Cub Cooking Competition 2025

Hello, young chefs!

 We are having our first Deben District Cooking competition for Cubs. We have been running it for many years for Scouts, and it seems like tremendous fun we are bringing to the Cubs section. We are stepping into the exciting world of flavors, creativity, and a dash of friendly competition. Are you ready to mix, mash, and make some culinary magic?

Here’s the challenge: you’ll be using your skills and imagination to create dishes that will wow our judges! Don’t worry—it’s not just about being the best chef; it’s about having fun, trying new things, and maybe discovering your inner kitchen superstar.

Remember, it’s not just about the taste; it’s also about presentation and teamwork. So, roll up your sleeves, put on your aprons, and let’s turn up the heat (safely, of course)!

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Time: 10:00 – 14:00 (Hall will be open from 09:45)

Location: 1st Kesgrave HQ, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 1JF

Theme: Lets Get Cooking

Leaders Information:

Cost:  £20 per Team, including Food

Teams:

  • 3 or 4 Cubs per Team
  • 1 Adult per Team
  • Need to provide their own equipment.
  • 1 Team per Pack (Maximum of 16 Teams). There may be an opportunity for Packs to have additional teams. Depending on how many groups sign up, I can confirm closer to the time.

Rules: Please read the rule here. Menu options are attached to the OSM Event.

To sign up a team: Please use this Microsoft Form located here. One form per team. Please complete the following details per team by no later than Friday, 24 October 2025.  

Regards,

Emma Pitcher

Programme team lead –  Cubs

[email protected]