Cook OFF RULES

Clear Lake Shores 4th Annual Cajun Cook Off Rules 

1.Teams are asked to have a minimum of 2 assistants in their cooking area during the event and to help serve.

2. All cooking must be onsite during the day of the event. *This means, ALL ROUX must be made from scratch on site, the day of the event. Preparing veggies and proteins prior to the event is allowed.

3. Limited electricity will be provided, and small outside generators are allowed.

4. This is an outdoor event; teams must provide adequate support for tents & structures in case of high winds.

5. Teams must use and provide their own propane as the means of cooking. Charcoal is not allowed! Propane tanks must be secured to a fixed object with a chain, no bungee cords or ropes will be allowed to secure the propane. Teams must provide fireproof grease shield under all cookers and a 10lbs ABC fire extinguisher with a one-year current inspection.

6.Teams are also responsible for gathering all trash and leaving your spot clean. Please leave trash bags at assigned spot and we will dispose of the trash.

*** In case of an emergency, call 911.*** 

Judging- Category Turn in Times

·       11:30 AM Mardi Gras Drink Contest

·       12:00 PM Chicken & Sausage (it maybe anything other than seafood)

·       1:00 PM Shrimp/Seafood Gumbo

·       2:00 PM- Cajun Chef Choice

·       2:30pm to 4:30pm  PM Public Gumbo Stroll (any type of gumbo, chef choice)

Category and Awards

    Mardi Gras Drink Contest

    - 1st Place (only) Trophy Cup & Okies Gift Certificate

   Chicken & Sausage (it maybe anything other than seafood)

    - 1st Place Trophy & Cash Prize

    - 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy

   Shrimp/Seafood Gumbo

- 1st Place Trophy & Cash Prize

   - 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy

   Cajun Chef Choice

    - 1st Place (only) Trophy & Cash Prize

   Public Gumbo Stroll

    - 1st Place (only) Trophy & Cash Prize

   Best Decorated Tent

    - 1st Place (only) Trophy & Okies Gift Certificate

Awards 5:00 PM will be present by Palapa Mac Radio. 

Public Gumbo Stroll 2:30 PM- 4:30 PM- OPTIONAL 

Teams are asked to make 4 gallons of Gumbo (one of the three), but we encourage you to cook more.

From 2:30 PM-4:30 PM the Public Tasting Stroll will take place. This gives the public the chance to taste and sample each teams Gumbo! Teams will be issued a ladle to use when serving the public. Only Cajun Cook Off attendees with the official wristband should be served tasting cups to be served. 

Teams will be in the Okies Yard House outdoor area.

Please place bucket, cup, pot or whatever you have on the edge of your table for the public gumbo stroll participants to drop their tickets in as they vote for your gumbo!

We will also be judging your tents for the best decorated tents!!!  

Set Up

· Saturday February 18, 2023, SET UP BEGINS NO EARLIER THEN 6:00 AM. There will be assigned spots. If you need a handicap spot, please contact Mark  Thompson.

· Please unload your equipment in a timely manner. Remove vehicles ASAP to allow other teams to set up.

· Parking Is located behind Okies Yard house and across the street. Parking is public and there is no cost to park.

· Team Showmanship

Each Team Spot Receives:

1. Cook off towel

2. Judging containers for registered categories

3. Ladle serve the Public Gumbo Stroll (if participating)

4. 5lb Bag of uncooked rice

5. Latex gloves

For more information and team registration please contact Mark- Cell: 415-697-5401/ Email: Mark@Skoollys.com.