For more information, call Mike Skinner at 484-467-3415

1) All teams hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the West Chester Rotary Club (including its Officers, Directors, Members, Volunteers, District and Parent organizations) for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of any legal action, in law or equity, brought against them as a result of our participation in the Chili Cook-Off held on October 8, 2017. We further waive all rights of recovery against the West Chester Rotary Club for loss or damage as a result of our participation and at our sole expense agree to name them additional insured on our commercial general liability policy on a primary and non-contributory basis.

2) Cash prizes for first place will be awarded for the four competitive divisions (Restaurant, Non-Profit Organization, Business, Hometown Cook and Volunteer Org/Rotary Club). Your chili will be judged within your category. The Public will also vote for their favorite Chili.

3) The Chili Cook-Off takes place on Gay Street in West Chester. This is a non-alcoholic event. The Chili Cook-Off is a rain or shine event and will not be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

4) We encourage teams to compete for “Best Decorated Booth” by picking a theme and decorating your crew and booth accordingly. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will be awarded for “Best Decorated Booth”.

5) Contestants are responsible for providing the tent, tables and chairs: A tent is required by the Health Department. If you would like to rent a Rotary Tent Package which includes: (1) tent (2) tables and (2) chairs, you must select one above.

6) If you order a Rotary Tent Package, it will be delivered and assembled prior to your teams’ arrival.

7) If you have chosen to rent electricity, A 120 Volt outlet will be provided for SMALL appliances only. NO grills, fryers, or high wattage appliances can be used. NO CROCK POTS. Teams will not be permitted to COOK with electricity.

8) If your team has a License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place (issued primarily to Restaurants/Caterers & some Non-Profits by the Chester County Health Department) you may bring pre-made chili to the Cook-Off. IMPORTANT- A copy of your License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place must be attached to your team application and will be submitted to the Chester County Health Department by the Rotary Club of West Chester.

9) All teams that do not hold a License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place will cook chili from scratch on the street. Before releasing your chili to the public you will bring a cup of it (judging cup provided) to the judging room.

10) Set-up starts at 7:30am and must be completed by 9:30am on October 8, 2017. No admittance after 9:30 am. All teams can begin cooking your chili as soon as your team is set up.

11) A mandatory Chefs’ meeting will be held at 9:30 am on the day of the Cook-Off, location to be determined. All teams MUST have at least one team member attend this meeting. JUDGING CUPS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE CHEFS’ MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPETE FOR CHILI AWARDS YOU MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL JUDGING CUP PROVIDED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST CHESTER.

12) A complete information package outlining rules, hints and chili release time will be e-mailed to you in late September. This information can also be found on the website: www.WestChesterChiliCookoff.com your entry fee includes :

• 10x10 booth space. You are responsible for your own tent, tables and chairs *see # 5 above.
• Two contestant Cook-Off t-shirts. Additional shirts can be purchased at the event.
• Two free adult chili-tasting wristbands
• Spoons, napkins and tasting cups to serve the public your chili
• A framed participation certificate
• Serving ladles (2) for use during the competition. To be returned to Rotary at the end of the event.
• Cooking Instructions/rules. PLEASE REVIEW THE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS & HEALTH DEPARTMENT RULES PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR TEAM APPLICATION. To retrieve go to www.WestChesterChiliCookoff.com

For more information about cooking chili, call Bill Friedmann at 610-633-5444

For more information about your sponsorship, call Laura Aloisio at 610-636-6740

1) All Sponsors hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the West Chester Rotary Club (including its Officers, Directors, Members, Volunteers, District and Parent organizations) for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of any legal action, in law or equity, brought against them as a result of our participation in the Chili Cook-Off held on October 8, 2017. We further waive all rights of recovery against the West Chester Rotary Club for loss or damage as a result of our participation and at our sole expense agree to name them additional insured on our commercial general liability policy on a primary and non-contributory basis.

2) The Chili Cook-Off takes place on Gay Street in West Chester. This is a non-alcoholic event. The Chili Cook-Off is a rain or shine event and will not be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

3) You will be provided with a tent (it will be delivered and assembled prior to your arrival), tables and chairs: A tent is required by the Health Department for all food distribution. A Rotary Tent Package includes: (1) tent (2) tables and (2) chairs. If you need additional tent package supplies please contact Laura Aloisio.

4) If you selected to have electricity provided, a 120 Volt outlet will be provided for SMALL appliances only. NO grills, fryers, or high wattage appliances can be used. If you need more, call Laura Aloisio.

5) Set-up starts at 7:30am and must be completed by 9:30am on October 8, 2017. No admittance after 9:30am as the streets will be closed. The Chili Cook-Off starts at noon and will conclude with the awards ceremony at 3:30pm.

7) We encourage teams to compete for “Best Decorated Booth” by picking a theme and decorating your crew and booth accordingly. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will be awarded for “Best Decorated Booth”.

