Chili cook off

[PineBarren]

I've been having a look online for a uk based chili cook off but the results have been pretty poor . Has anyone ever been to one uk or stateside? I'd love to go to one and see how much of a man im not and maybe enter my own concoction(and immediately get beaten by a chili vet)

[redtwin]

You may have trouble finding a UK Chili cook off as they spell it "Chilli" over here.

Yes, I know, it looks weird. It is one of the few words I refuse to adapt my spelling of since moving here.

[Dr G]

Walk into any branch of Nando's and count the number of people who order 'lemon and herb'. Then order for yourself a portion of something 'extra hot' and marvel at how it compares favourably with tomato ketchup in terms of kick.

That is the state of hot food in the UK

EDIT: No, I don't make a habit of eating there!

[Wild Rumpus]

I went to one in Glasgow last year. It was organised by the excellent Lupe Pintos Deli. Several Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes in the west end of Glasgow took part. Of course you have to have a drink at every establishment so I was quite relaxed by the end of the evening....

[jontysafe]

There`s a great one in All Cannings every year at The Kings Arms. My father in law usually wins the hottest category and also the best vegetarian option. Truly inedibly hot IMHO but some love it. One woman actually assaulted him it was so hot. And yes he`s quite mad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwm0Ak_iGdc

[The Major]

Dr G said:

Walk into any branch of Nando's and count the number of people who order 'lemon and herb'. Then order for yourself a portion of something 'extra hot' and marvel at how it compares favourably with tomato ketchup in terms of kick.

That is the state of hot food in the UK

EDIT: No, I don't make a habit of eating there!

bks, that is just internet warrior talk, I like hot things an the extra hot is nothing 'like tomato sauce' makes my head go funny after eating it for a while, as hot chilli should do.

[Chillimaster]

Your wish is my command!

www.chilligonebarmy.com

2nd Annual Reading Chilli Cook-off!

[Gus Sette]

Haha - hello Jon - at least I assume that's you 'Chillimaster' !

Having attended the first 2 Reading Chilli Cook-Offs I can confirm that they are 'proper' events.
I'm looking forward to getting to a few more this year.
The Upton Cheney event would be the one to go for - as it's held on a chilli farm.

Gus.