2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration

Can You Cook the Best Jambalaya, Pastalaya, or Gumbo Around?

Come put your reputation to the test at one of the largest cooking competitions in South Louisiana!

Join us for an exciting, family-friendly event where bragging rights, prize paddles, and serious hometown pride are on the line.

Event Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Available
See sponsorship details below.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 When: Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 Where:
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Luling, Louisiana

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Everyone is welcome!
• Anyone can register a cooking team
• The public is invited to attend, enjoy the food, and cheer on competitors

TEAM REGISTRATION

Early Registration Fee: $175.00 per team
• Includes 4 entry bracelets per paid team
• Additional bracelets available for purchase

Registration increases to $200.00 per team after September 18, 2026

📞 To register by phone: Call 985-331-9063

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

“Grand Pot Sponsor” – $2,500 and Above

• Company logo displayed prominently on the stage banner
• Company name announced on stage during the event
• Personalized sponsor paddle awarded at the event
• Two (2) personalized social media recognition posts

“Big Pot Sponsor” – $1,500 and Above

• Company logo displayed prominently on the stage banner
• Company name announced on stage during the event
• Two (2) personalized social media recognition posts

“Little Pot Sponsor” – $500 to $1,500

• Company name displayed on sponsor banner
• Company name announced on stage
• Group “Thank You” post on social media

“In-Kind Sponsor” – $2,500 and Above

• Company logo displayed on stage banner
• Company name announced on stage
• Group “Thank You” post on social media

“In-Kind Sponsor” – $500 to $2,500

• Company name displayed on sponsor banner
• Company name announced on stage
• Group “Thank You” post on social media

COOKING SPACE INFORMATION

Due to the continued growth and success of this event, cooking space is limited and assigned based on the number of teams registered together.

• 1–2 teams: 10’ wide × 20’ deep
• 3–4 teams: 20’ wide × 20’ deep
• 5 or more teams: 30’ wide × up to 30’ deep

Additional cooking space may be purchased to accommodate larger tents.

⚠️ Please Note: Cooking trailers cannot be accommodated within assigned cooking areas due to space limitations. Thank you for your understanding.

ENTERTAINMENT

🎶 Live Music starts at 5:30 PM
• DJ music during cooking and before the band takes the stage

This is a fun, family-friendly event welcoming families, businesses, and industry teams from across the region to compete for top honors!

AWARDS & PRIZES

🏆 1st Place Winners (Jambalaya, Gumbo, & Pastalaya)
• Receive the Large Prize Paddle for one year
• Free team entry into the following year’s event

🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Teams
• Awarded in both Judge’s Division and People’s Choice
• Receive official prize paddles