A UHCL Tradition
The Chili Cook-Off is the longest-standing tradition at UHCL. Held every spring, the cook-off welcomes students, faculty, staff and the community to campus for chili tastings, food, music and fun. Members of the university and alumni can form teams and submit their chili recipes for a chance at bragging rights. And to add to the fun, Hunter, our beloved mascot, celebrates his birthday at the cook-off! This is a great opportunity to bring your family and friends to show them what campus life is all about.
Event Details
The 31st Annual Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Noon on April 4, has been canceled. For
more information regarding the event(s), call 281-283-0000.
Date: Saturday, April 4. (Canceled)
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Place: UHCL Recreation and Wellness Center Backyard
Cost: Free and open to the public
Tasting kit: $5 | Cash Only | Consists of three chili samples.
Parking: Free in Student Lot D
Directions to UHCL
Cook-Off Team Registration
Do you have this year’s winning recipe? Register your team today! The Chili Cook-Off team registration is open until February 28 for a $40 general registration fee. Team entry payments are to be made in person at the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (cash or check).
Alumni Team Registration Student, Faculty and Staff Team Registration
2019 Awards
| Award | Group |
|---|---|
| 1st place Judged Chili |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| 2nd place Judged Chili |
Bikini Bottom Dwellers (Hawk Leadership Institute) |
| 3rd place Judged Chili |
Dinoversity (Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) |
| Judged Spirit |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Best Chili – Popular Vote |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Spirit – Popular Vote |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Cook’s Choice - Popular Vote | SSI Superheroes |
| SGA Award |
Bikini Bottom Dwellers (Hawk Leadership Institute) |