November 3, 2025
Setup — 3PM – 4PM | Judging — 4PM – 5:30PM
Event — 5:30PM – 8PM
What we ask of contestants:
Bring Your Best: Prepare 3-4 gallons of your signature soup to serve to guests and judges. This is your chance to showcase flavor & culinary creativity.
Be Ready to Shine: Arrive on time and be set up before the event begins. We’ll provide your table, chairs, serving cups, and utensils! Just bring your soup and your display flair.
Engage & Represent: Interact with guests, share your story, and represent your restaurant with pride. This is a great opportunity to build connections and community goodwill.
Stay for the Celebration: Stick around for the awards and recognition ceremony. You might just take home a prize, and we’d love to celebrate with you!
What you can expect from us:
Exposure & Marketing:Your restaurant will be featured in pre-event advertising, event programs, and social media spotlights, giving your brand visibility to a wide audience.
Awards & Recognition: Compete for multiple honors, including a few cash prizes. Categories include: Top 3 Judges’ Picks, People’s Choice, CEO’s Choice, and Best Table Display.
Networking & Community Impact: Connect with fellow chefs, engage directly with the public, and show your support for a meaningful cause.
Event Support: Registration includes your table, two chairs, all serving cups and utensils, plus promotional exposure. All you need to bring is your signature soup and your creativity.
Q: Do we have to pay to participate?
- Yes, your registration buy in will also go to charity!
Q: Where do I register to participate?
- On our digital ticketing website, Yapsody
Q: When does registration close?
- Registration will remain open until all contestant spots are filled.
Q: Do we need to bring our own cups and spoons?
- Only if you would like to use your own. Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel will provide both cups and spoons for guests to enjoy the soups.
Q: Do we need to bring our own ladles?
Q: Do we need to bring our own tablecloths?
- If you wish to display your brand or business, you are invited to bring your tablecloth. Otherwise, blank tablecloths will be provided.
Q: Can I decorate my table?
- Yes, we encourage creative displays & there will be a friendly table display competition!
Q: Can I bring promo items?
- Yes, you can have promotional items at your table.
Q: How much soup do I need to bring?
- We recommend 3 to 4 Gallons. Please note that running out of soup during the competition can be discouraging and may affect People's Choice judging.
Q: What are the soup categories my soup will be competing in?
- All registered soups will be competing for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, People's Choice & CEO's Choice in an open-category style competition.
Q: Am I allowed to serve sides with my soup?
- Yes, however sides will not be factored into panel judging.
Q: Are there any power cords or outlets to plug into?
- Yes, we will provide outlets for plugging in.
Q: Is it ok to bring my own warmers, Pots, or Sterno.
- Yes, it's Mandatory to provide your own warming equipment.
Q: Do we provide warmers?
- No, Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel will not provide warmers.
Q: Is there a place to store my soup to keep it at a safe temperature?
- Yes, we will provide a hot box to hold soup at a safe temperature.
Q: Can I drop my soup off and have someone else serve it for me?
- No, this is not permitted. Participants must serve their own soup to ensure someone knowledgeable about the ingredients is available to identify potential food allergies for guests.
Q: Is there a minimum or maximum number of table workers I can have at my booth?
- We recommend 2-4 workers to keep up with the guests.
Q: What time do I arrive for setup?
- Setup begins at 3PM, soup judging will begin at 4PM
Q: When will the winners be announced?
- All event winners will be announced at the end of the event.
