Local chefs, community leaders, and citizens compete for the “Hottest Chef in the Desert Foothills” title while children enjoy carnival games and prizes. A family event highlighting the developmentally disabled.

Saturday, September 28th
4:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Holland Community Center
34250 N. 60th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266

At Our Inaugural Chili Cookoff, You Will Experience:

• Top chefs from area restaurants, community leaders, and citizens will be serving their special chili recipes. Submit your entry!
• FREE carnival with games and prizes
• Insight into community resources and treatment options for Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and many other Developmental Disorders by Developmental Disability Community Experts

Pricing:

• General admission is free but donations are significantly appreciated
• Chili Tasting: $2 per taste or $20 for unlimited tastings (per person)
• Chili Bowls: $5 per bowl of chili beginning at 5:30PM (or after judging)
• Beer: $5 for one beer ticket (one ticket per beer)
• Wine: $10 for one wine ticket (one ticket per glass of wine)

Want to be part of the chili cook off? Chili will be judged according to five criteria. Chili will be rated on a 6-point scale of zero to five for each of the five categories (5=Best).

1. Appearance– Chili should appear appetizing and should reflect the ingredients used.
2. Aroma – Chili should have a pleasant aroma. Smell should indicate what’s in store when you taste it.
3. Taste – Above all, taste is most important. Taste should consist of a combination of protein, spices, etc., with no specific ingredient being dominant
4. Spice Level – Heat should be present but no overpowering. This can most easily be detected in the aftertaste of the chili and is characterized by the heat created by the various spices and/or peppers.
5. Texture/Mouthfeel – Chili should have a good ratio between sauce and protein, the ideal chili will have a thick consistency. It should not be dry, watery, grainy, lumpy or greasy.

Please submit the form below. Include your recipe name and details! Once you complete the form you will be take to a payment page to submit the $25.00 suggested donation.