The 20th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off Beneficiary
The beneficiary of the 20th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off is Ashley Dupont Hatcher. Ashely is a proud native of St. Landry Parish, who is courageously battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer and Bone Cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Opelousas General Health System. Ashley is the devoted wife of Nathan Hatcher and loving mother to three beautiful children: Ava, Avery, and Nathan. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family. An educator and active community member, Ashley has always given back whenever she could. Now, it’s our turn to give back to her.
Please join us in supporting Ashley and her family during this challenging time.
“As always, much love, many thanks, and God Bless!”
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Cook-Off Registration
GUMBO COOK-OFF OFFICIAL RULES
Rule #1
All teams must be registered by 10:00AM. Samples will be collected for judging at 1:30PM.
Rule #2
Only 1 gumbo entry per team registration is allowed. Gumbo must be cooked on site.
Rule #3
Gumbo entries must be primarily poultry & sausage and must not contain any seafood. Other ingredients may be used such as tasso, turkey necks, etc. However, the judges’ samples must consist of juice and meat only, no rice.
Rule #4
Two pint containers will be provided for samples to be judged. Each must be filled ¾ with juice and meat, as intended for judging. Samples MUST be given in the containers provided by judges only! No exceptions. Samples given in any other containers/bowls will not be judged. Samples will be called for at 1:15 PM for judging and must be turned in by 1:30 PM. Winner will be announced during the winner ceremony at 4:00 PM.
Rule #5
Each entry will be judged on: Appearance, Flavor, Meat (seasoning & tenderness), and Overall.
Rule #6
Awards will be given for First Place, Second Place, Third Place, & People's Choice and the Battle for the Paddle award will be presented to the best overall gumbo.
Rule #7
Cooking teams must provide all necessary cooking utensils, tables, pots, burner, fuel, and any other items needed to complete the gumbo. Ice Chests allowed only for items necessary for cooking. A small, roof-only tent (10 x 10) is recommended. No trailers or food trucks.
Rule #8
Teams are permitted to cook more than required for judging and offer public sampling for donation. Public samples must not be offered, prior to dish submission for official judging. Teams are to provide containers and utensils for public sampling. Donations are to be turned in at the sales tent, where tickets and merchandise are sold.
Have questions or need more info?
Call Jason at (337)331-2837, Crystal at (337)308-1173, or Tim at (337)658-1108, or email gumbofoundation@outlook.com.
