PROFESSIONAL CONTEST LIST
These contests are open to professionals such as chefs, food editors, etc.
Contests for culinary students are also listed on this page.
Some of these contests are open to amateurs but do not prohibit professionals from entering in their rules. For many, entrants must be employed by a culinary institution, restaurant or foodservice
organization in order to qualify.
Always read the sponsor's rules before entering any cooking contest, as we only give a brief description here.
Click on a link to see contest summary:
ASAP! Recipe Spree Recipe Contest
03-31-20 Taste of Home Cast Iron Sides and More new
03-31-20 Duncan Hines Canada Baker's Club Monthly Rewards – March 2020 new
04-30-20 Cuisinart's "Get Cooking! Contest" Period 16 new
ASAP!
Recipe Spree Recipe Contest |
DEADLINE |
ASAP! Contest closes and prizes will be awarded after 1,000 eligible entries are received. |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your best original recipes, of any type. They can be previously published elsewhere, but only by you.
This contest is sponsored by a brand new website and they are promising us more contest rounds in the future. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of Canada or the United States who are age 18 or older. |
PRIZES |
First Prize: Choose from a KitchenAid 4.5 quart stand mixer, ChefSteps 1100 Watt Joule Sous Vide, or a $200 Amazon gift card. Color options on the mixer may be limited.
Second Prize: Choose from a KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor, a KitchenAid 5 Speed Diamond Blender, or a $100 Amazon gift card. You should have your choice of 3 colors on the food processor and 20 colors on blender.
Third Prize: Choose from a KitchenAid 3 Speed Hand Blender with whisk, chopper, and blender attachments, a top of the line Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 5.5 Quart Saute Pan with lid, or a $50 Amazon gift card.
Fourth Prize: Choose from a Krups Spice & Coffee Grinder with stainless steel blades, an OXO Good Grips 8" Stainless Steel Chef’s Knife, or a $20 Amazon gift card. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |
MARCH 2020
Taste of Home Cast Iron Sides and More |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2020 |
DESCRIPTION |
We all know roasts are great made in cast iron, but what else do you take up a notch by making it in your cast iron pan? Skip the roast recipes and show off your recipes for sides, breakfasts, soups, sandwiches, or desserts.
No more than 12 ingredients, please. Taste of Home wants to hear the background or story of each recipe. You may also upload a photo. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding QC), the 50 United States and DC who are age 18 or older. Once you have won the Grand Prize in a Taste of Home contest, you are not eligible to win a Grand Prize for one year; you may win lesser prizes. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $500.
First Prize: $300.
Second Prize: $150.
Third Prize: $75.
8 Honorable Mention Prizes: A book.
All winners may have their names and recipes published in a future Taste of Home magazine or cookbook. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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Duncan Hines Canada Baker's Club Monthly Rewards – March 2020 |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2020 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a creative recipe featuring at least one Duncan Hines product as an ingredient. Include a photo and be sure to give precise instructions.
This is an ongoing contest with no monthly thematic changes that we know of, but currently they are particularly excited to see your creative ideas for Perfect Size for 1 mug cake mixes. |
ELIGIBILITY |
You must be a resident of Canada to join the online community and participate. No age limit is stated. |
PRIZES |
Prize: Free Duncan Hines gifts. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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APRIL 2020
Cuisinart's "Get Cooking! Contest" - Period 16 |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2020 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe. This is the sixteenth in a series of contest periods, each judged separately. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Prize: Choice of Compact AirFryer, 14 cup Programmable Coffeemaker, or Precision Master 3.5 Quart Stand Mixer (ARV $300). Occasionally the choice may switch to other appliances with the same ARV. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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here for rules. |
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