🌶️ Pullman Market’s First-Ever Chili Cook-Off Heats Up San Antonio – June 7
Get ready, San Antonio! Pullman Market at Pearl is bringing the heat with its inaugural Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, June 7 from 7–9 p.m. This family-friendly culinary showdown celebrates the city’s rich food culture and invites local home cooks to show off their best chili recipes in a spirited community competition. (Pullman Market, 2025)
🔥 A Cook-Off for a Cause
More than just a spicy good time, the event also supports a heartfelt mission—a portion of the proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of San Antonio, a nonprofit serving the families of fallen and critically injured first responders in Bexar County.
🍲 Two Ways to Compete
Pullman’s Chili Cook-Off features two flavorful categories:
- Traditional San Antonio Style Chili: Meat-based, no beans, and made from scratch.
- Creative Chili: Vegetarian, uniquely spiced, or outside-the-box takes on the classic.
Every submission is eligible for the People’s Choice Award, where the public votes for their favorite flavor.
🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs
Winners will walk away with bragging rights and some great rewards:
- Grand Champion – $500 gift card, trophy, and recipe feature on Pullman’s website and newsletter
- Traditional Winner – $250 gift card + medal
- Creative Winner – $250 gift card + medal
- People’s Choice Award – $200 gift card + medal
- Best Booth Presentation – $100 gift card + medal
- All Participants – Certificate of Participation
🎟️ Tickets & Participation
Tickets are available on Eventbrite:
- VIP Admission includes early access (6–7 p.m.), 10 voting tokens, and two complimentary drinks
- General Admission includes 5 voting tokens
- Kids 12 & under get in free!
Want to enter your chili? Email Kyle Lopez, Pullman’s Event Coordinator.
🕖 Event Schedule
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – VIP Hour
- 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Main Event
- 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. – Judges’ Voting
- 8:15 – 8:30 p.m. – People’s Choice Voting
- 8:45 – 9:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
📍 Location: Pullman Market, 221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
🔗 More info: www.pullmanmarket.com
📷 Follow @pullmanmarket on Instagram
🙏 Learn about the 100 Club: www.100clubsa.org
About Pullman Market:
Located at Pearl in San Antonio, Pullman Market is a 53,000-square-foot culinary destination by the award-winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. With a specialty grocer, whole animal butcher, sourdough bakery, tortilleria, five quick-service eateries, and four full-service restaurants, it’s a celebration of Texas ingredients and community connection.
