Munich Chili Cookoff 2005 - Chilli Competition

Every year in Munich there is a Chili cookoff. This is a competition to see who can cook the best and strongest chilli. Aswell as the chili contest, there are also live bands and other entertainments.

The last 2 years (2003, 2004) the cookoff were hosted at Zic Zac.

I now have had official confirmation from Brandon the organiser that this years will be held on Saturday 23rd July at the Deutches Museum.

See the TT threads - Munich Chili Cookoff 2004 and Munich Chili Cookoff 2003.

...and the official homepage here: Munich Chili Cookoff.

This is an excellent day, come along and enter your attempts, you never know.

The winner last year wasnt even from Texas!

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in.

I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted."

Here are the scorecards from the event:

Chili # 1 Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.

Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild

Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili

Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili

Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.

Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers

Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer.

Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic

Judge # 1 -- Black 20 bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. bitch is starting to look HOT-just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?

Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.

Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.

Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shit myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.

Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili

Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like shit to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, its too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

Chili #8 Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili

Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balance chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili.

man you posted that last year too. Still funny though. I'll show up.

Hi all,

Glad to see the interest!!! Here are more details... let me know if anyone has questions. I really think this year is going to be the biggest and best yet. I'm still working details, but thinking about adding some suprises (for the TT crowd only, what would you think about a mechanical bull being added to the event?).

6th Annual Munich Chili Cookoff - Deutsches Museum, Saturday, 23rd July 2005



For the sixth consecutive year, a group of friends and I are organizing a chili cook-off and country music festival. Basing the event on the world-famous chili cook-off in Terlingua, Texas, we hold a chili con carne cooking contest, using local Munich "chefs" as the judges.

After the winners are announced, the festivities continue with live country music. This year's chili cookoff will take place at the Deutsches Museum, right in the middle of the city!!! We'll be doing this thing rain or shine as we now have ample space both indoors and outdoors. We'll get started around 14:00.

To enter a chili in the competition, contestants must bring their chili pre-cooked and register it by 15:00 (5 euro entry fee, which collects to go straight to the winner). The Deutsches Museum's kitchen will heat the chili prior to judging. A cash prize (based on number of entrants) will be awarded to the winner. Second and Third-place prizes will also be awarded.

When the sun sets, new drink specials will begin and we'll be brining in a DJ for those who want to take the party well into the night. We're going all out this year and we're planning a lot of surprises as well. Mark your calendars!!

Entrance is EUR5.00 All proceeds go to charity or to next year's cook-off (depending on amount). The Munich Chili Cookoff is a not-for-profit event.

For information: http://www.chilicookoff.de
E-Mail: brandon.bichler@gmail.com
Phone: +49 173 949 8995

Seriously hot! I will be there, may even make a pot myself
@ 3 Lions, I usually put mushrooms in aswell - and maybe sweetcorn - didn't realise that was a chilli faux pas

Who else wants to make some?

@Gen - Yeah I know, I wanted to keep a bit of nostalgia in the thread. Besides I know last year a few who were going to enter didnt in the end and I also know that a lot more are interested in taking part this year.

Hopefully we'll keep the title in Europe again this year!!

All's fair in love and... um... chili. Honestly, the Europeans have traditionally been strong in the cookoff. They won the 1st annual and the 5th annual, despite the mushrooms... Good luck to all.

Mechanical bull. Oh, yes please! I did it once and made a total fool of myself, falling off at the 2nd slowest speed. I'm willing to do it again.

Mechanical Bull...HELL YEAH!!!

Too bad that I will be sunning on the beaches in Charleston at that time. You all wouldn't stand a chance in Texas Hell of winning. FYI, chilli ain't just Texan ya nose!
Mushrooms don't belong in Chilli! A little Cinnamon, OK, but no damn mushrooms! (I do put mushrooms in just about everything else, but not chilli!)

AAAUUURRRRGGGH!!! WHY DON'T YOU JUST GIVE ME A PAPER CUT AND POUR LEMON JUICE IN IT???

signed,
someone who begrudgingly thought 3Lions' chilli was actually quite good, but will not admit it now because a European winning this contest is just WRONG

this was great fun last year, heartily recommended to all. brandon's band are great!

not going to be here unfortunately. sob.

Excellent! Looking forward to heading out again this year.

I'm proud to say that our kitchen is home to the 2004 top prize winning chili!!

A bit o trivia:

Oh sadness, after I'm gone If anyone wants to have a mini chili cook off for practice I'll offer myself as a professional flavor expert judge