Save the Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Paradise Veterans Hall
Check out pictures from the last event

Join us for the 9th Annual Ridge Cook-Off, an event that’s as flavorful as it is fun! On Saturday, March 15th, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Paradise Veterans Hall, local chefs will battle it out in a delicious four-course cooking competition, and you’re invited to sponsor, cook, taste, and make an impact.

What’s in store:

  • SPONSOR to give local kids scholarships and life changing programs.
  • COOK alongside community chefs, showing off your culinary chops.
  • TASTE the unique creations as our chefs compete to win your vote.
  • SUPPORT the kids and teens of Paradise and Magalia with every bite.

All funds raised directly support scholarships for teen memberships at our Paradise Teen Center on Skyway and summer camp scholarships for kids in Paradise and Magalia. 100% of every ticket and donation brings more joy, more friendships, and more opportunities for local youth in Paradise & Magalia!

How you can get involved:

  • Become a sponsor to keep our impact strong
  • Sign up as a chef to show your skills
  • Purchase tickets and bring your friends and appetite
  • Donate a raffle item to promote your business and enhance the event

Ready to join the fun?
Contact us at (530) 899-0335 or Alex Beehner at abeehner@bgcnv.org for more details. Help us make this 10th year the most impactful yet — come hungry, and leave inspired!

Thank you to our 2024 generous sponsors:
Adventist Health Feather River – Presenting sponsor
Vic & Sandy Makau – Master sponsor
Paradise Host Lions Club – Master sponsor
Mootz Financial Solutions – Hospitality sponsor
Grocery Outlet –  Golden Spoon sponsor
Hanosh & Hunter Dental – Golden Spoon sponsor
Ridge Financial Planning – Golden Spoon sponsor
North Valley Building Systems – Golden Spoon sponsor
Dobrich & Son’s Septic – Kid’s Choice Award sponsor
Ferguson & Brewer Investment Co. – Table sponsor

 

Thank you to our 2024 competing chefs:
Appetizer:
Digby & Digby Logging
Meeho’s
Paradise VIPs
Usual Cast

Side Dish:
Thomas Cuisine
Paradise Teen Center

Entrée:
Paradise Unified School District
Magalia Fire Center
Joe Person

Dessert:
Table Mountain School
Cindy Lassonde
Baker Street Bistro
Jon & Darlene