff and SALSA(at least 10 competitors)
First Place: $250 plus a weekend resort stay
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $75
First through fifth spot: guaranteed slot in next year’s Homestyle and Salsa competitions.
