{"id":8455,"date":"2023-03-01T11:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T19:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=8455"},"modified":"2024-12-24T11:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T19:06:56","slug":"how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host the Best Homemade Chili Cook-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chili is more than just a dish; it\u2019s a tradition. Secret recipes are passed down from generation to generation. The &#8220;correct&#8221; special ingredients are hot topics of debate, and a victory at a cook-off will be brought up during family dinners for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, much like chili, planning a chili cook-off can seem simple on the surface, but there are many necessary moving parts underneath that make it feel just right. Make sure your homemade chili showdown goes off without a hitch with these simple chili cook-off ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>More articles you might like:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-make-recipe-cards-and-recipe-card-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Make Recipe Cards and Free Templates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-create-a-recipe-binder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Recipe Binder the Easy Way<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-make-spice-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Easy DIY Steps for How to Make Spice Labels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chili-cook-off-party-invitations\">Chili cook-off party invitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote your chili cook-off with themed invites. Make sure to include the details of the event so that your guests know what to expect and what to bring. Here are some things to consider when throwing a chili cook-off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have enough outlets and power strips for everyone\u2019s slow cookers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have an area where people can drop off their chili anonymously?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have enough side dishes, or should people bring some of their own?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0280-01.2UpPostcardTall.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,h_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off-2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design on <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/8386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4&#8243; x 6&#8243; postcards for inkjet printers (8386)<\/a> or <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4&#8243; x 6&#8243; postcards for laser printers (5389)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">After you customize the design, you can also choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/cards\/post-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed postcards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0280-01.2UpPostcardTall.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUSTOMIZE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DIY cook-off trophy ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your guests start arriving, build up anticipation by having your trophies proudly displayed where everyone can see them. Along with your trophies and grand prize, make sure to add in some other chili cook-off decorations like baskets, chili peppers, and gingham tablecloths to create the right setting for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many companies that can provide chili cook-off trophies, medals, and statuettes of chili pots, but a homemade prize can also be just as satisfying to win. Kitchen utensils, cooking supplies, and gift card bundles make for lovely prizes, especially with a personalized tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-1080-01.PrintableTagsOneSideTall.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,h_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off-3\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design on <a href=\"\/products\/tags\/22802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery 22802 tags designed to work with either laser or inkjet printers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">After you customize the design, you can also choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/tags-tickets\/tags\/?scroll_to_id=wp-tags-rectangle-2x312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed tags<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-1080-01.PrintableTagsOneSideTall.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUSTOMIZE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chili-cook-off-rules-and-tasting\"><strong>Chili cook-off rules and tasting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the most important part of a chili cook-off: The Tasting. It\u2019s easy for people to go overboard during the tasting process so try to provide small, disposable cups and spoons to keep everyone on a reasonable pace. Small palate cleansers like tortilla chips, pretzels and crackers can also be good sampling tools as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your contestants have names for their chili, you can have custom tent cards printed ahead of time, or you can write each name on the day of the cook-off onto&nbsp;blank labels. Professional chili cook-offs will judge chili based on strict requirements (such as how finely vegetables are chopped and the use of beans), but the first rule of your cook-off should be to have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ballots for chili cook-off voting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Card ballots are time-tested, intuitive, simple, and perfect for food competitions. Once all of the votes are in, you can replace the tasting cups with bowls for people to really start chowing down. As everyone gets settled with larger meals, you can begin the process of counting the results and discovering the chili champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0117-01.3UpIndexCard.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,h_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off-4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design on <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery 5388 index cards designed to work with either laser or inkjet printers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0117-01.3UpIndexCard.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUSTOMIZE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-announcing-the-grand-prize-winner\"><strong>Announcing the grand prize winner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve finished tallying the votes, it\u2019s time to make the big announcement. 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Give each winner their prize and reward the chili cook-off champion with a customized apron touting their victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/campaign\/fabric-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out our fabric transfers resource page<\/a> to find the right transfer for your project as well as helpful tips and tricks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0052-01.LightTShirtTransfer.fundraiser_chilicookoff_kt.1908-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,h_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/how-to-host-the-best-homemade-chili-cook-off-6\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">To recreate our apron, print this design on <a href=\"\/products\/labels\/8938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery 8938 fabric transfer for light fabrics <\/a>using an inkjet printer. 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