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Cooks Letter 2023

#VooDies:

I am excited to announce the fourth annual VooDoo Bash, featuring the #VooDie Food Fight! The event will take place on August, 19, 2023, in support of the VooDoo Chef Foundation! The Foundation has been supporting the community through food and education since 2017, and could not thrive without the support of our many community and business partners. We would like to invite you to participation in our #VooDie Food Fight, where we will recognize the BEST BURGER in FLORIDA! Included you will find an overview and expectations of our cook teams including a full timeline.

As part of the #VooDie Food Fight, Chefs/Teams will create a BURGER that they will serve to tasting guests at the event. Contestants are encouraged to VooDoo-fy their BURGER and enter into the best use of VooDoo Category as well. Each chef/team will have no limitations as to what type of burger they may prepare. However, we ask that teams present the same burger to guests that they present to the judges. We encourage all chefs/teams to mise (prepare) in advance and plan to finish their creations onsite. Please keep in mind all food safety regulations. If you have questions regarding food safety, please feel free to reach out to our team.

At the end of the day, our goal is to have everyone’s food enjoyed securing a hefty donation for the real winner, the VooDoo Chef Foundation, as we crown winners in the following categories: Fan Favorite #VooDie Food Fight Winner, Best Use of Bacon, Best Use of VooDoo, and the #VooDie Food Fight Champion!

Thank you for joining us at the event. We know the cooks are what make the event successful, and we appreciate your support.

Respectfully,

Erik Youngs, CEO
The VooDoo Chef Foundation

VooDoo Chef Foundation PO Box 2301 Oldsmar, Florida 34677

Calendar of Events and Reminders All events are being held at:

The Cuban Club
2010 E. Republica de Cuba Tampa, FL 33605

Friday: TBD

Saturday: 

8:00 AM    Gates Open

12:00 PM  Teams will be allowed to drive their cars up to the competition arena for drop off of equipment and supplies. Teams will be permitted to entry based on arrival. Based on space we are limited to the amount of vehicles that will be permitted in the area at one time. Please be patient, courteous, and mindful of all other participants.

2:00 PM     The latest time teams will be permitted to enter vehicles into the area for load and set up.

3:00 PM     All Gates will be closed.  All vehicles must be moved by this time. Burgers begin being served to Judges (Your judging time will be provided once you arrive on site.)

4:00 PM   Gates open for GA and VIP Guests. Burger Tastings Begin.

7:30 PM   Burger Tasting End

8:30 PM   #VooDie Food Fight Awards Live On Stage

All times are tentative and subject to change!

Participants will receive:

● 10’ X 15’ Space for onsite product production, including cooking, presentation and serving

● Name and logo inclusion in all print and electronic promotion placed for the event ● 2 Complimentary VIP #VooDoo Bash/#VooDie Food Fight Tickets

VooDoo Chef Foundation PO Box 2301 Oldsmar, Florida 34677

● Direct marketing with event guests (couponing & other promotional opportunities) ● Electronic promotional materials that can be sent directly to social media and email subscribers

● There will be NO electricity provided
● First rights to participate in VooDoo Bash/#VooDie Food Fight 2023
● Buns for all competitors will be supplied from Eurobake, our Presenting Sponsor. You will have your choice from the following (If the bread options change or are updated, the competitors will have the options to change in the order in which they registered):

  • 4” Brioche

  • 4” Pretzel Bun

  • 4 Sourdough Ciabatta Roll

  • 4" VooDoo Jalapeno Cheddar Bun (Black Activated Charcoal Bun)

  • 4" Monster Bun (Green - Quinoa Bun)

  • 4" Spicy 57 Brioche Bun 

Participants will provide:

  • • One full size item for each judge (# judges). Judge’s burgers should be full portions (8). • 300 samples of your burger (75 burgers cut into quarters or 300 sliders)
    • Burgers for judges and guests should be the same.
    • One 10’ x 10’ tent or food truck to operate from, including necessary branding signage
    • Cooking equipment, staff, and supplies needed for preparing and serving to event guests • Fire extinguisher
    • Proper food temp devices (thermometers)
    • Plates / serving utensils
    • Don’t forget a cooler with beverages (and water)! Stay Hydrated!

    Remember, we need to make sure that we are keeping the food safe at all times. A limited amount of ice will be on site. Please plan according to keep food cold.
    Breakdown: It is each teams responsibility to breakdown their tent and equipment and leave the area clean. There will NOT be space provided to wash dirty dishes.

    Contact Info:
    If you have any questions or need assistance day of, please contact: Patrick Artz – 813.495.9614 

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