Dear Cook/Chef Participants: 

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On behalf of "A Tast of Black Milwaukee" & "Men Who Cook", we are excited and honored to have you participate in our 24th Annual “Men Who Cook” competition.

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We, like many residents of Wisconsin, are thrilled that these events are continuing in Milwaukee, and you will make the success even greater. From seasoned salads, the best ribs in town, to homemade ice cream, your interest and willingness to be one of our honored “cooks/chefs” for this community-wide event will surely make history. Our goal is to recruit a minimum of 10 local restaurants.” If you know of others who might be interested in participating, please have them contact us.

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This will be an opportunity to put your culinary skills on display for the entire city to enjoy, while at the same time, creating harmony and a real sense of togetherness. To aid in the organization of this event, we are requesting your assistance with the following:

Complete the registration form (By June 6th, 2025.)

 

You will be Charged $100.00 for this registration. You will be able to sell your regular menu throughout the event. However, this is a fundraiser, and free samples must be available to the visiting audience.  Sample size is one once. If a person wants more, you are free to sell to them at the price you have determined.   

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Both "Men Who Cook" and "A Taste of Black Milwaukee" will be ticketed events. Participants will purchase tickets for $1 each. Tickets will be presented to individual cooks; cooks will give a one-ounce sample of the dish to the person presenting the ticket.

 

Wristbands should be shown to you prior to giving a food sample.  One sample per wristband. (The one sample rule does not apply for the "Men Who Cook' Competition.)

 

If tickets are purchased, tickets are only for the samples given, they have no monetary value. You can discard them at the end of the competition/event.  

 

Please email the name of your food dish and how you would like to have your information displayed. (PLEASE BE CREATIVE) [I.e., “Victor’s Victorious Veal Parmesan”] to xaviafox@xaviafox.com

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Again, we look forward to your participation and hope that you are getting as excited as we are. If you have any questions regarding the content of this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact our director of events, Xavia at xaviafox@xaviafox.com

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 “Restaurant/Cooks/Chefs” Responsibility

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Provide sample servings of a food dish/item. You should prepare at least 250 (one ounce) single servings. (Estimated attendance)

Provide all necessities for preparation of purposed dish/item. (I.e., meats, ingredients, etc.)

The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce will not reimburse you for your food purchases.

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 “The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.” Responsibility

-Provide all necessities for keeping food dish/item at appropriate serving temperature, and containers from which it will be served. (Chafers, Sterno, Serving Utensils, Sample Cups, Sample Spoons, Aluminum Foil (onsite), Gloves, Hand Sanitizer for all volunteers and participating “restaurants.”, Table & Chairs, and some condiments for event participants.) -Provide volunteers to assist the “restaurants” during the event. (Maintain supplies, collect tickets, assist in serving, etc.)

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Please Note:

All food must be ready to be served by 11:00am

All food/dish items must be set up by: 10:45am

ALL FOOD MUST BE COOKED PRIOR TO ARRIVING ONSITE