East Coast Canna Chef Contest
January 13-14, 2024
Contestant Registration Fee: $75.00 Registration Deadline: December 10, 2023
The competitive level for this event is high; be prepared to show us your very best!
JUDGING METRICS: Each culinary element is scored on a 1 to 5 rating scale by five independent judges. The highest average score wins the title.
PRESENTATION (1 to 5 score)– Determines whether a dish looks appetizing or not. Aside from general appearance, the presentation also serves as a display of a chef’s artistry and experience in the kitchen. CHEF APPEARANCE & EXPERTISE – Maintain a clean and professional appearance. Know your food and be prepared to answer judges’ questions.
SCHEDULE:
- Entries must be fully cooked and ready to serve by 1:00pm Sat Jan. 13,2024
- Chef Contestant Check-in: 9:30 to 10:30am Sat. Jan. 13, 2024
- Chef contestant winners will be notified by text message and results will be posted on Social Media
- Awards Ceremony 11:00am on Sunday Jan. 14, 2024
AWARDS: Top 2024 EAST COAST CANNA CHEF
1. $500 cash award and Exclusive Chef Swag
2. Advertisements: Top Chef Accolades on Social Media & on Our Website
3. 2024 Complimentary Vendor Spaces with special recognition & business promotion
4. Official 2024 East Coast Canna Chef Plaque
AWARDS: Runner-Up EAST COAST CANNA CHEF
1. $150 cash award and Exclusive Chef Swag
2. Advertisements: Top Chef Accolades on Social Media & on Our Website
3. 2024 Complimentary Vendor Spaces with special recognition & business promotion
4. Official 2024 East Coast Canna Chef Plaque
- Chef Contestant Check-in: 9:30am-10:30am on Sat. Jan. 13, 2024
- Optional early set-up and check-in available 9am-5pm Fri. Jan. 12, 2024
- Entries must be fully cooked & ready by 1:00pm on Sat. Jan. 13, 2024
- Late entries may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges
- Your Entry will be divided among five judges
- Use a standard size dinner plate or platter for presentation or you may prepare five separate portions for the five judges.
- It is your choice: offer a single presentation and plate it for the five judges, or prepare five separate portions as your presentation
- Food handler clothing is required; Hat, Jacket or Apron, and Gloves
- Each contestant will receive a food prep area with one 8ft table
- Electricity requests are charged additional $50.00
- Bring your own Grill; propane, charcoal, or smoker. Bring a fire extinguisher per venue regulations
- Bring your own 8ft tablecloth, cooking utensils, and service for five judges.
- Clean and clear your area before the competition begins at 1:00pm. Abandoned property will be discarded on Sunday morning.
- No branding or other information on the entry. Contestants must remove identifying labels from anything placed on the judge’s table.
- Submit all ingredients to the judges
- Contestant recipes should have broad taste appeal
- Name your dish. Do not use company name or other personally identifying information
- Infusions are optional and must be limited to 0.03% or less, not to exceed legal limits.
- Each dish must provide enough food for five judges to sample. A minimum two ounce serving portion for five judges is required
- All cooking will take place at the event
- Chef assistants are welcome
- Chefs & Assistants receive complimentary passes to the event
MEET THE CELEBRITY JUDGES!
Chef Michael Newman @JerseyStyle
Chef Zach Womack @ChefZachWomack
Chef Chelsea Breann @OfficialChelseaBreanna
2023 Top Canna Chefs
East Coast Canna Chef Contest - Contestant Registration
Registration Deadline: December 10, 2023
The East Coast Canna Chef contest will recognize the best Cannabis Chefs on the East Coast. Our judges include executive chefs, cannabis connoisseurs, and leaders in the cannabis industry.
Judges will judge your entry in a "blind-taste-test" environment; meaning the judges will not meet or interact with contestants until after the contest results are submitted.
Contestant Registration Fee: $75.00 per entry
The contestant fee covers the judge's fees and contestant registration fees. Contestants interested in vending at the event must apply separately on the vendor registration page.