GUAC OFF 2025: RULES AND REGULATIONS

SoCal Taco Fest will provide the following ingredients from Grocery Outlet and equipment to be used to prepare and serve your guacamole:

  • 3 Avocados from Peru, 2 Limes, 1 White Onion, 1 Red Onion, 2 Roma Tomatoes, Cilantro, Garlic, Chips, Salt and Pepper
  • Bowl, Knife, Fork, Spoon, Cutting Surface, Food Prep Gloves, Apron, Food Boats for submitting your creation to the judges, and napkins.
  • You are allowed to bring up to 12 additional food ingredients (inclusive of spices) to personalize your guac creation.  They may be prepped in advance for ease of assembly on site at the festival.
  • You are not allowed to bring any kitchen equipment or utensils.  No cooking equipment (stove/oven/etc.) will be available.
  • You will have up to 30 minutes to make your Guacamole – If you do not finish your plated submission within the time allotment, you will be docked 5 points on your final score.

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Judging Criteria

You are required to prepare and serve one “taste” size portion (roughly ⅛ cup), accompanied by the provided chips, for each judge.  There will be three judges total.

Judges will score each dish based on taste, creativity and visual appeal.  These criteria are worth 10 points each for a total of 30 available points which will be tallied to determine your score.

The contestant with the highest score will win the competition and be awarded the grand prize.  The judges will also choose 2nd and 3rd place winners and they will receive one consolation prize each.

In the case of a tie, the winner will be determined by the emcee.

All decisions are final and at the discretion of the judges.

This is a fun-spirited competition that should be taken lightly.  So, come ready to bring your skills and have a good time!

Prizes

  • All participants will receive an apron to wear on stage, goodie bag, and cookbook.
  • 1st prize will receive $750 Grocery Outlet gift card, and a silver Avocados from Peru trophy award.
  • 2nd prize will receive $200 Grocery Outlet gift card
  • 3rd prize will receive $100 Grocery Outlet gift card

    Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
    Festival:  SoCal Taco Fest
    SeaWorld San Diego – 500 SeaWorld Drive
    San Diego, CA 92109
    Parking:  On Your Own