Culinary Contender at #eatMYR

You've been invited to participate in the inaugural #eatMYR: A Culinary Celebration of the Grand Strand - CONGRATULATIONS! Well deserved. 

We’re bringing together the Grand Strand’s most celebrated chefs and rising culinary stars for an unforgettable afternoon of flavor, community, and purpose. This exclusive, invite-only event blends culinary art, entertainment and giving back — showcasing the very best our local food scene has to offer while raising awareness for #scneedshelp. 

We would be honored to feature your restaurant as one of our select culinary partners for this premiere tasting experience.

Ready to be part of something extraordinary?
Complete this application and secure your spot!

Let’s make the Grand Strand proud — one tasty bite at a time.

Here are the details on this event…

• Every culinary participant will need to make a $100 Donation to #scneedshelp for their entry fee. Once your application is approved you will receive an invoice to be paid online via Quickbooks from #scneedshelp. Please submit payment as soon as possible to secure your spot. **Non payment may result in losing your placement since we are limiting this to only 25 entries. 

• We will be offering a $1,000 CASH PRIZE for 5 DIFFERENT Judging Categories.

• Once you are approved you will have the opportunity to add on a Business Sponsorship Bundle for the event. 

  • For a $1,000 Donation this will include:

    • ½ Page Ad in our Official Event Book

    • Logo on TV Screens at the Event

    • Logo on Event Banner

    • Social Media Recognition

    • 2 General Admission Tickets

• All teams will be assigned a team number and will be expected to provide a tasting for a maximum of 1,000 attendees. 

• You will also have a reserved space in the front parking lot to park a vehicle, use for work space or product storage. A&A Produce will also have refrigerated trucks on site for you to use for food storage as needed. 

• Cook on gas. Cook on wood. Cook on site (There will be NO POWER). Cook at home. It does not matter to us. Marnie Kennedy will confirm with you the day of the event for what specific time your team is to turn in your judge’s sample. Please note there will not be a people’s choice vote for this event. 

• All teams will get a 10x10 area in a designated area of the Boathouse.These areas will be determined by the food categories. (Desserts will be inside the venue and tents will not be permitted. All other areas will be outside.)

• Please bring your own tent, chairs, tables, serving dishes, utensils etc. We will provide the portion cups, forks, and napkins. 

• All tents must be weighted for this event. 

• Load in for cooks, sponsors and vendors will be from 10am to 12pm and the event will start promptly at 2pm. 

• The event space will be closed to the public. 

• You must be set up and ready to go by 1:45pm

• All cooks must be compliant with current DHEC off site festival regulations. We can provide you a copy of those rules if needed. (Water, sanitizer and gloves at your station)

Culinary Contender applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. Once approved you will receive a notification from our board. Payment must be received in order to secure your spot. We are honored that you are interested in supporting this event to raise awareness and funds for #scneedshelp for our community.