New to the Great Grill Off this year – take your shot at $500! Help us break in our new middle-school-sized gym by competing in our three-quarter court contest for a chance to win $500. Purchase tickets at the event: one for $5 or three for $10. Sponsored by ASAP! Promotional Product Idea Leaders. Check out the rules below and take the winning shot on Sunday, June 9!
It’s almost here! The Great Grill Off has become one of the highlights of the summer in Wayne County. We are excited to welcome 11 teams from the community to compete for your vote for Best Burger. Their commitment to amazing food and helping kids overcome trauma is outstanding. We hope to see you on June 9! And we hope you come hungry!
Our Seventh Annual Great Grill Off takes place during our 50th anniversary year! As we gear up for this summer favorite event (now just five weeks away), we invite you to learn more about the roots of our organization.
When CCHO opened in 1969, the vision of our founders was both simple and profound: a place where kids and God could meet. We are grateful that their vision has not only been fulfilled, but that it’s grown into our purpose of helping children, adults and families experience their worth in Christ.
In those 50 years, CCHO has expanded in so many ways. We now have four residential cottages on our campus housing as many as 36 kids at a time; we’ve developed a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the mental, emotional, physical, recreational and spiritual needs of each of our young residents; we offer equine-assisted therapy from One Heart Stables on our Wooster campus; and today, our family of ministries includes Encompass Christian Counseling and Encourage Foster Care.
To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we will be sharing stories of the lives that have been forever changed by the work God has done through our family of ministries. Peruse the first nine stories here and check back throughout the year for more stories from this series.
We look forward to sharing this special anniversary with you on Sunday, June 9! So gather friends and family to taste delicious sliders and picnic classics and enjoy a host of family activities at our Seventh Annual Great Grill Off!
Check out the infographic for all the great stats from the day. CCHO and our family of ministries would once again like to thank everyone who came despite the sketchy weather reports. We had more than 500 votes in our annual burger contest, with Wooster’s own Spoon Market successfully defending their crown with the awesome Hercules burger, which was no small feat considering the yummy entries from our other community teams (Lone Star Butcher and Deli Shop, Gouda Bar & Grill, and The Pines) and our four CCHO campus teams. A day like this would not be possible without our incredible volunteers, who once again stepped up to make this day unforgettable for all who attended, and special thanks to our generous event sponsors!
Want a taste of how much fun the 2018 Great Grill Off was? Check out the gallery below and be sure to join us on June 9, 2019 for the next Great Grill Off!
There is one clear theme for this year’s burger teams: bacon. Not that every burger at this year’s Great Grill Off will feature the most delicious of the cured meats, but as you can see below, many of them do. And we ain’t complainin’!
There are, of course, a whole bunch of bacon-less burgers to choose from, and each of them sounds as delicious as the last. Which is to say: Good luck choosing which of these three you’re going to taste this coming Sunday, June 10 from 12:30 – 3:30, let alone which one will ultimately get your vote for the day’s best burger and take home this awesome trophy! Do you prefer your burgers with BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo or just the standard condiments? How about some real maple syrup? American cheese, feta, fried mozzarella, or gouda mac & cheese?
Wooster’s own and 2017 champion Spoon Market & Deli returns to the Great Grill Off with a new burger, the Hercules, and the competition promises to be fierce. Will one of the other community and CCHO teams take the crown from Spoon? Your vote will help decide.
Get a sneak peek below, and be sure to bring the whole family and all of your friends out for this FREE event!
Grilled by: Spoon Market & Deli
A classic caprese burger with a twist – fried cheese! Fried mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze and basil oil on a brioche bun
Grilled by: Miracle Workers (CCHO-CRC)
Doritos, bacon, special seasoning, chipotle mayo & cheese
Grilled by: Gouda Bar & Grill
Mac & cheese (gouda, cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese), slice of cheddar and bacon
Grilled by: Encompass East
Feta cheese, dill sauce (cucumbers, dill, sour cream, lemon juice, salt & pepper) and spinach
Grilled by: Lone Star Butcher and Deli Shop
Bacon, Worcestershire sauce, dried minced onion, salt & pepper, and smoked BBQ sauce
Grilled by: AVENGERS (Encompass Central)
Garlic, onion powder, salt & pepper, pickle, lettuce, tomato and American cheese
Grilled by: The Pines Golf Club & Restaurant
American cheese, black bean chili relish, yellow mustard, house slaw
Grilled by: Encompass West
Bacon, yellow onion, brown sugar, salt & black pepper, apple vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, dash of cayenne, real maple syrup
It’s almost here! The Great Grill Off has become one of the highlights of the summer in Wayne County, but it wouldn’t be possible each year without the support of some truly incredible sponsors who help us pull it all together. This year, we are grateful for Mennonite Mutual, Sysco, the Commercial Savings Bank, Frito-Lay, Hartzler’s Family Dairy, and Putt ‘n Stuff!
