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TASTING TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR $5-proceeds go to Centre LGBT+ Tasters also will have option to vote for honorable mention winner!

CONTESTANTS: To enter please fill out the form below and submit your fee ($25)

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We have 17 contestant openings available and 3 alternates.

DEADLINE to register: JUNE 14th, 2024

Entry Fees are non-refundable.

CONTEST RULES

  1. Contestants must pre-register, no walk in entry’s are permitted. Individuals and teams are welcomed under one entry.

  2. Contestants must sign in at the registration table upon arrival. You will be assigned your number upon check in.

  3. Baked Goods must be prepared in advance and brought to the competition. On site baking is not permitted. Contestants need to bring their own serving utensils.

  4. Contestants should have prepared between 4-6 dozen cookies/baked goods to serve community tasters in addition to judges entries.

  5. Contestants MUST have an ingredients list at their station (recipe not needed) this is for anyone who may have allergies to see the ingredients listed. REQUIRED

  6. Eating utensils such as plates, forks and napkins will be provided.

  7. Each contestant will prepare their entry with their assigned number on it for the judges. Runners will collect the entry’s and deliver them to be judged. No identifying details are allowed.

  8. Judges will be facing away from the chef stations or in a separate area altogether to keep the judging fully anonymous.

  9. Contestants are responsible for the station clean up.

JUDGING

  • Judging will start promptly at 1pm-no late admittance will be allowed.

  • Winners will be announced once the judging has commenced around 3:00pm

  • 3 rounds of judging will occur to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

  • An honorable mention winner will be selected by ticket holders/public.

  • Judging is based on TASTE & PRESENTATION-THEME MATTERS.

ROUND 1

  • Each judge will sample the 17 submissions and rank them on a scale from 1-10 based on the criteria above.

  • The top 5 highest points will move on to round 2.

  • In the event of a tie, a 4th judge will be asked to sample the tied chili’s and rank them to break the tie.

ROUND 2

  • The top 5 finalists will be tasted a second time and the top 3 will be chosen.

ROUND 3

  • Each judge will rank the top 3 finalists.

  • Based on the rankings received the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be determined.

  • Honorable Mention winner is chosen by votes/public voting.

Pride Bake Off Entry

MEET OUR 2025 JUDGES

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Chef Zach Lorber, he/him CEC, CSFE, CDM,CFPP

Chef Zach Lorber is the culinary arts instructor at State College Area High School teaching 4 levels of students professional track cooking and baking. Chef Lorber has been at State High for 5 years and absolutely loves the transition from industry. Prior to teaching, Chef Lorber spent 6 1/2 years as the managing chef at Penn State Altoona, several years around central Pennsylvania at Foxdale Village, Lock Haven University, and Bedford Springs Resort, and several years in and around New York City after living the transient chef life and wandering the country working in restaurants, professional sports stadiums, and universities. Originally from Wisconsin, Chef Lorber is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and will soon complete his master's degree in Workforce Education at Penn State University. Chef Lorber is a certified executive chef with the American Culinary Federation and certified secondary food service educator with the National Restaurant Association's Education Foundation. Chef Lorber lives in Port Matilda with his wife Megan, two sons (Derrick - 16, Juan - 11), and their crazy dog Doug.
Chef Susan Hohman, she/her
Susan Hohman is currently the instructional paraprofessional for the State College Area High School’s culinary arts program where she support 2 instructors over 6 different classes. Sue retired from Penn State University Housing and Food Services in March 2023 after spending 20 years cooking at Findlay Dining Commons. Prior to Penn State, Sue ran the food service operations for the Huntingdon Elks Club. Sue loves gardening, spending time with her wonderful grandchildren, and playing with her dogs. 

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