8) If your team has a License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place (issued primarily to Restaurants/Caterers & some Non-Profits by the Chester County Health Department) you may bring pre-made chili to the Cook-Off. IMPORTANT- A copy of your License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place must be attached to your team application and will be submitted to the Chester County Health Department by the Rotary Club of West Chester.

9) All teams that do not hold a License to Operate a Public Eating or Drinking Place will cook chili from scratch on the street. Before releasing your chili to the public you will bring a cup of it (judging cup provided) to the judging room.

10) A mandatory Chefs’ meeting will be held at 9:30 am on the day of the Cook-Off, location to be determined. All teams MUST have at least one team member attend this meeting. JUDGING CUPS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE CHEFS’ MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPETE FOR CHILI AWARDS YOU MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL JUDGING CUP PROVIDED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST CHESTER.

11) A complete information package outlining rules, hints and chili release time will be e-mailed to you in late September. This information can also be found on the website: www.WestChesterChiliCookoff.com

For more information call Brad Abel at 215-292-3595

1) All Sponsors hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the West Chester Rotary Club (including its Officers, Directors, Members, Volunteers, District and Parent organizations) for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of any legal action, in law or equity, brought against them as a result of our participation in the Chili Cook-Off held on October 8, 2017. We further waive all rights of recovery against the West Chester Rotary Club for loss or damage as a result of our participation and at our sole expense agree to name them additional insured on our commercial general liability policy on a primary and non-contributory basis.

2) The Chili Cook-Off takes place on Gay Street in West Chester. This is a non-alcoholic event. The Chili Cook-Off is a rain or shine event and will not be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

3) All Sponsors who wish to cook agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the Chili Teams Application. This application, including terms and disclosures, can be found by visiting www.westchesterchilicookoff.com or a hard copy can be requested by emailing Brad Abel at sponsors@WestChesterChilicookoff.com.

4) If cooking Sponsors are provided with a tent, tables and chairs: A tent is required by the Health Department for all food distribution. A Rotary Tent Package includes: (1) tent (2) tables and (2) chairs. If you need additional tent package supplies please contact Laura Aloisio.

5) If your sponsorship includes a Rotary Tent Package, it will be delivered and assembled prior to your arrival. The space is 10X10.

6) If you need to buy electricity, A 120 Volt outlet will be provided for SMALL appliances only. NO grills, fryers, or high wattage appliances can be used. If you need more, call Brad Abel at 215-292-3595.

7) Set-up starts at 7:30am and must be completed by 9:30am on October 8, 2017. No admittance after 9:30am as the streets will be closed. The Chili Cook-Off starts at noon and will conclude with the awards ceremony at 3:30pm.

For more information call Dan Cosgrove at 610-322-7213

1) All vendors hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the West Chester Rotary Club (including its Officers, Directors, Members, Volunteers, District and Parent organizations) for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of any legal action, in law or equity, brought against them as a result of our participation in the Chili Cook-Off held on October 8, 2017. We further waive all rights of recovery against the West Chester Rotary Club for loss or damage as a result of our participation and at our sole expense agree to name them additional insured on our commercial general liability policy on a primary and non-contributory basis.

2) Your vendor fee includes a 10x10 booth space, unless you’ve paid for a larger space.

3) The Chili Cook-Off takes place on Gay Street in West Chester. This is a non-alcoholic event. The Chili Cook-Off is a rain or shine event and will not be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

4) Vendors are responsible for providing the tent, tables and chairs: A tent is required by the Health Department for all food vendors. If you would like to rent a Rotary Tent Package which includes: (1) tent (2) tables and (2) chairs, you must apply on the attached vendor application and include payment with your vendor registration fee.

5) If you order a Rotary Tent Package, it will be delivered and assembled prior to your arrival.

6) If you need to buy electricity, A 120 Volt outlet will be provided for SMALL appliances only. NO grills, fryers, or high wattage appliances can be used. If you need more, call Dan Cosgrove at 610-322-7213.

7) All food vendors must be licensed by the Chester County Department of Health. Are you operating a mobile food cart? You will need a Mobile Eating or Drinking Establishment License. Please check the expiration date before sending to be sure it is current.

Are you operating/selling food out of a tent? You will need a Food Manager Certificate/License. Please check the expiration date before sending to be sure it is current.

8) Set-up starts at 7:30am and must be completed by 9:30am on October 8, 2017. No admittance after 9:30 am as the streets will be closed. The Chili Cook-Off starts at noon and will conclude with the awards ceremony at 3:30.

9) The West Chester Rotary Club reserves the right to accept or deny vendor applications for the Cook-Off. All vendors are required to carry Commercial General Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Each vendor must name the “Rotary Club of West Chester, its officers, directors and volunteers” as additional insured. A certificate of insurance evidencing this wording must be provided to the vendor coordinator at least 10 days prior to the Cook-Off. Also be sure to submit the appropriate and valid Chester County food handlers license per the Chester County Health Department, if you will be making and serving food. Call the vendor coordinator, Dan Cosgrove at 610-322-7213 for any questions.