Competition Overview |
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The High Spirits Foundation is excited to host the 7th annual Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta! The event will take place at Events at Judson Mill, just five minutes from Downtown Greenville. Local bartenders and chefs are invited to go head-to-head in a battle for the best cocktail, taco, or “taco sidekick.” Bartenders will create a signature cocktail using Lunazul Tequila. Each restaurant chef will create a unique and delicious taco recipe, and/or side item with ingredients of their choice. Local judges will taste the food and drink submissions and decide the winner within each category. We invite you to step up to the challenge to create the best taco or cocktail!
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Judging Information
The contest will be judged by a panel of local judges, who will be announced before the competition. The judges will have a table at the event and bartenders and chefs will be asked to present their creations at the judges station. Bartenders and chefs will be given a short warning to prepare for the judges. The judges will score you 1-5 in categories such as Best Tasting Taco, Most Creative Taco, Most Traditional Taco, Best Sidekick (side dish) or Best Overall Cocktail to name a few. After all the cocktails, tacos, and sidekicks have been tasted, the scores will be tabulated and the winner in each category will be announced. It is possible to win in more than one category.
In addition to the Judge’s Awards, there will be a People’s Choice Award and Social Media Star Award for the bartenders and chefs that will be tabulated using social media components. More information about this will be provided at our participant meeting.
In addition to the Judge’s Awards, there will be a People’s Choice Award and Social Media Star Award for the bartenders and chefs that will be tabulated using social media components. More information about this will be provided at our participant meeting.
Prizes
Bragging Rights, Cash prizes, a trophy, and a swag bag will be given to the winning bartender and chef in each category. The restaurant who promotes the event and creates the most engagement on their social media channels will be awarded Social Media Star - a $100 cash prize!
Chef Prizes:
Most Creative Taco: $100 cash Best Classic Taco: $100 cash People's Choice Award: $100 cash Best Overall Taco: $500 cash |
Bartender Prizes:
Most Creative Cocktail: $100 cash Best Classic Cocktail: $100 cash People's Choice Award: $100 cash Best Overall Cocktail: $500 cash |
The Chef & Bartender registration window has closed. If you missed the chance to participate in this year's fiesta, check back in 2024!