NYSAFC’s "Cookin’ in the House" competition returns to the Annual Conference! This year, fire department chefs will face off with their best chowder recipes. The Chowder Challenge will take place on Friday, June 14, 2013, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Cypress Rooms at the Turning Stone Resort, Verona, N.Y.

Each participating team will receive free One Day Tickets to attend the FIRE 2013 expo, plus a special gift for taking part in the challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Last year’s competition was a great success and the association looks forward to watching it grow this year.

Special guest judges Robert Painter (FDNY Engine 63 and NYSAFC Hands-On Training instructor) and John Sierp (FDNY Ladder 169) will join us again offering cooking demos. They’ve appeared on many TV shows, including "Chopped," "The Rachael Ray Show," and "24 Hour Restaurant Battle."

Come enjoy the demos and sample the competitors’ fare, or if you’ve got what it takes, participate in the Chowder Challenge!

You can find a competition registration form in February by clicking here.