GALLERY: Chefs heat things up at chili cook off
Published 4:38 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021
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A large crowd enjoys chili and good fun at Saturday's Chili Cook-off benefitting Natchez Children's Services. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Ashley Wilson serves chili at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Veronica Green and Jennifer McDonald serve chili for Delta Sigma Theta's team at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Zuri Hutchins, age 5, dances at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
TJ Baggett and Shannon Zimmerman of Loss Prevention Services celebrate after winning the People's Choice Award with over 300 tickets at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
The Krewe of Phoenix team celebrates after winning best decorated tent at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Susan Harris and Wesley Anderson with the Krewe of Phoenix at Saturday's Chili Cook-Off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Chuck Bearden of 1827 Sprits wins the third-place trophy at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Bob Knapik of Bob's Bar and Grill recieved a second place trophy at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Mike and Michael Rabb win the first-place trophy for Delta Bank at Saturday's Chili Cook-off. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Hundreds gathered on the Natchez Bluff Saturday to benefit Natchez Children’s Services while tasting hot chili.
First, second and third place judge’s awards from a blind taste test as well as a People’s Choice Award and best decorated tent.
The Krewe of Phoenix team took home the best tent award with hip, 80s MTV themed costumes and decorations.
People’s choice went to Loss Prevention Services, a new team competitor this year, with over 300 votes from attendees.
The third place judge’s award went to 1827 Spirits, second place to Bob’s Bar and Grill and first place to Delta Bank.
Above are pictures from Saturday’s event.