Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Hot Chicken Throwdown

Sending out a huge congratulations for the 2019 Hot Chicken Throwdown Winner – Starlite BBQ. Also congratulations to People’s Choice Winner Sonoran Past Co.

Phoenix’s Hot Chicken Throwdown October 20th at Ocotillo

Do you love Hot Chicken? You must join us for this year’s Hot Chicken Throwdown on October 2oth. This year’s event is hosted at Ocotillo from 4 pm – 8 pm.

Top valley chef’s battle for the title of Arizona’s Best Hot Chicken, a trophy, and a CASH PRIZE of $1,000! You will be able to cast your vote and decide “People Choice” winner!

The best part about it, (besides the amazing food) is that all proceeds are donated to charity! Last year we raised over $2,000 and donated over 100 cases of water to the homeless community.

Sponsors include Helton Brewing Company so there will be plenty to drink (and cool off the burn for the HOT chicken)

click here for tickets (update, event has passed)

Top Chefs Competing in the Hot Chicken Throwdown

• Brent Kille aka The Popper of Peppers (2018 Hot Chicken Throw Down Winner)
  with Sonoran Pasta Co
• Justine Dachel (2018 Peoples Choice Winner)
  with Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe
• Malone Deever
  with Beckett’s Table
• Tony Ruiz
  with Ocotillo
• Chad McClanahan
  with Starlight BBQ
• George Frasher
  with Mrs. Chicken
• Steven Carrizoza
  with Crazi’s Hot Chicken (Food Truck)
• Hector Cruz
  with The Hot Chick AZ
• Adam Allison
  with Handlebar Diner
• Mark Coakley
  with BDK’s Backyard Joint
• Mario Rena
  with State 48 Brewery
• CJ Kahley
  with Welcome Chicken + Donuts
• Flip Isard
  with Frites Street Fries
• Payton Curry
  with Grassfed Hospitality
• Keri Frazier
  with 3on Smith Cafe

Hot Chicken Throwdown Celebrity Judges

• Diana Red @azfoodie
  with AZ Foodie
• Kirti Dwivedi @boosemafia
  with Booze Mafia
• Christina Barrueta @writeonrubee
  with Write On Rubee
• Vic Clinco @pepperboy143
  Hot Sauce Fanatic & Brand Ambassador, ChiliHead Extraordinaire, Chef/Saucier for ChilePepper Mag, & Proprietor of an Exceptional Hot Sauce Collection
• Brendan @wheresbnow
  AZ Teen Influencer, Professional Food Festival Judge, Hot Chicken Lover
• David Johnson @roughfoot
  with Ocotillo Restaurant

Hot Chicken Eating Contest

Love hot chicken and want to win $200? Make sure you sign up to enter the hot chicken eating contest hosted by Vic Cinco.