• Each cook is allotted a 10’x10’ space street-side.
• We suggest the following items for a basic setup: Propane stove only, Class ABC fire extinguisher, tables, chairs, canopy/tent, & decorations.
• Have FUN, get creative, we judge on Best Booth!

We have a designated parking lot for your convenience behind the event location. Upon unloading your vehicle, please move your vehicle to the lot located behind Sovereign Bank.

How do you get here? Follow Washington Street going west; make a right turn onto Hyers Street and the first right into the parking lot. (Downtown Parking Map)

Criteria:

• Traditional Red Chili ingredients include: meat, gravy and spices. Please see ICS Rules and Regulations for rules specific to your competition chili.
• Note that all ICS chili entered for judging must be made on premises at the event. No ingredients may be pre-cooked, with an exception of canned or bottled goods.

• Meat may be precut or ground, but not cooked prior to the event.
• We encourage all ICS competitors to compete in Peoples Choice too! Bring at least 1 gallon of Peoples' Choice Chili, although we recommend 15 gallons.
  NO additional fee!
• Be sure to follow the Ocean County Board of Health regulations.

Criteria:

• Traditional Chili Verde ingredients include: meat, gravy and spices. Please see ICS Rules and Regulations for rules specific to your competition chili.
• Note that all ICS chili entered for judging must be made on premises at the event. No ingredients may be pre-cooked, with an exception of canned or bottled goods.
• Meat may be precut or ground, but not cooked prior to the event.
• Be sure to follow the Ocean County Board of Health regulations.

Register online!
To register by mail or fax, click here for the Cook's Application Packet.
(includes rules, information & all forms needed to apply)
Make checks payable to " Toms River Business Development Corp." and mail to:
NJ State Chili Cook off • 218 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753

Criteria: There are no specific rules as to ingredients or preparation for Salsa contestants. It may be prepared at home and brought to the site that day, or it may be store bought and brought to the site, or it may be prepared at the Cookoff. YOU name it, we’ve seen it!

For NO additional fee, you may also compete in People's Choice Categories.  One (1) gallon required.

Be sure to follow the Ocean County Board of Health regulations.

Register online!
To register by mail or fax, click here for the Cook's Application Packet.
(includes rules, information & all forms needed to apply)
Make checks payable to " Toms River Business Development Corp." and mail to:
NJ State Chili Cook off • 218 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753

Criteria: Please see Peoples Choice Rules for a few rules and some competition tips for Peoples' Choice Chili contestants.

Be sure to follow the Ocean County Board of Health regulations.

  Register online!

Criteria: Please see Peoples Choice Rules for a few rules and some competition tips for Peoples' Choice Chili contestants. Note that your salsa will be sampled using tortilla chips provided by the Cook off. We also strongly suggest you bring above the minimum 1 gallon required.

Be sure to follow the Ocean County Board of Health regulations.

Minimum of 1 gallon required, we recommend 15 gallons. The more salsa you make, the more you have for the crowds to sample- and WIN!

Register online!
To register by mail or fax, click here for the Cook's Application Packet.
(includes rules, information & all forms needed to apply)
Make checks payable to " Toms River Business Development Corp." and mail to:
NJ State Chili Cook off • 218 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753

$300 + Plaque
$100 + Plaque
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To register by mail or fax, click here for the Cook's Application Packet.
(includes rules, information & all forms needed to apply)
Make checks payable to " Toms River Business Development Corp." and mail to:
NJ State Chili Cook off • 218 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753

Photo credit: Tammy Marsini, unless listed otherwise.