Georgia Restaurant Association Chef Contests

Represent Georgia in the Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:00:34 GMT

Do you want to represent the state of Georgia at the 32nd Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off held in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, June 1st 2013?

The Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off is the oldest and longest-running chowder championship in the country, and has been featured on the Food Network and The Travel Channel.

As a special offer to your membership, the Georgia Restaurant Association will comp the competition entry fee for the first qualified competitor to represent Georgia in the Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off (a $250 value).

For more information about this opportunity please contact:
Rich Travis at rtravis@newportyachtingcenter.com.

Share your story and you could win a trip to the Bocuse D’or Culinary Competition in Lyon, France!

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:36:14 GMT

Tell MINOR’S why you are passionate about them and you could win a five night trip for two (between 1/26/2013 and 2/1/2013) to Lyon, France, to the 2013 Bocuse d’Or Culinary Competition.

Think back to that first moment or experience when you knew MINOR’S was for you. Was it the flavor, the consistency, the face-to-face with a salesperson or chef? And why have you continued to use it? Submit a video or written story and you’ll automatically be entered in the contest. Every story is important.

Learn more on how to enter the contest.

2012 Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:59:19 GMT

Do you want to represent the state of Georgia at the Schweppes® Great Chowder Cook-Off held in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, June 2nd 2012?

The Schweppes® Great Chowder Cook-Off is the oldest and longest-running chowder championship in the country, and has been featured on the Food Network and CBS Early Show.

As a special offer to your membership, the Georgia Restaurant Association will comp the competition entry fee for the first qualified competitor to represent Georgia in the Schweppes® Great Chowder Cook-Off (a $250 value).

For more information about this opportunity please contact:
Rich Travis at rtravis@newportyachtingcenter.com.

2012 Discover Duck Recipe Contest

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:47:51 GMT

Maple Leaf Farms is looking for an orginal "small plate" recipe--enticing, shareable dishes that showcase the flavor and versatility of duck.

Submit up to three (3) original recipes that showcase duck for a chance to win one of several great prizes in either the chef or student category.

Contest starts March 1, 2012. Entries must be received by June 8, 2012.

For more Information visit www.mapleleaffarms.com/chefcontest/

Fifth Annual America's Best Raisin Bread Contest

Kelly Hornbuckle — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:42:53 GMT

About America's Best Raisin Bread Contest

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTEST:

California Raisin growers seek to recognize and reward the creativity of America’s professional and student bakers and encourage new product development.

On behalf of our growers, the California Raisin Marketing Board hopes to increase awareness of the endless varieties of bread products that can be made from the best selling, all natural, dried fruit product in the world – California Raisins.

The California Raisin industry seeks to help commercialize as many California Raisin breads as possible for consumers to enjoy.

CONTEST DATES:

The contest begins January 1, 2012. All entries accepted through July 15, 2012. All Applications are to be received

during this time and postmarked by due date.

• Preliminary Judging – August 2012.

• Final Bake-off, Judging and Awards Ceremony – October 11-13, 2012.

CONTEST FINALS

Nine (9) ﬁnalists from each Professional category and three (3) from each Student category will be chosen to participate in the Final Bake-off.

ELIGIBLE CONTESTANTS

• Bakers and Research & Development staff of commercial baking companies

• Craft Bakers and Retail Shop Owners/Managers

• Certiﬁ ed Baking Teachers

• Students in Accredited Baking Programs

• Bakery Technicians at Bakery Supply Wholesalers, Flour Milling Companies and Other Allied Bakery Ingredient Suppliers

• Participants must be 18 years and older

For contest related questions: contact Theresa Cogswell at (816) 820-5364 or bakercogs@sbcglobal.net.

For help or to verify that formulas meet guidelines: contact Klaus Tenbergen at (559) 994-6434 or ktenbergen@csufresno.edu.

Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest

(Past member) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:13:41 GMT

Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese is calling on foodservice chefs to submit recipes for the Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest. Each competition category (small plates, entrees, and desserts) will have a first place winner, whose prize package included $300 and inclusion in a widely distributed recipe booklet. The grand prize winner will be awarded an Apple iPad 2 as well as a media campaign.

Chefs should email their recipes to alise@cravecheese.com or by mail to:

Crave Brothers
Attn: Alise
W11555 Torpy Road
Waterloo, WI 53594

Deadline: January 13, 2012

3rd Annual Australian Regional Wine Immersion Program

(Past member) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:05:49 GMT

Wine Australia is launching its 3rd Annual Australian Regional Immersion Program, in which market development managers will be hosting six 2-hour educational sessions for the U.S. wine trade and media in nine major cities (New York City, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin, Dallas and New Orleans).

The program concludes with an all-expenses paid two week trip to Australia for the top two participants of each city.

646.344.8125; Antonia.muir@wineaustralia.com

Program runs through February 2012.

Taste of Adventure Sweepstakes

(Past member) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:46:37 GMT

To launch its Clear Valley brand of 100 percent canola oil, Cargill invites foodsevice operators to enter its "Taste of Adventure" sweepstakes.

The grand prize is a five-day summer mountain backpacking r winter ski package for two to Denver.

For info: 877.378.6250 or www.foodservicepromos.com.

Deadline: December 31st

Southern Peanut Growers

(Past member) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:38:57 GMT

Southern Peanut Growers invites professional chefs, educators and culinary students to create recipes featuring at least 1/3 cup peanuts and/or peanut butter as an ingredient in any four categories:

-Appetizer/Bar Snack
-Main Dish
-Salad/Side Dish
-Dessert

The grand prize is $2,500. Four first prize winners receive $1,000.

For info: www.peanutbutterlovers.com