Great Grill Off attendees have been treated to some delicious food on Christian Children’s Home of Ohio campus for years, but our 2017 grill teams took it to a whole new level this summer! Highlighted by burgers from a host of new community teams and CCHO campus entries, this year’s Great Grill Off menu will be tough to beat next summer.
Of course, the food was just part of the fun, as families had a great time on the bounce houses, miniature horse rides and tractor ride, and the kids couldn’t get enough of the carnival games and face painting! In total, nearly 1,100 people joined us on our Wooster campus this year, and we served almost 3,500 total Certified Angus Beef burgers and another 348 frankfurters along with 18 gallons of Hartzler’s Family Dairy ice cream! Check out this infographic for a look at some of the stats from the day.
It was another great day for CCHO and its family of ministries, and we’d like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the beautiful weather, grab a few burgers and support our work. And congratulations to Wooster’s own Spoon Market, whose Little Rascals burger received the most votes in our burger contest. Thank you to all of our burger teams (Lone Star Butcher and Deli Shop, Buckeye Nutrition, Bishop’s, Wooster Hope Center, Smoke the Burger Joint and our four campus teams) as well as our incredible event sponsors!
See all the fun we had in the gallery below!
The fifth-annual Great Grill Off is nearly here! Our Wooster campus is just about ready to welcome everyone this Sunday, June 11, and the weatherman has promised us a beautiful summer day. While kids are no doubt looking forward to the bounce houses, tractor rides and carnival games, we can’t wait to help decide whose burger is best!
There are all sorts of things to keep you busy at the Great Grill Off, and plenty of food to keep you well fed. We have 10 teams that will be competing for your vote each with a unique burger creation that will surely make your mouth water. Even better, your vote will be entered to win an incredible Grill Prize Pack featuring a three-burner gas BigHorn Grill, 10 pounds of Certified Angus Beef, “Bread for a Year” from Panera, and a gift basket from Smoke in Wooster that includes grilling items, a $15 gift certificate, a hat and a t-shirt. You have to vote to win!
So whose burger will win? Good luck voting for just one of these 10 choices:
Grilled by: Lone Star Butcher and Deli Shop
BBQ sauce, kosher salt, garlic, smoked salt, pepper and spices
Grilled by: Just Horsing Around-Buckeye (Buckeye Nutrition)
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and spices
Grilled by: Encompass East
Fresh ginger root, minced garlic, salt, topped w/ cole-slaw mix, green onions, chow mein noodles, asian toasted sesame salad dressing and mayo
Grilled by: The Spoon Fighters (Spoon Market)
Wisconsin white cheddar, peach apricot spicy chutney, basil aioli, caramelized onions, smoked bacon and field greens
Grilled by: Champs (CCHO-CRC)
Sweet and Spicy bacon jam, special seasoning, grilled mango, pineapple with Colby Jack cheese
Grilled by: Bishop’s
American cheese, coleslaw and mixed nuts
Grilled by: The Best in the West (Encompass West)
Bacon, grilled onion and green peppers, onion straws, BBQ mayo and cheese
Grilled by: Wooster Hope Center
Guggisburg Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, gravy and a secret ingredient
Grilled by: Encompass Central
Meatball Burger (mixed with Italian seasonings, garlic, bread crumbs, parmesan & egg) stuffed with ricotta cheese and provolone and covered in marinara sauce
Grilled by: Smoke the Burger Joint
Pepper, salt, garlic powder, dry mustard, flour, unsalted butter, sharp cheddar cheese, smoked gouda, heavy cream, milk and chicken stock
As we wrap up the final week of preparations before the fifth-annual Great Grill Off this Sunday, June 11, we wanted to send a quick thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for making this event possible. Your support of the Great Grill Off and our family of ministries allows us to continue helping the kids and families we serve overcome the trauma and tragedy that has impacted their lives.
Check out the video below, and don’t forget to view some of the photos from the day, the incredible numbers and our generous sponsors. See you on June 11, 2017!