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35th Homecoming Chili Cook-Off: Team Registration

Register for the 35th Homecoming Chili Cook-Off!

Team Information

WELCOME TO THE UHCL HOMECOMING CHILI COOK-OFF!
We are so excited for you to join the roster of teams competing at this year's Chili Cook-Off! Please read through this registration form carefully as there are many important details and items to consider before your team is officially eligible to compete.

Registration Deadlines:
  • Registration: Wednesday, October 1st 11:59 PM
  • Team Withdrawal: Monday, October 6th 12:00 PM

Event Details:
  • Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
  • Team Check-In: 9:00 AM
  • Team Cook Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Tasting Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Event Grounds: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for eligibility or need assistance with completing your team's entry documents, please contact our event lead, Calvin Nguyen.

Team Equipment:
All competing teams will be provided (1) 6ft table, and (2) chairs. Teams are allowed to bring additional tables and chairs but must be courteous and respect the shared cook-off space.

Teams are responsible for providing their own equipment including but not limited to a burner, fuel, 5 gallon pot, cooking utensils, etc.

Student Organizations and Student Groups will be assigned tents on a first come first serve basis. Professional Departments, Academic Departments, Colleges, Alumni, and Community Partners must provide their own tent.

Prizes:
Teams competing in the Chili Cook-Off are all eligible for the following prize categories.
  • Best Chili: Highest scoring chili according to judging panel.
  • Runner-Up: Second highest scoring chili according to judging panel.
  • People's Choice: The best tasting chili as voted by attendees.
  • Best Spirited: Team with the best decorations as voted by attendees. (optional)

Event Contact:
Name: Calvin Nguyen (Center for Student Engagement)
Email: nguyenca@uhcl.edu
Phone: (281) 283-2553

We hope you're excited to be a part of a great campus tradition. Best of luck and we can't wait to taste your chili!
Department/College/Student Organization/Alumni/Group Name *


Team Type *

Comments:



Team Name *
Additional instructions for the previous question. This is the name that will be displayed on event programs and print materials.


Team Lead Name *
Additional instructions for the previous question. This individual will be the primary contact between the Chili Cook-Off team and your team. This person should be present on the day of the event and receive day-of communications.


Team Lead Phone Number *


Team Lead Email *


Team Secondary Contact *


Team Secondary Contact Phone Number *


Team Secondary Contact Email *


Will your team compete in the "Best Spirited" category? *
Additional instructions for the previous question. Teams competing in this category are encouraged to be as creative as possible working with the Homecoming Theme: Y2K-Hunter's Millennium Tour!
Teams should follow best practices as representatives of the UHCL community. Our event team reserves the right to disqualify teams from consideration for inappropriate decorations/themes.