Ready Steady Cook – District Scout Competition

The annual Spire Cooking Competition is fast approaching! Each Scout Group is invited to enter one team of three Scouts (maximum age 14½ on the day of competition) to take part
in this exciting culinary challenge.

Theme: British Regional Meal
Teams must prepare: – A main course and a pudding, both from the same region of the
UK. – Two different sauces (e.g., gravy, cheese sauce, custard).
Teams should be ready to explain the origins of their chosen dishes.

• Teams have a budget of £12 for ingredients. Please bring all receipts for judging.
• Participants must provide their own utensils, crockery, washing-up supplies, and a
  twin gas burner with gas.
• Tables and table protectors will be provided

Judging Criteria
Judges will assess:

• Taste – Imagination & Creativity
• Presentation
• Teamwork
• Budgeting
• Hygiene

Up to four independent judges will oversee the competition.

Event Timetable

• 2:00pm – Arrival & base preparation
• 2:30pm – Cooking begins; judges observe progress
• 4:30pm – Final judging
• 4:50pm – Results & Awards

Entry Details
Please submit entries by 6th February 2026 along with the £5 entry fee (cheques payable
to Chesterfield & District Scout Council).
The winning team will go on to represent the District at the County Cooking Competition
on 25th April 2026 at Matlock Green Scout Hut.
Note: Each team member must bring a completed medical form on the day