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SUMMARY:5th Annual Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The City of Bayonne and The Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (BUEZ) in hosting the much-anticipated 2024 CHILI-COOK OFF!\n\nThis is our 5th Chili-Cook Off and without a doubt\, the most fun you'll have this winter!  It's a night of music\, mingling\, dancing\, laughter and tons of great food!\n\nYour support is vital to the success of this event and will ultimately help enable the Chamber of Commerce to bring programs and resources to the business community of Bayonne.\n\nI hope we can count on your support and sponsorship. \n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Chili-Cook Off on February 23rd!\n\nCHILI COOK-OFF\n\nCONTESTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS\n\nSet-up must be complete and ready to serve by 5:30 P.M.\n\nTeardown and cleanup must be completed by 9:45 P.M.\n\n \n\n\n	This is a ticketed event\, open to the public. It is FREE for contestants in the tasting competition!\n	This is a fun cook-off and there are no rules for the definition of "Chili" and its contents.  Anything goes!\n	You must maintain a core cooking temperature of 155 degrees and serving temperature of 135 degrees.\n	Any known\, common allergens used in preparation must be noted (i.e. seafood or nuts)\n	 You must provide your own thermometer which will be checked throughout the evening.\n	Gloves must be worn by your team members and multiple serving utensils used to prevent cross contamination. All equipment\, food\, and supplies stored must be at least 6 inches off the floor.\n	USDA approved sources of meat required and no more than 4 team members. Each contestant must provide a minimum 5 GALLONS of chili (250 people are expected).\n	Please label the spice factor of your chili\, i.e. Mild\, Medium\, Hot\, or Atomic. \n	Your chili must be made prior to the event at a legal\, commercial kitchen\, establishment\, or restaurant that day. No home cooking whatsoever\, or you will be disqualified.  \n	Contestants are also responsible for supplying warming dishes\, utensils\, foods\, spices\, table decorations\, etc. Electricity will not be available for crock-pots. A restaurant size table will be provided for each contestant to represent & serve their chili. \n	Themes\, costumes\, and decorations are encouraged. An award for Best Dressed Table Display!\n	Judging will take place by Culinary Expert(s). The provider of the best tasting chili\, as determined by the judge(s)\, will be awarded first\, second\, and third prizes and FREE publicity\, along with bragging rights!\n	As a trade-off for your efforts and delicious chili\, the organizers will promote the event\, along with each participating contestant via social and traditional media outlets.\n\n\n \n\nTo be a contestant\, please send an email to info@bayonnechamber.org\, or call 551-263-7503. A member of our committee will gladly assist you with your application.\n\nIt is FREE to sign up! DEADLINE to submit applications is February 17th.  SPACE IS LIMITED!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:16.0pt\;">Once again\, The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The City of Bayonne and The Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (BUEZ) in hosting the much-anticipated 2024&nbsp\;CHILI-COOK OFF!</span><br>\n<span style="font-size:16.0pt\;">This is our 5<sup>th</sup> Chili-Cook Off and without a doubt\, the most fun you'll have this winter!&nbsp\; It's a night of music\, mingling\, dancing\, laughter and tons of great food!</span><br>\n<span style="font-size:16.0pt\;">Your support is vital to the success of this event and will ultimately help enable the Chamber of Commerce to bring programs and resources to the business community of Bayonne.</span><br>\n<span style="font-size:16.0pt\;">I hope we can count on your support and sponsorship.&nbsp\;</span><br>\n<span style="font-size:16.0pt\;">We look forward to seeing you at the 2024&nbsp\;Chili-Cook Off on February 23</span><span style="font-size: 17.7778px\;">rd</span><span style="font-size: 16pt\;">!</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center\;"><b><font face="TimesNewRomanBold" size="5"><font face="TimesNewRomanBold" size="5">CHILI COOK-OFF<br>\nCONTESTANT&nbsp\;RULES AND REGULATIONS</font></font></b></p>\n\n<p align="LEFT"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt\;">Set-up must be complete and ready to serve by 5:30 P.M.</span></span></strong><br>\n<strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt\;">Teardown and cleanup must be completed by 9:45 P.M.</span></span></strong><br>\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">This is a ticketed event\, open to the public. It is </span></span><span style="color:red\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">FREE</span></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"> for contestants in the tasting competition!</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">This is a fun cook-off and there are no rules for the definition of "Chili" and its contents.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Anything goes!</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">You must maintain a core cooking temperature of 155 degrees and serving temperature of 135 degrees.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Any known\, common allergens used in preparation must be noted (i.e. seafood or nuts)</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;You must provide your own thermometer which will be checked throughout the evening.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Gloves must be worn by your team members and multiple serving utensils used to prevent cross contamination. All equipment\, food\, and supplies stored must be at least 6 inches off the floor.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">USDA approved sources of meat required and no more than 4 team members. Each contestant must provide a minimum 5 GALLONS of chili (250 people are expected).</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Please label the spice factor of your chili\, i.e. <strong>Mild\, Medium\, Hot\, or Atomic.</strong> </span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><u><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Your chili must be made prior to the event at a legal\, commercial kitchen\, establishment\, or restaurant that day</span></span></u><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">. <strong>No home cooking whatsoever\, or you will be disqualified. </strong>&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Contestants are also responsible for supplying warming dishes\, utensils\, foods\, spices\, table decorations\, etc. Electricity will not be available for crock-pots. A restaurant size table will be provided for each contestant to represent &amp\; serve their chili. </span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Themes\, costumes\, and decorations are encouraged. An award for Best Dressed Table Display!</span></span></strong></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Judging will take place by Culinary Expert(s). The provider of the best tasting chili\, as determined by the judge(s)\, will be awarded first\, second\, and third prizes and FREE publicity\, along with bragging rights!</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:2.3pt\;margin-bottom:.2pt\;text-align:justify\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">As a trade-off for your efforts and delicious chili\, the organizers will promote the event\, along with each participating contestant via social and traditional media outlets.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p align="LEFT">&nbsp\;<br>\n<strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">To be a contestant\, please send an&nbsp\;email to </span></span></strong><a href="mailto:info@bayonnechamber.org"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">info@bayonnechamber.org</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">\, or call 551-263-7503. A member of our committee will gladly assist you with your application.</span></span></strong><br>\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">It is </span></span><span style="color:red\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">FREE</span></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"> to sign up! </span></span><span style="color:red\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">DEADLINE</span></span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"> to submit applications is February 17<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp\; </span></span><span style="color:red\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">SPACE IS LIMITED!</span></span></span><br>\n&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul - Robinson Hall 979 Avenue C (at 47th Street) Bayonne\, NJ 07002
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