Siege Cook-off 2010 Rules

The contest will be limited to 5 teams. The first five teams to apply will participate. A "Stand-by" team list is set to fill out the five teams should any of the teams fail to show up or to pay. The teams will receive the victuals at the appointed time and location. The minimum team size is three. There is no maximum team size. As many cooks that can comfortably work in your kitchen will determine the maximum size of your team.
Teams will report to the Open Ramada at 5PM on Friday, 28 May 2010, to pick up their provisions, and pay their entrance fee. They are to present (appropriate to the scenario provided) their prepared meals 24 hours later in the Open Ramada. Each team will be provided a separate table to present their meal on.
Teams must complete and present the associated paperwork with their meal to have their entry judged. Associated paperwork is:
1. A roster showing the names of all members of the team.
2. The team's list identifying the ingredients provided to them.
3. The team's listing of dishes presented, with ingredient list by dish.
4. Extra credit given for providing a complete recipe used to prepare each dish. (Optional) These recipes will be used to compile a recipe booklet for the participants.
5. Extra-extra credit given if a documented period recipe is used in preparation or used for inspiration. (Optional)
6. Extra extra extra credit given if period methods (replica spits/pots/pans/ovens & utensils) are used in meal preparation. (Optional)
To honor the cultures of both sides, teams are to prepare a feast of 8 dishes, 4 appropriate to the cuisine of the attackers (Spanish, Flemish, French, Alsacian [German] and Italian) and 4 appropriate to the defenders (Italian/Florentine). Each dish is to serve two people only, using only the ingredients provided and water. The use of electric appliances or utensils is not allowed. The use of liquid fuel or LP gas stoves is permitted.
Judging will be on a "blind" basis. Each team will judged on:

Required associated paperwork presented.
Presentation of the meal. to include:
1. Table layout and decorations. Tables are to be laid out with dishes and decorations from the Attackers on one end with the Defenders at the opposite end. Decorations are to be appropriate to the culture displayed and to the scenario provided.
2. Overall visual appeal.
Adherence to established food safety practices. Any detected violation that could result in illness or injury will result in disqualification.
Most use of the ingredients provided.
Individual dish presentation to include:
1. Visual appeal
2. Aromatic appeal
3. Taste and Texture
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
1. Best Team Overall.
2. Best individual dish.
3. Best use of ingredients.
4. Best Presentation
5. Team identifying most ingredients correctly.

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