Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025

Time: 09:30 – 14:00

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

Theme: Ready Steady Cook

This year, we are shaking things up with a Ready Steady Cook theme. The Scouts will create a menu from the ingredients supplied by the District, and then they will need to buy anything else they require on the day from Tesco or “our pantry”.

On the day, the teams of 3 or 4 Scout-aged members will be expected to cook a meal on gas stoves. Please bring a range of equipment, e.g. pans, frying pans, chopping boards, knives, plates, cutlery, measuring spoons, measuring jugs, mixing bowls etc.

Cost will be £20 for each team entered. (Food is included)

To sign up, please use this Microsoft Form located here. Please complete the following details per team by no later than Sunday, 19 January 2025.

Rules and Information for the Day

  • This has been designed to meet the Scout Chef activity badge requirements.
  • Payment can be made on the day – cash or via BACS to Deben District Scout Council Sort Code: 20-16-12 Account Num: 33426408
  • Teams must consist of either 3 or 4 Scouts.
  • Teams will be expected to prepare a 2-course meal. The main course must be served hot – the other courses may be served either hot or cold and will require some preparation.
  • Teams must provide a small portion for the judges. Scouts are expected to eat their meals! Please consider any dietary, cultural and religious requirements of your group.
  • There will be recipe ideas provided at the event. These are provided for information only.
  • Food will be provided. No food items should be brought with you.

Each team must provide the following:

  • Cooking equipment for preparing food
  • Pots & pans that can be used on gas stoves.
  • Stoves and Gas bottles
  • Table covering and any decorations
  • Tea towels and washing up kit
  • Eating kit for eating the meal and presenting a portion for the judges
  • Fire Blanket

Teams will be supplied with the following:

  • Food
  • Remaining budget to buy additional items from Tesco.
  • Hot water for washing up
  • One (6-foot) table for preparation
  • One (3-foot) table to present the meal.

Each team is responsible for cleaning up its area and equipment.

Leaders

Teams must be accompanied by at least one adult prepared to take responsibility for their team’s welfare and remain on-site during the competition. Adults are not permitted to assist the teams during the competition but may be asked to help with general supervision, setting up and clearing away.

Health Forms

We don’t need copies of health or emergency contact forms for your Scouts, but please make sure that the adults supporting the teams on the day have this information with them in case it is needed.

The following breakdown will be used for marking the competition:

·       Balance & nutritional value of menu: 10 marks

·       Budgeting and creativity: 10 marks

·       Planning & preparation of food: 10 marks

·       Hygiene (including clearing & washing up!): 10 marks

·       Teamwork: 10 marks

·       Presentation: 10 marks

·       Taste: 10 marks

·       Judge’s personal score: 10

Teams: 1 Team per Troop (Maximum of 16 Teams). There may be an opportunity for Groups to have additional teams. Depending on how many groups sign up, I can confirm closer to the time.

If you have any questions, then please get in touch. I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Thanks,

Lee Hodgson

1st Kesgrave Scout Leader