Battle of the Chefs: Chili Smackdown

Schedule

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

140 S Walnut St, Wooster, OH, United States, Ohio 44691 | Wooster, OH

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Benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Wooster
Sunday October 12th
12 - 4pm at JAFB Brewery
120 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: $60* a Ticket
You can purchase your ticket online from the ticket link in this event, in person at Local Roots, or by calling (330) 263-5336.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the
local Boys & Girls Club Chapter​

Join us at 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 12th during the Browns/Steelers game at JAFB Brewery for an afternoon of bold flavors and friendly competition. We are collaborating with the Brewery to bring you this brand new event to celebrate our local chefs and raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club. This is not a “bring your own crockpot” cook-off, all chili will be made by professional chefs, each serving their own unique, from-scratch recipe with creative toppings.
This is a ticketed tasting event for the public to enjoy chef-made chili. Attendees are not competing, but get to savor the results of the chefs’ hard work and help decide the ultimate chili-winner. Event takes place rain or shine. Think your favorite chef has what it takes to claim chili glory? Come hungry, bring your game-day spirit, and let the tasting (and bragging) begin.
*Before taxes & fees. Online purchases include a $2.04 processing fee in the ticket price total & tax. All sales are final. Ticket purchases are non-refundable but can be shared with a friend if you are unable to attend.
So far the chef lineup includes:
​​The Pierogi People
Oma Gourd
Chef Murza
Big D's Soul-B-Q
Chef Zerby
Chef Bala
The Curry Pot
Andio Sisters
Chef William Creations
Chef Brittany "Jack" Sinnema-Schrock
Your Ticket Includes:
🌶️ A robust sample of chili from each chef
🌶️ One beer from JAFB Brewery (additional beers available for purchase)
🌶️ Cornbread and cookies from Local Roots
🌶️ A ballot to cast your vote for your favorite chili
What to Expect:
🌶️ Chefs compete for bragging rights and tiered cash prizes for the top three winners
🌶️ You taste, enjoy, and cast your vote
🌶️ Browns vs. Steelers game airing inside the brewery, and outside as weather allows
🌶️ Alley behind the brewery closed for mingling and enjoying the fall atmosphere
Corporate Sponsorships:
$600 includes 8 tickets, your company name on flyers, our website, and a social media shoutout.
Email [email protected] to become a corporate sponsor.
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Local Chefs:
Are you a local chef and interested in joining our existing chef-lineup? Reach out to [email protected] to inquire.
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140 S Walnut St, Wooster, OH, United States, Ohio 44691

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Local Roots Market & Caf\u00e9

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