EVENT DETAILS:DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

TIME: 6 – 9 P.M.

VIP HOUR: 5 – 6 P.M.

LOCATION: BAC APPLIANCE CENTER

1880 W. OXFORD AVE.

ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

ABOUT FOOD FIGHT:The Scleroderma Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter is proud to present the 5th annual Food Fight competition. This premier philanthropic event offers food lovers and foundation supporters the opportunity to mingle with distinguished chefs and bartenders from Denver’s most beloved establishments. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with delectable bites and innovative cocktails before casting their vote for best savory, sweet, and sip. Proceeds raised at the silent & live auction will be used to provide educational and emotional support for patients with scleroderma, promote awareness of the disease and fundresearch to find a cure.

COMPETITORS:We are seeking bartenders and chefs from highly-related, locally-owned restaurants to create 350 amuse-bouche inspired bites or sips of an inventive cocktail. As a competitor, you will have an opportunity to compete against your colleagues and peers, promote your restaurant/bar and personal brand through our marketing channels, and raise money and awareness for the Scleroderma Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter. We are seeking:

VIP EXPERIENCE:Guests are given exclusive access to interact with three award-winning bartenders competing with a mystery ingredient in front of our panel of prestigious judges. These honored guests will be treated to passed hors d’oeuvres and champagne while witnessing the intricacies and artisanship that goes into making craft cocktails. Access to this event is limited.

THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION:The mission of the Scleroderma Foundation and its Rocky Mountain Chapter is Support, Education and Research.

• Providing educational and emotional SUPPORT for patients and their families.

• Promoting awareness to the public and EDUCATION within the medical community.

• Funding RESEARCH to find a cure.

LOCAL CHEFS AND BARTENDERS WILL COMPETE TO WIN BRAGGING RIGHTS WHILE RAISING MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR A HARD DISEASE – SCLERODERMA.

JOIN US FOR FOOD AND FUN IN THE KITCHENS OF THE BAC APPLIANCE CENTER!

2019 COMPETITOR PACKET

VIP SAVORY SWEET SIP

BARTENDERS CHEFS CHEFS BARTENDERS

FACTS ABOUT SCLERODERMA:

• “Sclero” means hard and “derma” means skin. A hard word and an even harder disease to be diagnosed with.

• Hardening skin is just one of many symptoms. Stiff joints, digestive issues, lung scarring and kidney failure-all can result.

• Scleroderma affects 300,000 Americans yet few people have heard of it.

• Medications can sometimes help slow progression; but there is no cure.

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2019 APPLICATION FOR FOOD FIGHT COMPETITORS

[Below is placed into an application form to be filled out by competitors]

VIP BARTENDER

SAVORY CHEF

SWEET CHEF

SIP BARTENDER

COMPETITOR’S NAME & TITLE

COMPETITOR’S FULL ADDRESS

COMPETITOR’S EMAIL

COMPETITOR’S PHONE NUMBER

AWARDS & RECOGNITION EARNED

COMPETITOR’S BIO PLEASE SUMMARIZE TO ONE PARAGRAPH WITH 5-6 SENTENCES

NAME OF SIGNATURE BITE/COCKTAIL

DESCRIPTION OF BITE/COCKTAIL DUE AUGUST 31, 2019

NAME OF RESTAURANT/BAR

NAME, EMAIL & PHONE NUMBER OF OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER

EMAIL APPLICATION TO: PRIYA@SHAH2CONSULTING.COM

QUESTIONS? PRIYA SHAH SHAHSQUARED CONSULTING

303-416-8555, EXT 1 | PRIYA@SHAH2CONSULTING.COM

JUDGING

• Competitors will be judged by a panel of prestigious judges, including Denise Mickelsen of 5280, as well as by the event guests for a “People’s Choice Award”.

• Bites and cocktails will be judged based on taste, presentation and originality.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AS A COMPETITOR

• Each competitor will receive two complimentary tickets for guests to attend the event.

• PR for you and your restaurant or business before, during and after the event, through social media, event’s website, and traditional media avenues.

• An award to display in your restaurant or business as a winner.

OTHER DETAILS

• The BAC Appliance Center must be left as clean as it was found, with refrigerators empty and all food products, personall and prep items brought in by competitors removed and kitchen stations cleaned.

• Competitors must have written permission from their employers to participate, as the employer will be mentioned in press materials and online.

• Competitors must supply their own ingredients to make bites or cocktails for 350 guests. We encourage you to partner with your local food purveyors.

• Competitors must supply their own tools, equipment and dishes – including service disposables, with the exception of stove, oven and refrigerator.

• Competitors will be required to supply their own staff in order to compete.

• We ask that you partner with us on promoting the event to your clients and customers. We request that as a competitor you market the event on your website, social media outlets and print media displays in your establishments. We will promote you and the restaurant, as competitors, through our website, social media outlets and advertising.

• Competitors must attend a site inspection meeting at the BAC Appliance Center with the Food Fight Committee to go over equipment and their station before event day.

• We look forward to having a fun and entertaining event with good sportsmanship, engaging our patrons, while spreading awareness of scleroderma.

CHEF SELECTION

• Competitors will be selected based on their overall application, not just degrees, awards or other professional milestones. Competitors are chosen through a process with a small group of industry professionals.

• GOOD LUCK!