Cast Iron Cook-off🥘

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am UTC-05:00

3622 1/2 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70605 | Lake Charles

Coolers Icehouse
Publisher/HostCoolers Icehouse
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🎃 Coolers Icehouse Presents: Cast Iron Cook-off – Halloween Edition! 👻
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 1st as Coolers Icehouse brings back the Cast Iron Cook-off—with a spooky twist just in time for Halloween! Dust off your cauldrons, sharpen those ladles, and get ready for a day full of delicious food, friendly competition, and wicked fun.
Competitors will be judged in two hauntingly delicious categories:
🪄 “It’s All Gravy, Baby” – Show off your best gravy or sauce, conjuring flavors so good they’re almost magical.
🦇 “Yes, I’m the Side Piece” – Craft a side dish that isn’t just an accompaniment but a spellbinding showstopper!
Our panel of judges will evaluate each dish based on taste, presentation, use of cast iron, and overall culinary excellence. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
✨ Overall Winner
✨ Most Creative/Unique Gravy
✨ Best Side Dish
Plus, attendees can sample the competitors’ entries and vote for their favorite in the ✨ People’s Choice Award ✨. Grab a tasting band for $15 on the day of the event, which gives you access to:
- Sample every competitor's dish
- A drink ticket
- One ballot to cast your vote for People's Choice
👨‍🍳 For Competitors:
- Entry Fee: $50 (includes one bucket of domestic beer)
- Prizes: Large cash prizes and gift baskets for winners in each category
- Set-Up & Cooking: Arrive as early as 7:00 AM; check-in opens at 9:00 AM
- Judging: Begins at 2:30 PM
- Sign up using the form linked here to secure your spot
🍴 For Attendees:
Come enjoy a fun-filled day of incredible food, live entertainment, and a chance to vote for your favorite dish. Bring your family and friends, and celebrate the best in local amateur culinary talent—Halloween costumes encouraged!
Don’t miss out on the chance to show off your cast iron cooking skills, win amazing prizes, and enjoy a day of community spirit and spooky fun at Coolers Icehouse’s Halloween Cast Iron Cook-off!
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