by Great Grill Off | Jun 25, 2018 | News
WOW. That’s about all we can say about the 2018 Great Grill Off! We weren’t sure how the rain would affect attendance but God provided the perfect window, and our grill teams responded with a lineup of delicious sliders that rivaled any past Grill Off menu. A record 1200-plus people came out to the Wooster campus of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio and, by the end of the day, we had served more than 2700 burgers and another 448 hot dogs, along with gallons of baked beans, potato salad and macaroni salad. Frito-Lay once again provided tons of chips and let’s not forget the 24 gallons of Hartzler’s Family Dairy ice cream. But the Grill Off is about more than just food. This event is one of the highlights of the summer for families looking for a fun day outside with tons of carnival games, face painting and inflatables.
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!
by Great Grill Off | Jun 7, 2018 | News
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!
HERCULES
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
SALVATION BURGER
Grilled by: Miracle Workers (CCHO-CRC)
Doritos, bacon, special seasoning, chipotle mayo & cheese
MAC & CHEESE BURGER
Grilled by: Gouda Bar & Grill
Mac & cheese (gouda, cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese), slice of cheddar and bacon
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME BURGER
Grilled by: Encompass East
Feta cheese, dill sauce (cucumbers, dill, sour cream, lemon juice, salt & pepper) and spinach
THE LONE STAR TEXAS BURGER
Grilled by: Lone Star Butcher and Deli Shop
Bacon, Worcestershire sauce, dried minced onion, salt & pepper, and smoked BBQ sauce
THE CAPTAIN AMERICA BURGER
Grilled by: AVENGERS (Encompass Central)
Garlic, onion powder, salt & pepper, pickle, lettuce, tomato and American cheese
THE PINES CLASSIC SOUTHERN BURGER
Grilled by: The Pines Golf Club & Restaurant
American cheese, black bean chili relish, yellow mustard, house slaw
MOUTH WATERING BACON JAM BURGER
Grilled by: Encompass West
Bacon, yellow onion, brown sugar, salt & black pepper, apple vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, dash of cayenne, real maple syrup
