Saturday, October 28, 2023

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Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated! We hope to see you all again next year!

2023 Chili Cook-Off Results

Best Professional (Con Carne)

Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove
Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Midgley’s Public House

Best Amateur (Con Carne)

Dirato’s Grotto
DPD BBQ
Bloody Brilliant Chili

Best Professional Vegetarian Red

Far West Fungi
The Local
Midgley’s Public House

Best Amateur Vegetarian Red

Little Neck Rex
Bloody Brilliant Chili
Oakland Smoking Chili

People’s Choice Professional:

East Side Eatery Death Wish Chili

People’s Choice Amateur:

4 Smoking Men

“Most Tasted” Professional:

Bull Pit Chili

“Most Tasted” Amateur:

Swine, Wine, & Love

Most Original Team (Booth Decor & Theming)

Bloody Brilliant Chili
Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Bull Pit Chili

Cook-Off Schedule

9am-10am	Chef's prep (no heat)
10am-1pm	Chili cook time
10am	Tasting Kits go on sale
1pm	Public tasting begins
4pm	Winners announced at the Colonnade Stage (front of Pirate Ship)

Try Some Chili!

Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $12 each and include six (6) taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot. Purchase your tasting kit(s) onsite at any ticket booth.

Portion of Proceeds

A portion of the proceeds from Tasting Kit sales will benefit Shared Adventures. Shared Adventures goal is to offer opportunities for social and recreational interaction for disabled people, and thereby encourage self-confidence, leadership skills, outdoor skills, and improved quality of life.
MORE INFO

View Day-Of-Event Program

Enter a Team!

The competition features four categories:

Amateur Red
Amateur Vegetarian Red
Professional Red
Professional Vegetarian Red

Awards are given for Best Chili in each category, plus People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best Theme.

Awards include plaques, cash prizes, and bragging rights!

Team Entry Closed

Team Rules & Info

Click here for a list of teams registered as of today. Please let us know if your team is listed incorrectly or if you see any discrepancies by emailing groupsales@beacboardwalk.com.