CONTESTANT INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in participating in Stewpot’s Taste of Mississippi!

We hope you will join us on Monday, April 7th at The District at Eastover. Please review the event guidelines and complete the Registration Form by clicking the button below. Stewpot is immensely grateful for the businesses and restaurants that support this event by donating their time, food, energy, and resources. Taste of Mississippi would not be possible without you! If you have any questions, please contact Chris Eason, Director of Special Events & Communications, at ceason@stewpot.org.

    • The hours of the event are 7:00pm-10:00pm, with sponsors and judges arriving early at 6:30pm.

    • All contestants are asked to prepare enough servings for 1,300 attendees. Servings should be sample size (4-6oz). You must be prepared to stay for the event’s duration.

    • Set-up is from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on April 7th. Please be ready to start serving at 6:30 p.m. when sponsors and judges arrive.

    • You will receive (4) event passes for the staff working the night of the event that will be given to you when you arrive to set up. Please let us know if you need additional passes for your staff by emailing ceason@stewpot.org.

  • Stewpot will provide you with the following supplies below. Volunteers will be visiting your table throughout the event to restock any needed items.

    • 1 8 ft. table

    • 1 8 ft black tablecloth

    • 2 Chairs

    • Plasticware

    • Bowls and/or plates

    • Napkins

    • 1 trash can

    • Trash bags

    *Please note: you are welcome to bring additional supplies (i.e. extra table, chairs) if you need more than what is provided

    • The use of glass is not permitted.

    • If you require electricity, please be prepared to bring your own portable generator.

    • Please bring a fire extinguisher if you plan to use any heating elements.

    • A team of judges will vote on the following categories: Best Appetizer, Best Entrée, Best Dessert, and Best Presentation. There will also be a People's Choice Award that will be chosen by the guests at the event.

    • Judging will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please look for and greet the judges. They will be wearing badges. Kindly explain to our guests that they will need to move to the front of your table’s line.

    • Voting closes at 8:00 p.m. and the winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.