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2010 DAUPHIN ISLAND GUMBO COOK OFF

PRESENTED BY DAUPHIN ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Saturday, April 10, 2010 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Isle Dauphine Club, 100 Orleans Drive, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

TEAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

1. EACH TEAM PREPAYS FOR 25 TICKETS AT $10 EACH ($250). Tickets will be mailed to you as soon as we receive your Team Registration Form and $250 payment. Teams can either re-sell the tickets to recoup their money or give the tickets away. Teams must not exceed four (4) members and the competition is open to all, including individuals and restaurants. Team members will receive Chef Passes for the event. Tents and electricity will be provided and teams will provide their own tables and other set up requirements.

2. COOK A MINIMUM OF 5 GALLONS OF GUMBO. All gumbo prep and cooking, including roux, must be done on site. All chopping must be done on site except commercially available pre-chopped items which will be allowed. Provide your own cooker, utensils and ingredients. NOTE: Some ingredients may be made available to teams at a reduced cost or no charge through requested sponsorships…watch for updates regarding these sponsorships. Serving bowls and spoons will be provided. Please use a 1.5 oz or a 2 oz ladle to help the gumbo last throughout the event.

3. HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. At least one member of each team must have a Food Handler’s Card issued by the Mobile County Health Department. Food Handler classes are held at the Health Department three times each week. For information or questions regarding the Food Handler Card/classes, call Janice Spangler at (251)690-8149. Teams will also be responsible for complying with all other applicable Health Department requirements for the Gumbo Cook Off.

4. CATEGORIES. The Gumbo Cook Off categories are: “Seafood” and “Other”, such as vegetarian, chicken, sausage, wild game, etc.

Please complete the attached form and return with $250 payment to:

Kathryn Carver, Event Chair

P. O. Box 3

Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

Phone: (251) 490-0294 Fax: (866) 451-4114 (toll free)

E-mail: kcarver@thewarmwelcome.com

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce

PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION
2010 DAUPHIN ISLAND GUMBO COOK OFF

REGISTRATION FORM

Company or Team Name (Please be specific - This name will appear on all posters, etc)

____________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________ Phone __________________

City ______________________________________State ________ Zip _____________

Fax __________________________

Send completed form and $250 payment to:

Kathryn Carver, Event Chair, P. O. Box 3, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

OFFICE USE ONLY

DATE REGISTRATION FORM / PAYMENT RECEIVED: _______________

TICKETS MAILED: __________________