Cast Iron Cook-Off

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When you're competing on a chef’s team in the Cast Iron Cook-Off, you will receive:

• An authentic Cast Iron Cook-Off chef’s coat.
• Complimentary memorabilia packet, i.e., commemorative team photograph and CD
• One complimentary ticket for Friday night’s reception where chef’s coats are awarded
• One complimentary ticket for Saturday night's Taste of the Mountains Reception. (Tickets available for a guest or more, reservations required.)
Purchase individual team membership online here.

When you're competing on a Sponsored chef’s team in the Cast Iron Cook-Off, you will receive:

• An authentic Cast Iron Cook-Off chef’s coat for each team member.
• Complimentary memorabilia packet, i.e., commemorative team photograph and CD for each team member
• Complimentary ticket (for each team member and team member's guest) for Friday night’s reception where chef’s coats are awarded
• Complimentary ticket for Saturday night's Taste of the Mountains Reception for each team member plus their guest.

6th Annual Cast Iron Cook-Off White Sulphur Springs, WV

The Cook-Off might best be described as West Virginia’s culinary trade fair. Just as Tamarack showcases the artists and artisans of the state, the Cast Iron Cook-Off showcases its culinary talent and attractions.

Cook-Off judges have included such national and international culinary celebrities as Dickie Brennan, Fred Raynard, Lee Ann Wong, Farmer Lee Jones and Rod Stoner, winner of the West Virginia Tourism life-time achievement award.

The event draws participants and chefs from around the region. Of the 120 Cook-Off “foodies” who participated on teams in January, 2008, 20% were from DC/Maryland or Pittsburgh and other nearby states. Some of the properties represented include: Café Cimino, Stonewall Resort, Bridge Road Bistro, Provence Market, Smokey's on the Gorge, the Charleston Marriott Hotel, Berry Hills Country Club and the Greenbrier Resort.

Saturday evening’s Awards presenatation and Taste of the Mountains Dine Around and Recption. The Pioneer Award, established to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to fostering and forwarding tourism in West Virginia, is also presented. The 2008 awardee was Governor Gaston Caperton; 2009 was First Lady Gayle Manchin, 2010 was West Virginia Tourism life-time achievement award winner, Rod Stoner and 2011 awardee was Bunny Crocket.