Kitchen Window Amateur Grillmaster Competition
Do you think you have what it takes to be a champion backyard barbecuer? Then this is your chance to prove it to the world (or at least to your family and friends). Compete in Kitchen Window’s Amateur Grillmaster Competition and prove your worth as the best amateur barbecuer in the Twin Cities.
In this all-day event, Amateur Grillmasters are invited to battle it out in the heart of Minneapolis. Competitors must grill an appetizer, a side and an entrée of their choice. You must bring your own grill, cooking equipment, original recipes and ingredients. Our panel of judges will bring their appetites and their score cards.
Grill or smoke with your choice of fuel – charcoal and gas are welcome. Each Amateur Grillmaster is required to provide their own grill or smoker, as well as smoking woods, charcoal, prep table, utensils and all other equipment needed to prepare their menu.
All food must be prepared during the time of the competition. You may not bring ingredients that have par-cooked, marinated, rubbed, sauced or otherwise prepped ahead of time. Competitors will be given a 10x10 outdoor work space to prepare their food.
A Grand Prize package worth $250 (plus bragging rights) will be awarded to the best overall backyard barbecuer. Individual prizes of $100 will be awarded to the winners in each category – appetizer, side dish and entrée. Prizes will be presented on the day of the event. To claim your prize, you must submit your recipes. Kitchen Window will retain the rights to all prize-winning recipes.
This contest is for Amateur Grillmasters only! No pros allowed! Competition size is limited. All entry forms must be received by June 20, 2010. Entry Fee is $35.
Competition Timeline
8:00 am - 10:00 am -- Check-in, registration and food inspection
10:00 am - 11:00 am -- Cook’s meeting, set-up and food preparation
11:00 am -- Begin Cooking
1:00 pm -- Appetizer Turn-In
2:00 pm -- Side Dish Turn-In
3:00 pm -- Entrée Turn-In
4:30 pm -- Results Announced
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm -- Break-down and clean up
Competition Rules
This contest is for Amateur Grillmasters only! No pros allowed. (Anyone who has participated as part of a sponsored Grilling Team is not eligible)
Entry form must be received no later than June 20, 2010. You may submit your entry by mail or online. See entry form for details.
Entry fee of $35.00 must be received no later than June 20, 2010.
Check-in, registration, recipe submission and food inspection will take place between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on the morning of the competition – June 26, 2010. Check-in is not allowed prior to 8:00 am. Competitors must be checked in, have their recipes turned in and have completed thier food inspection prior to 10:00 a.m. to be eligible to compete.
Each Amateur Grillmaster will be given a 10x10 work space. You are required to bring your own grill or smoker, as well as smoking woods, charcoal, prep table, utensils and all other equipment. You must only work within the boundaries of your assigned work space.
Each competitor is required to provide an original recipe for an appetizer, a side dish and an entrée. Each of these three categories must be prepared during the time of the competition.
Each competitor is required to provide all ingredients. You may not bring ingredients that have been par-cooked, marinated, rubbed, sauced or otherwise prepped ahead of time. All food must be prepared during the time of the competition.
A food inspection will be done during the time of check-in, and any treated or prepared food will be disqualified. Raw, untreated, uncooked meat must be kept at 40°F or below. All meat should be cooked to a final temperature no lower than 140°F.
All food must be prepared between the hours of 11:00 am and the turn in time on the day of the event. No food may be prepared prior to the start time of 11:00 am.
Competitors may not offer food to the general public before, during or after the competition.
Competitors may bring non-alcoholic beverages for themselves.
Kitchen Window will not be held responsible for competitors’ equipment or other personal items left on the grounds before, during or after the event.
Kitchen Window reserves the right to make additional regulations and/or changes to existing regulations. Any violation of the regulations may result in disqualification and/or expulsion from the grounds.
Competitors are held responsible for their own conduct, as well as the conduct of their guests.
Each competitor is required to keep their work space clean. All equipment must be cleared, and the work space cleaned by 7:00 pm on the day of the event. You must supply your own garbage can and garbage bags. There is a dumpster on the premises for your convenience.
Kitchen Window retains the promotional rights to any photos and videos taken during the event. Kitchen Window also retains the rights to any prize-winning recipe. Photos, videos and prize-winning recipes may be used for promotional purposes by Kitchen Window at any time during or after the event.
A Grand Prize package worth $250 (plus bragging rights) will be awarded to the best overall backyard barbecuer. Individual prizes of $100 will be awarded to the winners in each category – appetizer, side dish and entrée. Prizes will be presented on the day of the event. To claim your prize, you must submit your original recipes.
$35.00 must be received no later than June 20, 2010.
To Enter Competition:
To enter the competition you must complete an entry form and pay the entry fee. Entry form and entry fee of $35.00 must be received no later than June 20, 2010.
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ENTRY FORM
Download Entry Form (pdf file)
You must complete and submit and official entry form. All entry forms must be mailed or faxed to Kitchen Window.
To mail in your entry, print the Entry Form and mail to:
Kitchen Window
attn: Grillmaster Competition
3001 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
To fax your entry, print the Entry Form and fax to:
612.824.9225
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ENTRY FEE
You may pay the entry fee online and attatch a copy of your receipt to your Entry Form or you can include your entry fee with your entry form and submit both by mail.
Pay Entry Fee Online
