Thank you for your submission! 

​Your submission has been received. All competitors for the 2026 Food Fight will be selected and notified via email by September 15, 2026. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact our culinary liaison Ashleigh Buhr at [email protected].

Categories
We are seeking:

• Savory chefs
• Sweet chefs
• Sip bartenders​​​

Chef Selection 

• Competitors will be selected based on their overall application, not just degrees, awards or other professional milestones. Competitors are chosen through a process with a small group of industry professionals.
• Good Luck!

Judging

• JUDGE’S CHOICE: An expert panel will evaluate the competitor’s creation based on taste (5 points), presentation (5 points), originality (5 points), and cohesiveness (10 points)
• PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Guests will vote on their favorite dishes and drinks through an online platform. Voting will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
• Winners in each category will be announced at the event 

What You will Receive as a Competitor

• Custom signage with headshot, restaurant logo and dish information
• A $400 food/liquor stipend
• Social media posts highlighting your restaurant
• Social media posts highlighting your experience, background and culinary aspirations
• Plates, napkins, cups, and silverware
• Logo and headshot inclusion on website, emails, and marketing materials
• Promotional materials to distribute to guests at your establishment ​

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Competitors must supply their own ingredients to make up to (400) 3 oz. bites or (400) 4 oz. cocktails. We encourage you to partner with your local food purveyors. Each competitor will receive a $400 food/liquor stipend.
• Competitors must supply their own tools, equipment, and prep dishes, chafing dishes, and hot plates. Plates, napkins, cups, and flatware will be provided.
• Competitors will be required to supply their own staff in order to compete.
• The event center must be left as clean as it was found, with all personal and prep items brought in by competitors removed and kitchen stations dismantled.
• Competitors must have written permission from their employers to participate, as the employer will be mentioned in press materials and online.
• We ask that you partner with us to promote the event to your clients and customers. As a competitor, we request that you market the event on your website, social media outlets, and print media displays in your establishments. We will promote you and the restaurant, as competitors, through our website, social media outlets, and advertising.
• ​We look forward to having a fun and entertaining event with good sportsmanship, engaging our patrons while spreading awareness of scleroderma.