Flavor and Friendship Night - W'25 Series Wednesday Cohort
Friends!
You're invited to unleash your inner chef and connect with fellow food lovers at the ultimate food competition night! 🍳✨
Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey of creativity and connection. Inspired by the beloved cooking show Chopped, this event brings people together to explore their shared love for food and the stories behind it. 🍗
Rule for the Evening:
Bring a yummy ingredient that represents you!
Each guest must bring one ingredient of their choice - cooked or raw - that reflects their personality or tells a story about who they are. Think of it as your culinary calling card!
Try to bring an ingredient that is likely to play well with other ingredients. This can be vegetables, proteins, condiments, beverages, spices, toppings, etc.
This can be something you make yourself or you buy at the store. Feel comfortable bringing leftovers from this week's meal prep or preferred dishes too! :)
Don't plan to cook anything onsite - you'll just be combining ingredients. We'll try to secure a space where you can re-heat in the microwave or oven, but no guarantees. Wrap your item in foil if you need to serve it warm!
Bring some Tupperware in case we have leftovers! Or bring your Tupperware full of leftovers to incorporate in the competition. ;)
Dietary Inclusivity: Some members may have dietary restrictions. Consider bringing an ingredient that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan-friendly to keep the event accessible to all.
Our Competition:
Team Up for the Challenge
Upon arrival, you’ll be grouped into random teams. Together, you’ll create one or more dishes using the combined ingredients brought by your team members.
Channel Your Inner Chef:
Collaborate, innovate, and let your culinary creativity shine as you whip up unique dishes. Mix, match, and make something extraordinary!
Judges’ Panel:
A team of volunteer judges will taste and evaluate the dishes based on creativity, presentation, and, of course, flavor.
Win Bragging Rights and Glory! 🏆
The team that impresses the judges most will earn bragging rights and a special prize to celebrate their triumph in the kitchen!
Preparing for Conversations:
Spend 15 mins prior to our gathering meditating on the following. Think of this as a marinade ahead of our conversations. 💭
What’s a food item or dish that best represents your personality or culture?
Have you ever tried something adventurous or surprising in the culinary world?
What’s your favorite memory tied to food?
Things to Keep in Mind:
Check-in is from 6:30-7 PM. Competition will begin promptly at 7 PM, so don’t be late!
Sign up to bring your ingredient on this spreadsheet
This event will be inside a residential AirBnB home. The host made an exception to their no events policy in accommodating our fathering. They've asked us to kindly carpool and avoid using the beds and upstairs bathrooms. Our ability to be respectful and keep the space clean and avoid spilling food and drinks on to rugs, couches, beds, etc. will determine if we can gather here again in the future!
The venue will have an oven and stove you can use for re-heating food!
Get ready for unexpected flavor combinations, delightful surprises, and the chance to bond with others over a shared love for food. This isn’t just about cooking—it’s about connection.
Can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the table! 🥘
With Love,
The Tribe Team