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Don’t Miss the Triangle Chili Challenge
Place: Fidelity Bank Plaza in Downtown Cary; corner of Academy Street & Chatham Street.
Date & Time: We are on hiatus while we get through this unprecedented pandemic!
Tasting fee: $5 - to taste and vote on your favorite chili. All proceeds go to a local charity that aims to reduce homelessness & hunger in the Triangle.
ABOUT: The Triangle Chili Challenge is a tasty event held annually in Downtown Cary. Food & Flea Productions hosted the first of this event in 2015. Join some of the best restaurants, food trucks, caterers and organizations as they compete for the title of “Best Chili in the Triangle”.
We will have a panel of "celebrity" judges, as well as voter cards for the masses that will turn out to taste chili & vote for their favorite. Vote for your “FAN FAVORITE”!
The TCC will donate proceeds to North Carolina based charities that help prevent homelessness & hunger.
In partnership with The Town of Cary, The Humble Pig, Crosstown Pub and Daybreak, Bond Brothers Beer Co. & wonderful citizens like you!
Media Sponsor: CaryCitizen Trophy Sponsor: Cary Pottery & Creative Images Photography Sponsor: The Papur
Competitors:
What to bring
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Table, tent (must have walls) & any promotional materials you wish to bring for your business or organization.
Remember, this is a great opportunity to promote your brand so appearance is kind of a big deal...
Large chili pot(s) - NSF approved - 40 qt holds 10 gallons on average
Outdoor cooking equipment ( propane burner, outdoor stove, propane tank(s), etc....) - a typical cast burner holds a 40 QT pot & the propane tank on average should last 7 hours
15 Gallons of Chili prepared on site - meat must be browned on site, mise en place(prepped ingredients) may be prepared off site and brought to event in NSF approved containers
Ladle(s) for serving & a cooking thermometer
Any items needed for clean up of your station. Grease must be taken off site and disposed of properly. Please ensure that your cooking area is completely clean after the event
PROVIDED FOR YOU:
Serving cups, spoons, entry form, table number & space to set up... Please do not bring your own sample cups and spoons. You will not be able to use them, and must use the ones provided.
Rules
To apply you must be a restaurant, business, or organization. Individuals are not accepted.
You must follow the tent guidelines and also insure your heat source is properly secured and 10+ft away from any flammable material. The Fire Department requires such rules to be adhered to for the safety of competitors, attendees and volunteers. If you do not comply, you will not be allowed to compete and will be asked to leave.
All contestants must be on site and checking in no later than 10:00am. You may start cooking as soon as you are set up. You must unload and park your vehicle(s) before setting up.
You must have 15 gallons of chili for service. You must be under a 10x10 tent with walls attached per health department regulations.
Meat must be browned on site but other ingredients may be prepped off site. The chili must be combined and made on site ... see final rule.
Chili MUST be kept at 155 degrees, this is per the Wake County Health Department, there WILL be regular monitoring of temps. NO OTHER FOOD SALES ARE ALLOWED.
You may enter only ONE chili, best make it a good one!
If alcohol is used in your chili you MUST cook it off prior to service. This event is geared towards adults, but children ARE allowed to attend.
No cheating, cheaters are lame.
