Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone. The Soup Cook Off is open to all those who love to cook and want to compete.

The Soup Cook Off has a total of three (3) chef division. The divisions are Professional, Amateur and Junior chef.

Professional Chef division are for Restaurants and those who have accredited degree from a culinary school. All other chefs are Amateur and Junior Division. Those who are 17 years of age or younger would participate in the Junior division.

Yes! Each chef competes for our coveted chef trophy from each division. The votes are cast by those who purchased a tickets to taste all the soup (general public). 

No, you do not need to know the type of soup you are cooking or the name when you register. We will contact you for this information two (2) weeks prior to the event.

All chef registrations must be completed through our website. You can register here. Payment can be made with all major credit cards or Paypal. All payments through our site are safe and secure.

Central PA is host to several Soup Cook Off with similiar formats. Our organization, Soup Cook Off, LLC operates two annaul Soup Cook Off's, one in the March and another in October.

A majority of the revenue goes to event rentals, purchasing supplies, paper products ,advertising, and other event needs and growth. After expenses, a portion of the revenue is donated to AKT Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps those in need.