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Grilling Skewered Meat

Pitmasters
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Who Can Apply

This competition is built for amateur pitmasters and backyard legends who are ready to cook under pressure, stay organized, and bring big flavor for a live audience. You don’t need a restaurant or catering business—just real skills, a clean setup, and the ability to deliver across all rounds.

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What We’re Looking For

Applicants will be selected based on:

  • Skill & consistency (technique, doneness, balance, seasoning)

  • Readiness (equipment, food safety, timing, station organization)

  • Creativity + execution (clean flavors, strong concepts, crowd appeal)

  • Ability to compete live (energy, professionalism, composure)

  • Promotion support (willingness to post and help drive hype)

Spots are limited. Applying doesn’t guarantee placement.

Application Timeline & Steps

Step 1: Submit Application (Online)

Applicants complete the official form and upload/submit:

  • Short cooking background

  • Links to social media (optional but encouraged)

  • 3–6 photos of your BBQ/cooks

  • 1 video link (highly recommended) showing your process or final plate

  • Basic equipment list + fuel preferences (charcoal/wood/pellets/gas)

  • Availability confirmation + location (Utah)

 

Submission window: February 1st, 2026, to May 17th, 2026
 

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“Put Your Meat Where Your Mouth Is” BBQ Competition Pitmaster Application

Age confirmation (18+ or with adult manager)
Month
Day
Year

Competition Setup

Are you competing solo or as a team? (Solo / Team)
Solo
Team
What type of cooker(s) will you bring? (Smoker / Pellet / Offset / Kamado / Gas / Other)
Smoker
Offset
Kettle/Weber
Gas
Kamado
Other
Fuel type (Charcoal / Wood / Pellets / Propane)
Charcoal
Wood
Pellets
Propane
Other
Will you have a canopy/tent?
Yes
No
Will you bring a table for prep/serving?
Yes
No
Space Request (typical is 10x10) (Larger spaces limited.):
10x10
10x20
Other
Do you need power access? (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Is water access needed at your site?
Yes
No
Will you generate grease/ash that needs disposal support?
Yes
No

BBQ Experience

Have you competed before? (Yes/No)
Yes
No

 Your Style & Strength

What’s your BBQ “specialty” or signature flavor style?

Food Safety & Prep Details

Will any meat be pre-seasoned or pre-trimmed before arrival?
Yes
No
Do you plan to use any of the following? (check all)
Cooler Plan: How will you keep meats cold until cook time?
Handwashing/Sanitation Plan:

Arrival, Timing & Logistics

Do you agree to set-up/check-in by the required time?
Yes
No
Do you agree to be present for awards/announcements?
Yes
No

Portfolio (Links + Uploads)

Live Competition Readiness

Are you willing to promote the event with 2–3 posts before competition day? (Yes/No)
Yes
No

Optional: Sponsorship / Vendor Add-Ons (if available)

Interested in adding a vendor booth (10x10) to promote your business?
Yes
No
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Yes
No
If yes, what level?

Quick Confirmations

Step 2: Screening Review (Scorecard)

Sip and Vibe SLC + Queen Hollidae review and score each applicant. Top candidates move forward.

Applicants are evaluated on:

  • Portfolio quality (photos/video)

  • Experience and scale

  • Live-event readiness (station, timing, hygiene)

  • Fit for the show (energy + professionalism)

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Step 3: Interview / Quick Phone Call (Finalists)

Finalists complete a 10–15-minute check-in to confirm:

  • Competition expectations

  • Equipment/station requirements

  • Safety + timing readiness

  • Willingness to promote

  • Any dietary or ingredient constraints (if applicable)

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Step 4: Acceptance & Confirmation Packet

Selected pitmasters receive:

  • Official acceptance email

  • Competition rules + scoring breakdown

  • Load-in/load-out times

  • Allowed equipment + power/fuel guidelines

  • Food safety requirements

  • Promotion toolkit (graphics, captions, hashtags)

  • Liability/waiver + participation agreement

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Pitmasters must:

  • Sign the agreement + waiver

  • Confirm attendance by the deadline

  • Submit a short “competitor bio” for marketing

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Step 5: Pre-Event Readiness Check

1–2 weeks before the event, selected pitmasters submit:

  • Final equipment confirmation

  • Cooking plan overview (not recipes—just timing + round strategy)

  • Curated basket overview for each round (general, not secret details)

  • Any special requests (power, space needs, etc.)

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Step 6: Competition Day Check-In

Pitmasters arrive, set up, and complete:

  • Station inspection (cleanliness, safe storage, fire safety)

  • Quick briefing (timing, turn-in format, judging flow)

  • Live kickoff and competition start

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Competition Format

Three scored rounds:

  1. Appetizer

  2. Entrée

  3. Dessert

This is not a mystery ingredient event. Pitmasters bring their own curated baskets and prove their craft on the grill.

Grand Prize: $5,000 + major bragging rights

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​What Pitmasters Must Provide

  • Your own ingredients + curated baskets for each round

  • Your own grill/smoker + tools + fuel (unless otherwise stated)

  • Food-safe storage (coolers, ice, thermometers, gloves, sanitizing supplies)

  • Clean, professional station setup

  • Ability to cook within timed rounds and present for judging

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