Welcome to Georgia Chili Cooks and Cook Offs!
DISCOVER THE FLAVOR
Our Mission
Escape the ordinary and indulge in a chili extravaganza like no other. Georgia Chili Cooks and Cook Offs is the ultimate celebration of all things chili. Our dedicated team of chili enthusiasts brings together the best chili cook off events and teams in Georgia. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to bold and innovative creations, our festival showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of chili. Join us for a sizzling experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Plan your visit today and be a part of the chili revolution.
Chili is not so much food as a state of mind. Addictions to it are formed early in life and the victims never recover. On blue days in October, I get this passionate yearning for a bowl of chili, and I nearly lose my mind.
-Margaret Cousins-
MEET OUR CHILI TEAMS
The Chili Pros
The Chili Pros is a family operation. The idea of this came to me many years ago. I took the love of my hobby and combined it with the love of my family and we made it work. -Rick Sloss
The Chili Bean
The Chili Bean Team began with the question, "Do Beans Belong in Chili?" My husband (The Chili Pros) is from Texas, where beans are not in chili. So I entered with his recipe and added beans and WON! Hence, came The Chili Bean Team! -Missy Sloss
Pappa Dew
My love for cooking chili started years ago. Friends would gather together each year for a chili cook-off. I tried and won. So one cook-off led to others, which brought us to where we are now. My wife, myself, and a few family members always have a great time. We have met some amazing friends, who are now considered family, on this chili journey. I am hoping to meet more as we move along. God Bless the chili lovers!
Smoke A Fatty BBQ
-Nashville-
Our team competes in various food sports events, including BBQ, Chili, SCA, and World Food Championships. We are members of KCBS, Rib Cookoff Association, Steak Cookoff Association, Memphis BBQ Network, and the Southeast BBQ Championship. We have judged and competed in several ICS events and the World Chili Open in Myrtle Beach the past 2 years; placing 4th in 2022 and 5th in 2023. -Rick Neff
Cartel Chili
Meet Chef Sergio Gomez, the maestro of American chili cuisine. Born in Colombia and raised in the heartland of the United States, Sergio brings a deep love for regional flavors and a penchant for crafting soul-warming chili. With a culinary journey rooted in diverse South American traditions, he skillfully combines the rich heritage of Latin spices and East Coast influences. Sergio's commitment to using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients ensures that each bowl of chili tells a delicious story of his culinary diversity. Get ready for a symphony of flavors that celebrate the melting pot of American cuisine, courtesy of Chef Sergio Gomez,
Outlaw Heifers
We are a hiking group known as the Hiking Heifers because we equally love hiking and eating! In 2020, the dad of a certain Heifer encouraged us to compete in the Floyd Parks and Rec Chili Cook-off, so the OG Heifers decided to give chili cooking a shot. In true Heifer fashion, we became the “Outlaw Heifers,” setting up decorations and a cooking style that we love! For going on four years, we have meshed recipes, creating a crowd-favorite chili each year. Our decorations also draw a crowd in Rome. We love cooking our chili over an open fire in cast iron pots. We also enjoy doing that cooking surrounded by décor that makes for a fun photo op for visitors! Our chili and our booth always draw a crowd! Over the last few years, we have come to consider some of the other teams more than just competitors. We have been blessed to make them lifelong friends! Being able to fellowship with these people as we work hard on our booth and chili brings joy to our team!
-Briana -Cristy -Jennifer -Kitten -Sabre
