PHO KING COOK-OFF REQUIREMENTS


CHEFS

Chefs not affiliated with a licensed restaurant and certified kitchen must prep all food at the event location (The River Center) or a certified kitchen. Venue will be open Friday 12/10 and Saturday 12/11 for food prep and storage prior to event. IAA will provide a stipend for chefs’ food/ingredients – we are grateful to our chefs donating their time and talent to help make this event possible!

FOOD - all chefs must be able to provide the following:
All ingredients and condiments needed to serve Pho & sidekick dish (fried rice).
Pho servings for all Pho King Judges from 4pm to 5pm.
Pho & sidekick tasting for 500 attendees from 4pm to 8pm.
Food and ingredients must be fresh and prepped in certified kitchen and meet required cooking temperatures and rules throughout the event. 

CHEF STATION

Pho Chefs may have up to 4 assistants due to limited space.

Sidekick Chefs may have up to 2 assistants due to limited space.

Each Pho Chef will receive 1 Pho King apron and a Pho King shirt for up to 4 team members.

Each Sidekick Chef will receive a Pho King shirt and a Pho King shirt for up to 2 team members.

Each chef station will consist of 4 6ft tables, 2-4 tabletop burners as needed, access to fridge, water and trash bins.

IAA will provide standard small serving cups, napkins, spoons, forks and chopsticks for all serving stations.

INGREDIENTS
A list of all ingredients must be posted and visible at each station due to potential food allergies.
Teams are permitted to bring alcohol only if it is an ingredient used in cooking. Alcohol is NOT to be brought into the event for consumption. Beverages will be sold at the event.

EVENT SCHEDULE
3:30pm to 3:45pm --- All Chef Stations Ready for Serving
4pm to 5pm --- Pho King Judges’ Award, Celebrity Judging – ONLY VIP
5pm to 8pm --- Pho King People’s Choice Award – ALL Ticket Holders
Pho & Sidekick Tasting
Pho & Sidekick Eating Challenge
Drinks & Entertainment
7pm to 8pm --- Pho King Awards Announcement
8pm to 9pm --- Clean and Tear Down

SET-UP
Chefs may arrive by 10am for set-up (if more time is needed, please contact IAA).
Chefs may request to use on-site kitchen spaces at The River Center if he/she does not have a certified kitchen space – please contact IAA. 
Judging will take place at 4pm. Event will open to all ticket holders at 5pm.
 
PREPARATION & CLEAN-UP
Cooking will be conducted at the tables.
Chefs must supply their own cooking utensils.
Chefs may request 3-4 tabletop burners from IAA.
Chefs are responsible for meeting all safety regulations and operation.
Chefs are responsible for own station/area clean up. 

PROVISIONS
Iowa Asian Alliance and The River Center are not responsible for any injuries incurred during the event. Please train your volunteers/staff appropriately.
Alcoholic beverages consumed must be purchased at the event and cannot leave the premises.
All chefs and team member(s) must attend Pho King Cook-Off orientation: 
Monday, December 5th at 4pm – The River Center
Special requests and accommodations must be addressed one week prior to event – contact Executive Director, Nu Huynh, at 515-770-1026 or nu@iowaasianalliance.com.