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!
