Voted the World’s Best Seaside Park

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated!
We hope to see you all again next year!

2024 Chili Cook-Off Results

Best Professional
(Con Carne)

1st Place ($150 CASH Prize):
Ric’s Righteous Red

2nd Place: Seascape Golf Club

3rd Place: Rose Acres Kitchen

Ric's Righteous Red

Best Amateur
(Con Carne)

1st Place ($150 CASH Prize):
Smokin Hot Chilli

2nd Place: 4 Smoking Men

3rd Place: S.O.S Hot Mess

Smoking Hot Men
Smokin Hot Chilli

Best Professional
Vegetarian

1st Place ($150 CASH Prize):
Ric’s Righteous Veg

2nd Place: Pretty Good Advice

3rd Place: Bull Pit Chili

ric pro veg
Ric's Righteous Veg

Best Amateur
Vegetarian

1st Place ($150 CASH Prize):
Veggin’ Out

2nd Place: Enchanted Chili

3rd Place: DragonMama’s Politically Incorrect

Veggin Out
Veggin' Out

People’s Choice
Professional

Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

People’s Choice
Amateur

4 smoking men
4 Smoking Men

Most Tasted
Professional

Bull Pit Chili
Bull Pit Chili

Most Tasted
Amateur

4 Smoking Men
4 Smoking Men

Most Original Team
(Booth Decor & Theming)

1st Place ($250 CASH Prize):
Bloody Brilliant

2nd Place: Seascape Golf

3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Bloody Brilliant
Bloody Brilliant

Thank you to our Chili Cook-Off Sponsors

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