General Cajun Cook Off Rules
1.Teams are asked to have a minimum of 2 assistants in their cooking area during the event and to help serve.
2.All cooking must be onsite during the day of the event. *This means, ALL ROUX must be made from scratch on site, the day of the event. Preparing veggies and proteins prior to the event is allowed.
3. Limited electricity will be provided, and small outside generators are allowed.
4. This is an outdoor event; teams must provide adequate support for tents & structures in case of high winds.
5. Teams must use and provide their own propane as the means of cooking. Charcoal is not allowed! Propane tanks must be secured to a fixed object with a chain, no bungee cords or ropes will be allowed to secure the propane. Teams must provide fireproof grease shield under all cookers and a 10lbs ABC fire extinguisher with a one-year current inspection.
6.Teams are also responsible for gathering all trash and leaving your spot clean. Please leave trash bags at assigned spot and we will dispose of the trash.
7. Please cook enough rice for the public gumbo stroll. 3lb bags of uncooked rice will be provided to each team at the cooks meeting @ 9am. Event coordinator/Okies Yardhouse will not be providing cooked rice.
8. Cook Team(s) found serving outside alcohol to the public will result in team disqualification from the Public Gumbo Stroll.
Set Up
· Saturday February 10, 2024, Set Up begins no earlier than 6:00 AM. There will be assigned spots.
· Please unload your equipment in a timely manner. Remove vehicles ASAP to allow other teams to set up.
· Parking Is located behind Okies Yard house and across the street. Parking is public and there is no cost to park.
· Team Showmanship- We will also be judging your tents for the best decorated tents!!!
Each Team Spot Receives:
1. Cook off towel
2. Judging containers for registered categories
3. Ladle serve the Public Gumbo Stroll (if participating)
4. Latex gloves
5. 5 lb bag of uncooked rice
*** In case of an emergency, call 911.***
Judging- Category Turn in Times
· 11:30 AM Mardi Gras Drink Contest
· 12:00 PM Chicken & Sausage (it may be anyting other than seafood)
· 1:00 PM Shrimp/Seafood Gumbo
· 2:00 PM- Cajun Chef Choice
· 2:30 PM Public Gumbo Stroll (any type of gumbo) Public
Category and Awards
Mardi Gras Drink Contest
- 1st Place (only) Trophy Cup & Okies Gift Certificate
Chicken & Sausage (it may be anyting other than seafood)
- 1st Place Trophy & Cash Prize
- 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy
Shrimp/Seafood Gumbo
- 1st Place Trophy & Cash Prize
- 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy
Cajun Chef Choice
- 1st Place (only) Trophy & Cash Prize
Public Gumbo Stroll
- 1st Place (only) Trophy & Cash Prize
Best Decorated Tent
- 1st Place (only) Trophy & Okies Gift Certificate
Awards 5:00 PM will be present by Palapa Mac Radio.
Public Gumbo Stroll 2:30 PM- 4:30 PM- OPTIONAL
Teams are asked to make a minimum 6 gallons of Gumbo (any type of gumbo), but we encourage you to cook more.
From 2:30 PM-4:30 PM the Public Tasting Stroll will take place. This gives the public the chance to taste and sample each teams Gumbo! Teams will be issued a ladle to use when serving the public. Only Cajun Cook Off attendees with the official wristband should be served.
Please place bucket, cup, pot or whatever you have on the edge of your table for the public gumbo stroll participants to drop their tickets in as they vote for your gumbo!
For more information and team registration please contact Mark- Cell: 415-697-5401/ Email: Mark@Skoollys.com