The 11th Annual Ridge Cook-Off
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Paradise Veterans Hall
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Join us for the 11th Annual Ridge Cook-Off, on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Paradise Veterans Hall to experience a hometown showdown where local chefs serve up their best in a four-course cooking competition. You can be part of it by sponsoring, cooking, tasting, volunteering and make a difference for our community.
All funds raised directly support scholarships for teen memberships at our Paradise Teen Center on Skyway and case management support 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. Bring your appetite & your friends!
How you can get involved:
- Become a sponsor to keep our impact strong
- Sign up as a chef to show your skills (WE ARE FULL!)
- Purchase tickets and bring your friends and appetite (Online tickets for sale til midnight on March 6th)
- Donate a raffle item to promote your business and enhance the event
Ready to join the fun?
For more information, please contact Gianna Crancer, gcrancer@bgcnv.org or Wendy Westphal, wwestphal@bgcnv.org or call (530) 899-0335. Help us make this 11th year the most impactful yet — come hungry, and leave inspired!
Thank You to Our 2026 Generous Sponsors:
Adventist Health Feather River Health Foundation – Title Sponsor
Mechanics Bank – Executive Sponsor
Paradise Host Lions Club – Master Sponsor
Rotary Club of Paradise – Master Sponsor
Speicher Real Estate Team – Master Sponsor
Vic and Sandy Makau – Master Sponsor
Mootz Financial Solutions – Sous Sponsor
Tri Counties Bank – Entertainment Sponsor
Collision Masters and Framework – Best Decorated Award Sponsor
Paradise Grocery Outlet – Golden Spoon Sponsor
Trilogy Construction, Inc. – Golden Spoon Sponsor
Dobrich & Sons Septic Service – Kids Choice Award
North Valley Building Systems – Kid’s Choice Award
Halpin Trucking School – People’s Choice
Craig Memorial Congregational Church – Table Sponsor
Heavenly Herbs & Acupuncture – Table Sponsor
Competing Chefs for 2026
Thank you to our generous chefs we have filled all categories!
Lofi Cafe – Appetizer
Love Lock Inn – Appetizer
Meehos – Appetizer
Paradise VIPs – Appetizer
Digby and Digby Logging – Side Dish
Paradise Boys & Girls Teen Center – Side Dish
Usual Cast – Side Dish
Mountain Mike’s Pizza – Side Dish
Enloe Health – Entree (2025 Winner of the Golden Spoon)
California Conservation Corp – Entree
Paradise Unified School District – Entree
Table Mountain School – Entree
American Legion, Post 259 – Dessert
Darlene Price – Dessert
Pizza Factory – Dessert
The Cookie Shoppe – Dessert
