the 6th annual 7 mile house Adobo cookoff 2023
event is canceled this year
Dear Friends and Supporters,
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the cancellation of our upcoming Adobo Cookoff which we have been eagerly gearing up for.
In recent times, my family and I have been facing some unexpected health concerns that require our immediate attention and care. I assure you that we are all doing our best to navigate through these tough challenges, and while it is a difficult decision, it is crucial to prioritize our health and well-being at this time.
Although the event has been canceled this year we look forward to bringing it back again next year.
Your understanding means a lot to me and my staff. We appreciate your ongoing support during this challenging period through your thoughts, prayers, well-wishes and visits to 7 Mile House.
Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Garcia and the 7 Mile Family
Join us at 7 Mile House’s 6th Annual Adobo Cook Off For A Cause 2024, 7 Mile’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
The Adobo Cook Off is an annual event at 7 Mile House which aims to raise funds for a non-profit community partner and showcase one of the most popular Filipino dishes: Adobo!
Each year, 7 Mile’s Adobo Cookoff gets bigger and more competitive with home cooks and professional chefs vying for bragging rights to be 7 Mile House’s Adobo Cookoff Champions crowned by YOU, the hungry voters, and special guest judges!
In our 2024 event, 100% of all funds raised will be donated to the Parangal Dance Company, a Filipino folk dance & music company based in San Francisco to give tribute to Philippine heritage, cuisine and culture!
Adobo CookOff for a Cause 2022 Champs
how does it work?
Contestants showcase their Adobo dish and compete for two titles:
1) People’s Choice - chosen by ticket holders
2) Critic’s Choice - chosen by special guest judges
Ticket holders get one hour to try all competing Adobo recipes along with unlimited Jasmine rice and bottomless Red Horse beer (for those over 21) or refillable non-alcoholic drinks. They will also be given a ballot to vote for their favorite adobo recipe and give feedback. The votes are tallied the same day and the winner announced shortly thereafter.
The Adobo Cookoff winner will receive:
Gift Basket from 7 Mile House
$100 Gift Certificate from 7 Mile House
Opportunity to be a Guest Chef for one night at 7 Mile House
An Adobo Cook-off for a Cause 2024 Winner Plaque
Social media and and blog features via 7 Mile House
Bragging rights as Adobo Cookoff Champion
And most importantly, an opportunity to help a great cause!
WANT TO JOIN AS A CONTESTANT? KNOW SOMEONE WITH A KILLER ADOBO RECIPE?
2024 KEY DATES:
June 3 - Nominations end at 11:59pm
June 20 - Tickets go on sale:
$40 early bird June 20 - July 15
$45 July 15-19
$50 at the door July 20
June 21-23 - Adobo sample entries delivered to 7 Mle House
June 24 - Nominees* informed of acceptance via email
June 29 - Contestants** announced on web site and social media
July 20 - Contest time is 11am - 1pm, voting ends at 1pm and winner announced by 2pm at 7 Mile and on Instagram/Facebook Live
DEFINITIONS:
*Nominee - any person entered via Nomination Form, whose recipe will need to be approved on July 4th before officially entered into the Cookoff as a contestant
**Contestant - a nominee whose recipe has been approved to compete in the Adobo Cookoff
NOMINEE RULES:
1) Must be nominated by June 3, 2024, 11:59 pm.
2) Adobo may be any style with any meat, vegetable or seafood. Does not need to be traditional. Fusion recipes accepted but does need to have adobo’s most basic ingredients: vinegar and soy sauce.
3) Must bring a sample of your dish between June 21-23 for consideration. Please place in a disposable container good for 5 people. No need to plate it (unless you want to of course)! No rice needed. Please note that your picture will be taken when you submit your adobo for promotional purposes. Appointment required for submission.
4) We will announce the contestants via our website and social media on July 9.
CONTESTANT RULES:
1) Contestants will send below by July 11 to Vanessa via email here for promotions:
Photo of contestant
Photo of adobo dish
2-3 sentences describing why you should win
Why your adobo is special or a unique story about your cooking/recipe
2) Contestants are required to promote the event and encourage their fans to support, join and vote for them. Promo materials will be emailed as soon as all contestant info is received.
Use hashtags: #7milehouse #adobocookoff #seeyouatthe7 #wherethelocalsgo
Tickets: http://7milehouse.com/tickets
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7milehousebar
Instagram: @7milehouse
3) A stipend of up to $100 will be given to each contestant at the end of the event to help with food costs. Receipts required.
7) Contestants will cook small samples for at least 200 people--approximately 3 large trays.
our PAST ADOBO COOKOFF CHAMPS:
2022 - George Andrews (Critics’ Choice) / Aleli Crutchfield (People’s Choice)
2021 - Aurora Garcia (Critic’s Choice) / Neo Veavea (People’s Choice)
2019 - Paola Tiano
2018 - Josi Bartlett
2017 - Mama Becky Gonzales
Balitang America Coverage: 7 Mile House held the second annual Adobo Cook-Off fundraiser for St. Paul of the Shipwreck Catholic Church in Brisbane, CA. Rommel Conclara reports.