Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
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Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 am to 08:30 pm (GMT-05:00)
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, United States
Can you cook the best Jambalaya, Pastalaya or Gumbo around?
Well come on out and put your reputation to the test.
Be a part of one of the largest cooking competitions in south Louisiana!!
Event Advertising / Sponsorships are availible, see below for details!!
WHEN: Thursday, October 2nd,2025
WHERE: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Luling, Louisiana
Everyone and anyone can register a cooking team and everyone is invited to attend.
Early registration fee is $175.00 per team.
Each paid Team registration is provided 4 entry bracelets. Additional bracelets can be purchased.
Registration fee will increase to $200.00 per team, on Sept, 19, 2025
“Big Pot Sponsor” $1,500 and above
· Company Logo displayed on stage banner
· Company Name announced on stage at event
· 2-Personalized Social Media Recognition Posts
“Little Pot Sponsor” $500 to $1,500
· Company Name displayed on banner with other sponsors
· Company Name announced on stage at event
· “Group Thank You” post on social media
“In-Kind Sponsor” $2,500 and above
· Company Logo displayed on stage banner
· Company Name announced on stage at event
· “Group Thank You” post on social media
“In-Kind Sponsor” $500 to $2,500
· Company name displayed on banner with other sponsors
· Company Name announced on stage at event
· “Group Thank You” post on social media
1 to 2 teams will be provided a 10' wide x 20' deep cooking area.
3 to 4 teams will be provided a 20' wide x 20' deep cooking area.
5 or more teams will be provided a 30' wide x up to 30' deep cooking area.
Additional cooking space can be purchased to accommodate larger tent sizes.
• Due to space limitations cooking trailers will not fit within the layout and cannot be accommodated within your assigned cooking area. Thanks for your understanding.
This is a fun, family event that invites family, business, and industry teams from across the region to compete for the titles of Best Jambalaya, Gumbo and Pastalaya!!!
AWARD INFORMATION
COOK-OFF RULES
EVENT TIMELINE
Setup - 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Contestants Begin Cooking - 10:00 am
Gates open to Public - 3:00 pm
Judges Arrive - 3:00 pm
Judging Occurs - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Serving to the public begins - 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Live Music Begins- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
People’s Choice voting ends - 6:30 pm
Ceremony / Award Prizes/ People Choice - 7:30 pm
Event ends after awards are given out - 7:30 pm
Clean Up - 7:30 pm - until
AWARD INFORMATION
1st place teams for each division will take home a large prize paddle for 1 year and free entry into the following year's event
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division, including People's Choice, will receive a prize paddle commemorating their placement.
Also check out other Music events in Luling, Entertainment events in Luling.
Tickets for 2025 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Cooking Teams (or Extra Space) Entries. | 189 USD |
Extra Entry Bracelets | 10 USD |
"Big Pot Sponsorship" $1,500 and above. | Free |
“Little Pot Sponsorship” $500 to $1,500 | Free |
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