Chili Cook off:
The goal of the Chili cook off is to support church fellowship. A chance for the congregation to get together and socialize. People will get to know each other better and some new friendships may form.

Anyone can bring their favorite Chili recipe compete in a taste test. There will be prizes for the best chili. 

  Chili Cook-Off Awards and Criteria Awards
? Overall best chili – 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd place: Chili will be judged according to 5 main categories, and awards will be given to the top 3 overall best chili.
? Spiciest Chili: Looking for the spiciest chili but still maintaining flavor. ? People’s choice: To be voted on by those coming to eat for the day. Judging Categories 1. Appearance – Chili should look appetizing. Consider plating and presentation. 2. Aroma – Chili should smell good. This also indicates what’s in store when you taste it. 3. Consistency – Chili must have a good ratio between sauce, meat, beans, and/or other ingredients. It should not be dry, watery, grainy, lumpy, or greasy. 4. Taste – Taste is the most important factor. The taste should consist of a combination of meat and/or beans, spices, etc. and no particular ingredient should be overpowering. 5. After-taste – The aftertaste or bite is the heat created by the various types of spices and or peppers.