2016

Magnolia’s South Carolina Jerk, Reggae & Wine Festival Jerk Cook-Off Competition.

The Magnolia’s SC Jerk, Reggae, & Wine Festival Jerk Cook-Off Competition is open to all professional or amateur chefs. Winner receives $250.00 and Bragging Rights.

All participants must complete the attached application form and submit along with a certified cheque or money order in the amount of $50.00 payable to: Caribbean Rootz and mailed to P.O. Box 32278, Charleston, SC 29417-2278 by July 30, 2016.

  1. Participants will provide all ingredients, grills and cooking utensils necessary to prepare and cook their entries in the presence of the Judges. Participants set up should be completed by 2:00 pm. Contestants must adhere to all health, and fire codes.
  2. Chef’s meeting at 2:15 pm in the judging area. Cooking will be 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Judging will be

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

  1. Each entrée may be presented with an appropriate accompaniment of your choice.
  2. A maximum of two main dishes may be entered by each competitor from the following categories: (a) Jerk Pork (b) Jerk Chicken (c) Jerk Fish (d) Jerk Vegetarian.
  3. No cooking prior to inspection of meat by the Judges.
  4. A dress code of black pants, white shirt and a chef’s cap will be mandatory for all participants. Flag kerchiefs optional.
  5. Each participant will be allowed to have one assistant.
  6. Food must be displayed in an appropriate container provided by the participant.

Presentation

a). Sauces and condiments must be presented in separate bowls with spoon for tasting.

b). All garnishes must be edible.

Judging

Presentation of Dish ……………………………………………… 25 points ( ranging from 1 – 25)

Tenderness……………………………………………………………30 points (ranging from 1 – 30)

Taste……………………………………………………………………30 points (ranging from 1 – 25)

Chef’s Appearance/Work area. ……………………………………..15 points(ranging from 1 – 15)

There will be no refund of entry fees for any reason. Judges decisions are final.

Magnolia’s South Carolina Jerk, Reggae & Wine Festival Jerk Cook-Off Competition

NAME______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

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CATEGORIES Chicken______Pork______Fish______Vegetarian______

By signing this agreement you expressly release Magnolia’s SC Reggae, Jerk & Wine Festival event Sponsors, Caribbean Rootz, Magnolia Plantation and Healthy Lifestyle Network, Inc as well as the owners of the festival sites of and from any and all liability for any damage, injury or loss to any person or goods which may arise from participation in the Jerk Cook-Off. You agree to hold SC ReggaeJerk & Wine Festival, and the owner of the festival sites harmless of any loss or damage by reason thereof. You also agree to comply with all state and local regulations in the operation of your cooking area.

I, the undersigned have read and understood the terms and conditions of the Magnolia’s SC Jerk, Reggae & Wine Festival Jerk Cook-Off and agree to abide by them throughout the duration of the event.

Signature:______Date:______

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