Welcome Soup Makers!
We’re so glad that you’re here. Each of you is encouraged to make a soup that you truly love – the kind that warms your heart as much as your spoon. We also delight in soups with a splash of international flair, so don’t be afraid to share a taste of your heritage or travels!
Important notes:
- We ask soup makers to plan for 18-20 litres of their delicious creation.
- We will have heating elements on hand – but can discuss specifics before you make your soup.
- Sensational Elora provides a $60 stipend to help pay for ingredients.
Rules for the Sensational Soup-Off
How scoring works:
Each soup’s score will be based on:
- 50% audience attendee voting
- 50% judges scores
Judges will score each soup on:
- Taste – 50%
- Use of local ingredients (where applicable) – 25%
- Display and presentation – 25%
Category adjustments:
To keep things fair and fun for all ages and experience levels, the judges’ total scores will be adjusted as follows:
- Professional Chefs – no adjustment
- Amateur Cooks +5 points
- Youth Participants– +10 points
Prizes:
The top three total scores (after all adjustments) will win prizes – these may be from any category.
Share your soup recipe! Your recipe could be featured in the Sensational Soup-Off cookbook we’re creating, celebrating the wonderful soups and soup makers who are part of this event.