Dear Chefs and Restaurateurs,

This is a call for entries for the 5^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience in the New Orleans Convention Center. This premier cooking competition takes place Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. 

The Cook-Off is presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board with major sponsors including Rouses Markets, Louisiana Restaurant Association and Fine Cooking.

There are 12 spots available, but only one chef can be the King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood. The most talented chef and dish wins and will join a talented group of past winners—Chefs Brian Landry of Borgne (2008), Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace (2009), Chris Lusk of Restaurant Revolution(2010) and reigning King Chef Cory Bahr of Cotton.  

The winner will have the prestigious honor of representing Louisiana in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans August 11, 2012.  If you fit the requirements below, please fill out the entry form, tell us why you love Louisiana seafood and mail, fax or e-mail it back to Ashley Roth by April 2. 

We look forward to meeting you at the 5^th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off!

Ewell Smith

Executive Director,
Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Stan Harris

President and CEO
Louisiana Restaurant Association

Requirements:

*Must be an executive chef for a restaurant in Louisiana that is an acclaimed free standing restaurant. Restaurants associated with a luxury country club, resort or hotel are also eligible. 

*Restaurant must be member of Louisiana Restaurant Association.

*No institutional chefs i.e. food service distributors, caterers or corporate chefs for chains having 10 or more restaurants.

*Each chef will be responsible for plating up to six (6) entrées for judges with Louisiana seafood as the main protein.

*Each chef is responsible for his or her own travel and ingredients costs.  Those traveling from more than 100 miles away will be eligible for a travel stipend of $100.

*Winning chef will represent Louisiana for the Great American Seafood Cook-Off August 11 in New Orleans, so chefs must make certain this does not conflict with their schedule before participating in Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.

*There are 12 spots available and entry forms will be accepted until Monday, April 2. 

*Contestants will be notified Friday, April 6.

Entry Form:

Lead Chef’s Name:_____________________________________

Title:________________________________________________

Restaurant:___________________________________________

City:_________________________________________________

Work Phone:________________________

Cell Phone:__________________________

Email Address:_______________________

Do you currently have Louisiana or gulf seafood on your menu: ____________

□ Yes, I am a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.

What do you love about cooking with Louisiana seafood?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return form to Ashley Roth at the 
mail:
Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board
2021 Lakeshore Dr.
Suite 310
New Orleans, 70122

e-mail Ashley@Louisianaseafood.com , or fax 504-286-8738.

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