Carolina EGGfest Grill Teams

Grill Teams should plan to bring the following:·       All food products and ingredients to produce ~ (400) 1-2oz. samples·       BBQ Tools, including but not limited to tongs, spatulas, knives, cutting boards, meat thermometer, oven mitts/fire gloves, and Big Green Egg accessories·       Chafers,·       Folding Chairs (to remain on warning track dirt, NOT the outfield grass)·       Coolers (for food products only; BYOB is strictly prohibited)·       Additional serving materials if you plan to provide more than 400 samples·       Tent Décor (you are responsible for any damage to the tents. Please refrain from stapling, pining, or using nonremovable adhesive to the tents)·       Promotional signage and menus

Yes, Grill Teams are required to bring their own meat product and all other ingredients. Our partners at Hickory Nut Gap Farms will be offering our Grill Teams a discount on product for this EGGfest! More details to be shared once registered.

Grill team participants must be 18 years or older OR accompanied by a parent or guardian chaperone who would be responsible for the deposit, the Big Green Egg Grill, and all pre-event communications.

Four (4) participants are allowed per team. For teams of more than 4 participants, another tent and deposit will need to be booked and placed. If you are making multiple registrations as a two-tent team, someone from our team will be in touch to confirm.

Each Grill Team registration includes usage of:·       (1) Large Big Green Egg Grill·       (1) Large Big Green Egg Nest·       (1) EGGvector·       (1) 10 x 10 Tent·       (2) 8ft Tables, one for back of house and one for front of house·       (1) 5 gallon ACE bucket to be used for gray water and soiled utensils·       (400) 2oz plastic sample cups·       (400) sample forks or toothpicks dependent on sample product·       (1) 20lb bag of charcoal ·       (1) Roll of Paper Towels·       (1) Box of Food Prep Gloves·       Additional ice will be available; if you are bringing raw meat on-site, it is expected to be brought in on ice to ensure temperature controls·       Access to trash disposal·       Access to hand-washing station·       Access to refrigeration space·       Access to produce and utensil sink (separate from hand-washing station)

No, your 4 team members will be given free entry to the event during the Grill Team load-in and set-up window, at which time they will be given their Grill Team credential to allow them re-entry to the event, if needed.

Yes! At checkout for your registration, please add-on the Big Green Egg package. If you've already registered and didn't add-on the package, please call the Tourists Box Office at 828-258-0428 prior to the EGGfest as inventory is limited.

Failure to participate will result in loss of your refundable deposit. When planning an event of this scope, commitment is paramount to ensure an enjoyable experience for all parties and limited stress to all involved in event production. Furthermore, Grill Team space is limited, and your cancellation potentially robbed another willing participant of the opportunity. Transfer of registration will only be allowed up until menu submissions are due (See Divisions & Awards). Deposits will not be refunded but rather transferred along with the registration. The deposit cardholder will be responsible for the actions and damages caused by whoever takes your place in the EGGfest, choose wisely.

Please notify the Event Director at your earliest opportunity. You can participate with less than four team members or add someone to your team. If the member who is no longer participating was the deposit cardholder, the transfer rules still apply: they will be responsible for the actions and damages caused by the remaining team, including their replacement.

Deposits will be refunded after your team has participated in the EGGfest and returned the Big Green Egg Grill without damage.