2026 SOCHIC CHILI COOK OFF
Chili Cook-off Guidelines
- Teams are required to cook 10 gallons of chili
- Teams provide their own tables, chairs and cooking setup. Overhead canopies are encouraged but not mandatory.
- Teams are responsible for providing their own cooking utensils, ingredients, and self-contained heating unit (no electricity provided and no generators please).
- Themed booths are encouraged. Bring your decorations, your spirit and imagination!
- We encourage you to bring add-ons for the chili to make your booth pop, toppings, corn bread, crackers or whatever you like on your chili.
- The Chili Committee will provide: sample cups, bowls, napkins and spoons for you to dispense your chili to the crowd
Norman P. Murray Center
24932 Veterans Way,
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Get Involved
Volunteer and get your home-group a chili-serving booth and compete for the #1 Best Chili Trophy.
Contact Lenore at 949-279-0852 with any additional questions. If you have friends at other meetings that you’d love to beat in a chili cook-off, send ‘em our way!
Frequently asked questions
Is there a booth cost?
No cost to sign up your meeting to host a booth serving chili.
Is there an entry or parking fee?
There is no cost for parking or entry to the event.
Can I get details about our booth?
Specifics for your booth will be emailed after registering your meeting.
Where do the funds go?
Funds are raised from the purchase of chili tastings, raffle and bake sale.
Anywhere in Orange County?
Yes, come taste chili from meetings all over Orange County.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash, venmo or credit cards accepted.
