Calling home cooks!

Are you famous among your family or neighbors for your chili recipe? Please use this form to register for the Amateur category of the Princeton Chili Cook Off. Important details are included at the bottom of this page before submission.

Questions? Shoot Melissa an email.

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* 1. Applicant name

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* 3. Telephone number

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* 4. OPTIONAL: your team name! Feel free to have fun with it. If this field is left blank, you will be listed on our website and at your table as your Applicant name from Field #1.

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* 5. What variety of chili will you present?

Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off Guidelines

  • Chili is a stew containing chili peppers, tomatoes, beans, and often meat. Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and cumin. Each entry must be labeled “Meat” or “Vegetarian”.
  • Only one entry per person, group, or restaurant is permitted and registration is required.
  • All ingredients must be pre-cooked before the event. Chili is to be brought ready to eat and reheated on-site. Chili must be presented in a sanitary crock-pot or similar pot and served at a temperature of 180 degrees. All subject to inspection by Princeton Health Department. Each contestant will have access to ONE outlet, no exceptions.
  • Each contestant must prepare a minimum of 150 4oz samples of chili.
  • Chili tasting cups, spoons, and napkins will be provided. Contestants are required to provide ingredients, garnishes, and kitchen tools, including serving utensils. Contestants must be at their tasting table for the event’s duration to serve attendees.

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* 6. I confirm that I read the above guidelines and understand I'm responsible for providing 150 samples of pre-cooked chili to be served at a temperature of 180 degrees, subject to inspection by the Princeton Health Department. I agree to provide all necessary ingredients, garnishes, and kitchen tools, including serving utensils. I agree that I, or an appointed representative, must be at my tasting table for the event’s duration to serve attendees.

By clicking the "Done" button below, you will be automatically redirected to our secure payment site to complete your application with a $25 registration fee. All proceeds benefit ACP and Historical Society of Princeton programming. Thank you for supporting TWO Princeton non-profits!

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