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COOK TEAM INFORMATION:

  • Team spaces are 12' x 12'. Setup begins at 9:00 AM. Contact us if additional space is needed.
  • Bone-in wings only.
  • Teams entering People’s Choice must provide a minimum of 30 lbs. of Bone-in wings.
  • Keep food at 41°F or below and cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Prepare food onsite as much as possible. Gloves, tongs, or clean utensils must be used when handling food.
  • Make sure thermometers are working properly. An ice bath should read 32°F.
  • A bleach sanitizing bucket and rinse bucket are recommended.
  • No selling wings from team booths.
  • Wings may be prepped beforehand, pre-marinated or prepackaged store/restaurant wings are prohibited. Violations will result in disqualification.
  • Recipes containing extreme heat or common allergens such as peanuts or tree nuts must have clearly visible warning signage.
  • Serving boats will be provided for guests participating in the Wing Wars Wing Stroll/People’s Choice.
  • Judging is anonymous and based on taste, appearance, and originality. All wings must be fully cooked.
  • Provide 5 bone-in wings per judged category entered. This does not apply to People’s Choice.
  •  **Chef’s Choice Wing: A wing category that allows teams to get creative with flavors, seasonings, sauces, and presentation. The entry must still be wing-inspired and feature chicken wings as the main component. 
  • Cooks Meeting: Saturday at 10:00 AM at Okies Yardhouse.

RECOMMEND ITEMS:

  • Cooking equipment of your choice: propane grill, charcoal/briquette grill, smoker, hibachi, Dutch oven, fryer, etc.
  • Each team is responsible for safely containing and removing all cooking materials, including charcoal, fryer oil, trash, and damaged canopies/pop-up tents.
  • Used cooking oil must be disposed of properly. A grease trap may be available, but teams should be prepared for alternate disposal if needed.
  • Fryers must have adequate clearance from the ground to prevent scorching or damage. A minimum of 12 inches of clearance is recommended.
  • A fire extinguisher is required for every team.
  • Keep combustible cooking equipment at least 5 feet away from trash cans and other combustible materials.
  • Portable generators are allowed. EVENT ELECTRICITY: Limited electrical service may be available. Electricity must be requested in advance and prior to the day of the event.
  • Gloves are required for cooking and food handling.
    Bring matches/fire starter, extra cooking fuel, and a spray bottle of water for flare-ups.
    Use separate utensils for raw and cooked food to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Bring a quick-read thermometer calibrated to 32°F in an ice bath.
    Recommended extras: shade canopy, chairs, coolers, tables, and tablecloths.
  • Serving boats/trays will be provided for the People’s Choice category.

CATEGORY TURN IN TIMES:

  • Turn-In & Wing Stroll Schedule
  • Dry Rub Wings: Turn-in at 11:50 AM
  • Traditional Wings (Wet): Turn-in at 12:50 PM
  • Chef’s Choice Wing: Turn-in at 1:50 PM
  • People’s Choice Wing Stroll: 2:00 PM–4:30 PM

AWARDS & PRIZES:    

  • Dry Rub Wings: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies
  • Best Traditional Wing (Wet): 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies
  • Chef’s Choice Wing: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophies
  • People’s Choice Wing: 1st Place Trophy & Cash Prize

Raffle winners and all awards will be announced at 5:00 PM.

For more information and team registration please contact us at Team@Wing-Wars.com

Thank you for registering for Okies 5th Annual Wing Wars, wing cook off. Benefiting Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center

5th Annual Okies Wing Wars Entry fee $125.00

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