1st Annual Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Chowder Competition

All proceeds go to the Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association, a nonprofit organization.

Sunday – September 13, 2015
12pm-4pm
RAINDATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2015

The competition will begin at 12pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (52 Fairhaven Road) on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Teams and Chef’s can begin to arrive at 11am to set up and prepare their equipment. The competition judges will make their rounds sampling everyone’s chowders and then the winners will be announced and awarded around 3pm. Prizes will also be awarded at 3pm for the raffle winners. The competition will be over and clean up will begin around 4pm.

1st Annual Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Chowder Competition Rules

The competition features two categories:
Professional/Establishment: Local businesses
Public Safety: Fire, Police and EMS departments/associations

What equipment will you need?
COOKS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT FOR COOKING. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:

•Hot Plate(s)
•Pot Holders
•Ladles, both large and small
•Pot with lid (5-8 quart variety)
•2 Gallons of Chowder
•Tent – It is the recommendation of the association and the Mattapoisett Board of Health that a tent be brought and placed over the serving area – No tents larger than a 10×10

Food Safety
Chowder temperature must remain constant in a range from 140-160 degrees. Plan on maintaining that temperature throughout the event as the temperature will be periodically checked during serving times.

Definition of Chowder -“A rich soup typically containing fish, clams, or corn with potatoes and onions”

Chowder can be made a variety of different ways and anyway will be accepted.
Traditional – Clam Chowder
Seafood – Fish Chowder, Lobster Chowder, Scallop Chowder etc…
Creative – Clam & Chourico Chowder, Scallop & Sausage Chowder etc…

General Information
Admission: Tickets for admission to the competition will be sold prior to the event and at the door. Tickets are $10.00 and all you can sample for anyone over 12yrs old. Kids under the age of 12 are free for the event.

Team: The team buy-in cost is $50.00 for Professional or Establishments and $25.00 for Public Safety teams. This will supply the team a table, few chairs, electricity, spoons, napkins and serving cups. Teams are asked not to have more than 5 members assigned. Teams wishing to pay by check are asked to make the check payable to “Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association”.

Food: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Soda and Water will be served and cooked by the Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association. The food will be available for a small fee.

T-Shirts: T-shirts remembering the event will be sold with all proceeds going to the Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association. The shirts will be available in adult and kids sizes.

Alcohol/Smoking: Smoking is prohibited at the event. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited to be brought into the event. A cash bar will be available inside the Knights of Columbus building.

Parking: Parking will be on site at the Knights of Columbus Hall. If the parking lot becomes full, parking will then be brought to Tallman Street. Do not block drive-ways or make the road impassable.

Raffle: Tickets will be sold for the raffle the day of the event. All items being raffled off were donated by local businesses and organizations.

Liability: The Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association will not be held responsibility for any injuries or damages received at the 1st Annual Chowder Competition. The Mattapoisett Firefighters will also not be liable for any lost or stolen items.

Allergies: Anyone with food allergies must notify every server before sampling the chowder to ensure the food they are consuming does not contain their allergen.

Restrooms: Restrooms will be located inside the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Antique Apparatus: Any public service department wishing to bring an antique vehicle belonging to their association is urged to do so. It just needs to be noted early in advance to ensure there will be enough space.

Any team interested in joining must have the registration form in by August 27. Professional and Establishment teams are $50.00 and Public Safety teams are $25.00.

For a registration form visit: http://www.mattapoisett.net/Pages/MattapoisettMA_Fire/chowdercomp1.pdf