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Professional contests:
These contests are for professionals such as chefs, food editors, etc.
Entrants must be employed by a culinary institution, restaurant or foodservice
organization in order to qualify. Culinary students may qualify if stated in the
rules.
Click on a link to see contest summary:

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JENNIE-O TURKEY RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
School food service professionals are asked to send recipes that use Jennie-o
turkey products. |
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DESCRIPTION |
Monthly through May 2008 |
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PRIZES |
Grand prize is an all expense paid trip to the National Conference in
Philadelphia. Monthy prize isa dinner in Philadelphia at Le Cec-Fin. |
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DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |

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SEASONED CHEF RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
May 5, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Entrants are asked to create and submit their best original recipe using Diamond
Crystal® kosher salt as an ingredient. Applicants may enter recipes in one of
three categories: Appetizers, Soups/Stews or Entrees. |
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PRIZES |
One or more category winners will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for continuing
education at the cooking school of his or her choice. From the category winners,
one will be chosen as the grand prize winner and awarded an additional $4,000,
for a total scholarship of $5,000. In addition, the grand prize winner will be
featured with his or her winning recipe in a full-page advertisement in Sizzle
magazine, an estimated maximum published value of $4,495, and will receive one
case of Diamond Crystal® kosher salt. |
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DETAILS |
Email
recipecontest@clynch.com or call (888) 242-2442 for details. |

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THE HERSHBERG DIET RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
May 15, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Submit recipes that conform to the two phases of the Hershberg Diet. Categories,
guidelines, and food lists can be found on rules page. |
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PRIZES |
One grand prize award of $1,000 will be awarded to the overall best recipe and
there will be 6 runner-up awards of $200 each for the best recipe in each
category. |
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DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |

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EATNATION.COM CULINARY SCHOOLS CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
May 15, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Culinary students, teachers, administrators and alumni are asked to set aside
their whisks for a moment and pick up their cameras. They are asked to work up
their favorite recipe and then take a picture or video of it and then send it
in. |
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PRIZES |
First prize for each category is a $500 gift card from Chef's Catalog.
Second prize for each category is a set of Anolon Advanced skillets and cutlery. |
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DETAILS |
Click
here for contest information |

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50 STATES OF POTATO RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
May 31, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
The United States Potato Board is inviting professional chefs to show off their
state’s unique cuisine by entering their favorite potato dish that reflects
their state's unique cuisine. |
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PRIZES |
Grand Prize: A trip to the 2008 Worlds of Flavor Conference at the Culinary
Institute of America at Greystone in California’s Napa Valley
1st Prize: $500.00
2nd Prize: $250.00
State Prize: The winner from each state will have their (one per state) recipe
featured on the U.S. Potato Board’s foodservice website, www.healthypotato.com |
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DETAILS |
Click here for
contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |

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SWEET REWARDS RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
June 1, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission is again looking for your most creative
and delicious canned sweet potato recipes. Categories include Breads& Breakfast,
Desserts, Sides, Soups and this year there is also a category for professionals. |
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PRIZES |
Grand Prize winner will be awarded $1,000. |
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DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |

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KONA KAMPACHI PROFESSIONAL CHEF RECIPE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
June 30, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Professional chefs are asked to submit recipes for Kona Kampachi, the fish that
gets rave reviews from chefs nationwide. |
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PRIZES |
All expense paid trip for two to Kona, Hawaii; First place: $1000; Second place:
$500 |
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DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here to download rules and entry form. |

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YOUR MOST TEMPTING PEANUT RECIPES - FOOD SERVICE CONTEST |
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DEADLINE |
December 31, 2008 |
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DESCRIPTION |
Each recipe must use at least 1/3 cup peanuts and/or peanut butter as an
ingredient in the following categories: : Appetizer/Snack; Main Dish; Salad/Side
Dish; Dessert.
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PRIZES |
Grand prize: $2,500.
One first prize of $1,000 will be awarded in each of the following categories:
Appetizer/Snack. Main Dish, Salad/Side Dish, Dessert |
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DETAILS |
Click here for
contest information. |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for
rules. |
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