MMLA Salad Making & Fruit / Vegetable Carving Competition​

2016
​
Details:
1. This contest is open to ages 14 and older.
2. Number of participants per team will be max. 2
3. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place.
First place ‐ $25, Runner Up ‐ $20
A $10 prize will also be awarded for Overall People’s Choice.
4. Pre‐registration is required. The completed entry form must be received by ​ 11pm on
th​
Monday, March 28​ . The participants for the live competition will be selected from
these entries and notified ​ on or before Monday, April 4th.
5. The participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless MMLA against any
liability, claim, loss or expense arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by,
arises from or is any way connected with participation in this event. MMLA, sponsors,
judges, contest volunteers and board of directors will not be responsible for accidents or
losses that may occur to any of the participants at the event.
6. This live competition will be held on Saturday, April 9th in the Brea Olinda High School,
789 Wildcat Way, Brea, CA 92821

7. During judging: participants must be able to explain their design and assembly and be
willing to answer judges’ questions about their entry.
8. Participants should report 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.
9. Time allowed for ​ Salad making ​
will be 30 minutes and time allowed for ​
fruit / vegetable
carving ​will be 45 minutes.

MMLA Inc. 501 (C) (3) EIN: 68­0538817 1‐3

 10. All teams must attempt both the tasks (Salad Making and Fruit / Vegetable carving) and
present both in the combined decorated format to the judges at judging table.
11. Participants will need to bring their own vegetables / fruits & Salad ingredients that are
very well cleaned.
12. Participants may cook the ingredients like Couscous, Quinoa, Pasta, Onion, Chicken etc.
for salad prior to the event but the final preparation/presentation /decoration shall be
done at the competition venue.
13. Participants will need to bring their own tools, utensils, extension cord, equipment and
other supplies. Be sure to bring hand gloves and aprons.
14. Participants will be supplied with a table only
15. The decisions of ALL judging panels are final. MMLA reserves the final judgment on all
matters pertaining to this contest including the right to change or modify the rules,
discontinue or extend the contest without notice.
16. All the participants should RSVP for the event. MMLA reserves the rights to accept or
deny Participation.
17. If you have any questions and / or need more information please send an email to
events@mmla.org

Salad Making:
1. Each item shall be prepared to fill up a regular 48 oz. sized bowl (good for 2‐3 people).
2. A ​
detailed recipe of the preparation and Nutritional chart ​ shall be shown beside the
dish.
3. The ingredients used may be vegetarian and or non‐vegetarian

Each team is required to BRING the following items:

1. Cutting tools and Cutting Board
2. Mixing bowls, Serving bowl/plate and utensils
3. 5 ingredients ONLY for Salad​ (Veg. / Non Veg.)
4. Participant can use ready made dressing or
create their own. ​
Minimum 1 to Maximum 5
ingredients for dressing​
(Veg. / Non Veg.)

Judging Criteria for Salad Making:

1. Nutritional Value​ 0‐2
2. Taste ​ 0‐2
3. Presentation/Design/Appearance​
0‐2
4. Attention to detail​ 0‐2
5. Hygiene in preparation 0 ​‐2

MMLA Inc. 501 (C) (3) EIN: 68­0538817 2‐3

Fruits / Vegetable Carving:
Each team is required to BRING the following items:
1. A fruit or a Vegetable (Min. 1)
2. Carving tools and Cutting Board
3. Wooden sticks and toothpicks if necessary
4. Dinner Plate / Bowl

Judging Criteria:
1. First Impression ​
0‐2
2. Design Composition/Creativity ​
0‐2
3. Artistic Impression ​
0‐2
4. Presentation/appearance​0‐2
5. Attention to detail ​
0‐2

MMLA Inc. 501 (C) (3) EIN: 68­0538817 3‐3