Tips for Chili Cooks

Just to remind you…We are only supplying these items:

-10x10 space to cook in (& decorate)
-16oz cup w/ lid to turn chili in for judging
-tasting cups
-spoons
-plastic food handling gloves (for serving chili)
-People’s Choice Bucket (for collecting all those tickets!)

What to Bring:

10ft by 10ft Tent – We recommend a tent in case of falling leaves, bugs or weather.
This is not mandatory, just recommended.

Two Tables and Chairs for prep work, cooking and serving.

Decorations – Don’t forget about the “Best Showmanship” award.
This is a contest for Best Decorated Theme Booth. This is not mandatory, but a lot of fun.

A Method to Cook Chili – Gas Ranges, Barbecues or Propane Stoves
with extra bottles of propane. 

Hand Washing Capability – Hot Water in an insulated cooler or large thermos, soap,
anti-bacterial hand soap, towels, and catch bucket for soapy, excess wastewater. 

Disposable Vinyl Gloves – All food handlers should wear gloves while handling food.

Bottled Water – Water must be bottled if you plan to add it to your chili.
Also useful for thirsty cooks and servers!

Cutting Boards and Knives – Do not leave these unattended in your booth, please.
If any cuts happen, EMS will be at the event will have some first aid supplies.

Trash bags – You are responsible for removing your trash. Please have a method to contain
your trash. We will have a dumpster available for disposal. 

Portable Fire Extinguisher – Better safe than sorry! If you don’t have one, don’t worry.
The Indianapolis Fire Department will be at our cook-off!

Clean-up supplies – We recommend a broom, 2 rolls paper towels, trash bags, etc…

Cooler w/drinks in it! – To quench your thirst from cooking all that awesome chili!