Wings Over the Bay Cook-Off Registration

Thank you for your interest in participating in our 2024 Wings Over the Bay Chicken Wing Cook-Off!

Please read the rules and regulations to participate and complete the registration form below. Once you submit your form, we will review and reach back out to you to arrange payment and confirm participation.

If you want to participate in the Wing Eating Contest, please register here.

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Herrera-Mendoza at (786) 459-7389 or at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Entries

Only one entry per contestant/team will be allowed in each category. The Entry fee is $25 per category.

Teams must register by Friday, May 10, 2024.

A Mandatory Chef’s Meeting will be held at Cutler Ridge Park at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024. One representative from each team must attend.

Ingredients & Preparation

Competing Teams will be given 1 bucket of naked wings per category* (orange home depot size bucket).
*If you are participating in the “Fun” category, you must provide your own wings.
Each team must cook all the wings provided for the competition, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
The sale of chicken wings will result in immediate disqualification unless otherwise approved by event coordinators.
If you would like to bread the wings you may do so but this is not required.
Distribution of raw wings will be discussed at the chefs meeting. You MUST have a way to keep them cold at your booth until they are cooked. A separate ice chest and ice is strongly recommended to store your chicken in.
This is a traditional cook-off and everything must be cooked on-site.
Awards will be announced at 9 PM
Any high allergen seasoning or ingredient necessary to create unique taste is acceptable but must be listed at your table (example: Peanut oil or a potential high allergen).

Cooking

Teams must bring their own cooking equipment, tent, tables, chairs, paper towels etc.
Electricity will not be provided.

Sanitation

Chefs are to prepare and cook their foods in as sanitary manner as possible. Cooking conditions are subject to inspection/modification by the event organizer or his/her designee.

Booth Location/Site

Booth set-up begins at 1 PM on the day of the event and must be set up by 5 PM.
Booth location will be assigned by the event coordinators. The event coordinators have final say over space assignments.
All participants are responsible for their own tables, (1) tent maximum of 10’x10’ and cookers.
Teams are required to have a fire extinguisher accessible.

Judges Samples

Once containers for the judge’s samples have been issued, each head chef is responsible for his or her sample container.
You must provide wings for each category you are participating in. One wing per judge (Number of Judges will be discussed at chefs meeting).
Staff will collect judges’ samples at the following times (Any marked or altered container must be replaced prior to submittal to the judges or it will be disqualified):

**Judges Sample Times*:**

Parmesan Garlic Wing 6:00 PM
Special Grill Wing 6:30 PM
Buffalo Wing 7:00 PM

General Public Sampling times:

Parmesan Garlic Wing 6:00 PM
Special Grill Wing 6:30 PM
Buffalo Wing 7:00 PM

Clean Up

All teams are responsible for clearing their area after the cook off. All teams will be held financially responsible for any damages done to their cooking area. We will provide an area for you to dispose grease.

Vehicles

1 vehicle will be allowed to drive onto the field and drop off supplies.
All vehicles must be off the field, NO parking is allowed on the field unless approved by event coordinators.

Supporting Documents

Download Flyer [PDF] (1 MB)

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CHEF REGISTRATION FORM

Team Name: *

Chef Name(s): *

Please include first and last name of all participating chefs in your team.

Address: *

City, State: *

Zip Code: *

Email Address: *

Chef Cell Phone #(s): *

Please provide the best number(s) to reach you.

Competing Categories *

Check which category(ies) below you will compete in, within your division. No prizes awarded in the “Fun” Category.

Amateur: Buffalo ($25)

Amateur: Special Grill ($25)

Amateur: Parmesan ($25)

Restaurant: Buffalo ($25)

Restaurant: Special Grill ($25)

Restaurant: Parmesan ($25)

Fun: Buffalo ($0)

Fun: Special Grill ($0)

Fun: Parmesan ($0)

Payment

Please note, once this form is submitted, Town staff will review your application and contact you shortly to arrange payment to participate in the cook-off, as outlined in the participation fees above. We accept credit card, money orders and checks. Checks should be made payable to: Town of Cutler Bay

General Agreement/Release

In consideration for the Town of Cutler Bay Parks and Recreation Department providing the requested activity, I do hereby:
Assume all risk of possible damage or injury through my participation in this Town of Cutler Bay activity.
Agree to compensate the Town of Cutler Bay for any repair and/or replacement costs for damages to the facility or equipment as a result of my misuse of the equipment.
Agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Cutler Bay and/or its departments, agents or employees from any and all liability, claims, suits, losses, damages including attorney’s fees at the trial and appellate court level, paralegal fees and investigative costs for injury to person or property arising out of my participation in the requested program.
Understand and agree to abide by all applicable rules and regulations as set forth herein and attached to this form. I further understand that I may be asked to vacate the premises and may forfeit my participation fee and/or security deposit if I fail to abide by these rules and regulations or any other reasonable request from the Town of Cutler Bay staff.
I certify that the above information is correct and that I have read and understand the rules & regulations governing this activity.

By typing your name below, you are signing electronically and agreeing to the terms outlined in this application.

Full Name: *