South Carolina Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
What to Expect
1st Annual | 100% Plant-Based
Up to 15 home chefs compete with their best 100% plant-based mac and cheese.
You sample and vote, so the People’s Choice winner is decided by the crowd.
A panel of professional chefs from across South Carolina will also judge the lineup and award the Chef’s Choice.
We will have vendors on site with crafts and other goodies, so you can snack, shop, and hang out
100% For Charity
Wild Pines Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue in Union, South Carolina, founded by Tiffany Bell and Ben Hudson to provide help, safety, and lifelong care to farm animals in need, while educating the public and helping others see each resident as the sentient individual they are. The sanctuary is home to over 80 rescued animals, prioritizing their health, comfort, and happiness while offering each a true forever home.
Cotton Branch Refuge Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004, providing lifelong refuge and healing for both animals and people who have endured neglect, trauma, abandonment, or simply had nowhere else to turn. We deliver consistent care, safe spaces, and long-term support, building a community rooted in compassion, dignity, and follow-through.
100% of proceeds benefit these amazing SC Non-Profits!
Want To Get Involved? Become a sponsor, vendor, or competing chef!
Want to become a sponsor of the event? We have three sponsorship levels, and sponsoring helps cover event materials and expenses while giving your business extra perks like event tickets and marketing support. Click the link below to learn more.
Want to be a vendor? If you make handmade items or want to showcase desserts, apply through the link below and reserve your spot (vendor fee applies).
Want to compete as a chef? We are accepting only 15 home chefs across South Carolina, so apply ASAP through the link below for your chance to cook, compete, and be part of something amazing!
“This first annual Mac and Cheese Cook-Off is about to be unreal, two incredible organizations joining forces for 100% plant-based mac, 100% for charity, and a whole lot of community pride. We cannot wait to see chefs from across the state bring the heat and help us turn comfort food into real impact.”
– John A.