TEAM
1. Teams must consist of a minimum two people, maximum three people and remain the same for the entirety
of the competition.
2. Each team is to submit an official team name.
3. Teams must be nominated before the event to participate. Applications will not be accepted on the day of
the event. Applications close on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 11:59pm.
4. All entrants must be over the age of 18 years.
5. Officers and immediate family of Cloncurry Shire Council are eligible to participate.
SETUP
1. Bump in will commence at 1:30pm for teams to set up their cooking stations.
2. Two tables will be provided for each cooking station.
3. Teams will have access to 2 x 10-amp power outlets.
4. Teams will have access to potable water. No site facilities can be used
without prior consent from officials. We recommend you bring an Esky for any cold items.
5. Teams must provide cooking apparatus, utensils, and all cooking ingredients.
6. Teams will receive a $300
Cloncurry buy local gift card to purchase fresh produce which is to be collected prior to the event.
7. Teams must adhere to electrical, fire, food safety codes and rules set forth by officials.
COOKING
1. Teams must cook their curry at the location of the event. Only preparation work, such as cutting vegetables
and meat may be done prior to the event. No browning or cooking, smoking, brazing, broiling of meat prior
to the event.
2. Teams may begin cooking no earlier than 3:00pm.
3. Teams may enter any type of curry.
4. Teams must prepare to cook at least 3kg of curry.
5. Teams are required to cook rice to be served with the curry and provide other condiments to enhance the
curry.
SERVING
1. Teams are to plate and serve three small dishes for the judges, ready at 7:00pm. All condiments are to be served on the side and judges will add them if they wish to.
2. Teams are to serve a sample sizing of curry to the public.
3. Teams are to serve a minimum of 100 sample serves.
4. Sample bowls and spoons will be provided by council.
JUDGING
1. Judging will commence at 7:00pm on the main stage.
2. The judges will determine first place and a runner up on taste of curry, plating and theme of cooking station.
3. People’s Choice Award is determined by the public. Cloncurry Shire Council will organise an online public voting system accessible via QR code.
4. Officials and judges reserve the right to disqualify teams for inappropriate behaviour or foul tactics.
5. In the event of any dispute not covered by the above rules the decision of officials is final.
PRIZES
1. First place team will receive a $2500 prize, a first-place trophy and their team name engraved on the perpetual trophy located in Council’s Admin Office.
2. Runner up will receive a $1000 prize.
3. Third place will receive a $500 prize.
4. People’s Choice will receive a $500 prize.
5. Prizes cannot be transferred, substituted, amended, exchanged, or redeemable for cash.
WAIVER
1. I understand that by nominating a Curry Cook Off team, I release and discharge Cloncurry Shire Council, event officials and volunteers from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage or any other loss whatsoever associated with my participation in the Curry Cook Off. Further, I indemnify event officials from any and all claims or actions that may be bought against them in connection with my participation in this event.
2. I agree to abide by the Official Rules and Regulations and any reasonable directions given to me by event officials. I further understand that event officials may disqualify my team for any reason should they choose to do so.
3. I understand that competing in the Curry Cook Off involves my team cooking a curry that meets food health and safety requirements.
4. I understand that competing in the Curry Cook Off requires cooking with heat elements. I consent to receive medical treatment from appropriately qualified personnel in the event I suffer an injury during the event.
5. I understand that during the Curry Cook Off, I may be photographed or filmed. I agree to allow my photograph or video to be used for a legitimate purpose by Cloncurry Shire Council. This may include promotional material, news stories and social media.
6. I agree to use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that my team and I compete in the event in the spirit of the Curry Cook Off.
For more information, please contact Cloncurry Shire Council’s, Activities and Events Coordinator on
07 4742 4100 or council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au.
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