OCA-Greater Houston invites you to the 4th Annual Big Bao Battle Chef Cook-Off Competition!!

A fun and exciting evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks and amazing views of Downtown Houston from the beautiful Ballroom at Bayou Place. Watch over 12 local chefs throw down their own special version of a traditional Chinese steamed bao LIVE! It's all-you-can-eat, so be prepared to nom nom nom.

YOU get to decide who wins the big prize: Big Bao Battle People's Choice Award. This event will also be broadcasted and judged by local media and food bloggers.

The Big Bao Battle is a charity fundraiser event benefitting OCA-Greater Houston.

Details

* Tickets include unlimited food samples from every restaurant
* Alcoholic beverages will be sold by The Ballroom at Bayou Place
* 100% proceeds from this event will go towards OCA Greater Houston, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Venue

* The Ballroom at Bayou Place @ 500 Texas Street
* located in Downtown Houston in the heart of the Theater District
* floor to ceiling windows, sweeping balconies & guests are treated to a striking backdrop of the Houston Skyline

Parking

* Free downtown street parking after 6:00 pm
* Valet $10

Got more questions about the BIG BAO BATTLE?

• Maria Duran, maria.duran@ocahouston.org

For sponsorship information:

• Maria Duran, maria.duran@ocahouston.org

• Kuan Zhao, kuan.zhao@ocahouston.org

Want to be a chef competitor?

• Dory Fung, dory.fung@ocahouston.org

2019 Participating Restaurants TBA

Past Participants Include:

* Ambrosia
* Breaking Bao
* Buttz Gourmet Food Truck
* Eminent Hospitality, Chef Rob Frias
* Gyroland
* Luv Me Tenders
* Peli Peli Kitchen
* Saigon House Midtown
* SING Inspired Tastes of Asia
* OM, Chef Oddy
* The Bếp

2019 Participating Vendors TBA

Past Vendors Include:

* Exitus VR
* HAAPI Film Festival
* Miro et Emma, Curated Lifestyle Shoppe
* The Baker's Man
* Naughty Noah's Vietnamese Pho Noodles

MEDIA COVERAGE

* Big Bao Battle 3 Recap <https://youtu.be/XXU8SCNCCGc>
* ABC 13 coverage of Big Bao Battle 2 <http://abc13.com/food/houstons-first-annual-big-bao-battle-/1647004/>
* Big Bao Battle 2 Recap <https://youtu.be/8vmzJy9x3Ik>

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