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Chili & Cornbread Cook Off

Sunday, February 15th

Worship Services at 8, 9:30, and 11:00 AM.

Chili sampling at 10:30 AM.

chili and cornbread cook off at St. Matthew's in Sterling, VA

Bring the heat or keep it classic. Either way, come hungry this Sunday, February 15th!

Warm up with us at our Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off. Bring your favorite pot of chili or a batch of cornbread to share, whether it’s mild, medium, or hot.

Want to enter the competition? Check in and drop off your chili or cornbread in the parish hall by 9:30 AM so our panel of guest judges can taste during the service. Be sure to bring chili in a crockpot along with an extension cord.

At 10:30 AM, everyone is invited to enjoy chili and cornbread together during coffee hour as we announce the winners (at 10:50 AM) and celebrate all the delicious entries.

This is a fun, easy Sunday to invite chili-loving friends and neighbors to join you. Come cook, come taste, or just come hungry.

Also at 10:30 AM - Kids Fun!


Kids not into spicy chili? No problem! At 10:30 AM, kids are invited to help create the awards for our Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off champions, play games, and enjoy kid-friendly snacks while the grown-ups taste and vote.

kids coffee hour fun
paper plate awards chili cook off

FAQs for the Chili & Cornbread Cook Off

Do I have to enter the competition to come?
Not at all. Come taste, vote, and enjoy Coffee Hour, even if you’re not bringing an entry.

What time should I drop off my chili or cornbread?
If you’re entering the competition, please check in and drop off your chili or cornbread in the parish hall before 9:30 AM so our judges can taste during the service.

What should I bring if I’m bringing chili?
Please bring chili in a crockpot, along with an extension cord (if you have one).

What should I bring if I'm bringing cornbread?

Bring cornbread in a pan, along with a serving knife or spatula. 

Do I need to bring bowls for people to sample my food?

No! We will provide all the sampling bowls/plates/spoons etc. Just bring your delicious entries!

What if I don’t like spicy food?
You’re still invited. We’ll have cornbread, mild options, and kid-friendly, non-spicy snacks.

Is this event kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids are invited at 10:30 AM to help create awards for the winners, play games, and enjoy snacks.

What time are worship services?
Worship services are at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 AM. The cook-off takes place during Coffee Hour at 10:30 AM.

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201 E Frederick Drive

Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 430-2121

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