NOW - Open for nominations
Aug 4 - Nominations end on 11:59 pm
Aug 5 - Last day to submit Adobo samples for consideration at 7 Mile House
Aug 6 - Nominees* informed of acceptance via email
Aug 8 - Contestants** announced on website & social media
Aug. 29 - Contest time is 11am-1pm, voting ends by 1pm, winner announced after votes are counted before 2pm

‍Nomination Process:

1) Must be nominated by Aug. 4, 2026

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/or soy sauce.

3) Must bring a sample of your dish by Aug. 5 for consideration. Place your adobo in a container good for 5 people. No need to plate it (unless you want to of course)! No rice needed. Please note that pictures and videos will be taken when you submit your adobo for promotional purposes so make sure you’re dolled up! Appointment required for submission. Send email HERE or via our Contact Form HERE to schedule.

4) Nominees are informed of their eligibility to compete on Aug. 6th

5) Contestants are announced via our website and social media on Aug. 8th. 

Contestant Process (If you are chosen to compete):

1) Contestants will send below requirements by Aug. 7th if they have not done so:

‍   - Photo of contestant with adobo dish

  - Photo of adobo dish 

‍  ‍ - Instagram or Facebook handles/usernames

  - 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

‍‍Instagram: @7milehouse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7milehousebar  ‍

3) A stipend of up to $200 will be given to each contestant at the end of the event to help with food costs. Please submit your receipts for reimbursement.

4) Contestants will cook small samples for at least 200 people--approximately 40-50 pounds or 3 large trays. 

‍5) Contestants are provided 3 chafing dishes, serving utensils, plates with their names on them, signage and name tags. 

‍6) One complimentary ticket is given to each participant to help with the event.

7) Contestants serve their own adobo onto guests’ plates and are encouraged to tell their story to each voter.

8) Participants must be available until winners are announced at around 2:30pm at the latest.