🚨 NxtLvl Chili Cookoff 🚨
🌶️🔥 CALLING ALL CHILI MAKERS & CHILI LOVERS! 🔥🌶️
Living Hope Canine Rescue is teaming up with NxtLvl Catering & Eric EighttwoEight
Do you have a chili recipe that deserves the spotlight? Or just love tasting them all?
We’ve got the event for you 👇
📍 Romeo & Brewliet
📅 January 31st, 2026
⏰ Judging begins at 2:00 PM
Romeo & Brewliet's are hosting a Chili Cook-Off for a Cause benefiting 🐾 Living Hope Canine Rescue... and you do not want to miss this one!
🌶️ FOR COMPETITORS:
Think your chili has what it takes?
🔥 Up to 12 competitors
🏆 People’s Choice Award + Bragging Rights
👩🍳 Judged by 4 incredible chefs from NxtLvl Chefs CLT
👨🍳 PLUS Eric EighttwoEight
All skill levels welcome — home cooks, secret family recipes, first-timers… bring it on!
👉 Spots are limited, so sign up early!
🧁 FOR TASTERS:
Why pick just one chili when you can try them all?
🥄 Sample up to 12 different chilis
🧁 Bring your own muffin tin for the ultimate chili tasting flight
🗳️ Vote for your favorites
❤️ Every bite supports rescue dogs
(Limited tasting cups available if you forget your tin!)
🐾 CHILI FOR A CAUSE
Every spoonful helps provide care, vetting, and second chances for dogs in need through Living Hope Canine Rescue.
🔥 Think your chili can impress the pros?
🔥 Know someone who should compete? TAG THEM
🔥 Want in? Comment or message us for sign-up info!
Let’s eat chili, have fun, and do some good 💛🌶️
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