Bay Breeze Patio will host the 10th Annual Eggs on the Beach EggFest Grilling Competition, November 2, 2024, at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. To enhance the grilling competition, Bay Breeze Patio is waiving the registration fee for non-profit cook teams. Grill masters are invited to register a team to benefit a designated charity, and compete for a chance to win a cash donation toward the cause. The non-profit team with the most “Taster” votes will earn the title of “best bite” and a $3,500 donation.
“The non-profit category has been a great success over the years and allowed Eggs on the Beach to have a greater impact on our community,” said Susan Kiley, co-owner of Bay Breezes Patio and co-founder of the event. “Last year, Healing Paws for Warriors teamed up with Swiftly Catered to serve several different bites and wow tasters, earning visibility for their mission and a donation for their organization. By not limiting the number of non-profit cook teams, we hope even more local charities will join us for this fun, cook-friendly competition.”
In addition to the Taster’s Choice first-place non-profit winner, awards will be given for second and third place as well. The non-profit cook team with the second most taster votes earns a $2,500 donation, and the third-place team will earn $1,500 donation toward their cause. Each cook team up to six persons will receive use of a tent, two tables and a large or extra large Big Green Egg. Cook Teams create bite-size portions of their favorite recipes to be judged by the public as well as honorary judges who will evaluate bites based on taste, presentation, and creativity and award Judges’ Trophies. Cook Teams age 21+ are also rewarded with Abita Beer during the competition.
“Our goal is to host the most fun, cook-friendly competition in the region while giving back to our local community,” shared Wayne Paul.
Last year’s non-profit winners included Healing Paws for Warriors in partnership with Swiftly Catered, The Eggstras for South Walton Academy, and The Brotherhood of Distinguished Gentleman. The delicious annual event benefits two local charities–the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. Located on Eglin Air Force Base, the Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for military families during treatment for serious illness or physical/occupational therapy. Based in Santa Rosa Beach, Food for Thought provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare foods for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals.
For those who have considered owning a Big Green Egg, Demo Eggs, which will be used during the event, will be sold in advance with nest (metal stand) and plate setter for a discounted price. Both large and X-Large Eggs will be sold and all come with a limited lifetime warranty. Demo Eggs can be picked up after the event.
Taster tickets are also on sale now with special advance pricing of $50/adult, $15/child (age 11-17) and kids 10 and under are free. Backyard and restaurant cook teams are $50/team of up to six. Sponsorships are also available. To register a non-profit team, email [email protected].
