The BBQ Jackpot will include the West Coast’s first official Live Fire Cooking Association Open Fire Competition. The winner will receive an invitation to the 2027 Open Fire World Championships.
Teams must turn-in an entrée that includes one protein, one vegetable and one starch. A starch may include rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, corn, legumes, or other carbohydrate-dense components traditionally served as part of a composed entrée. All must be cooked over open fire (see below).
Teams will be split into groups, and entries will be presented in person to three judges. Finalists will advance to a second round where they will present the same dish to a final group of judges. See the full rules below.
Teams may also register to compete in the KCBS Dessert Category. Desserts do not need to be cooked over open fire.
Membership Requirements
Competition in LFCA-sanctioned events requires a current LFCA Competition Team Membership. This membership is issued per team, not per individual. Each team must register with a designated head cook, who serves as the team’s official representative for membership, event eligibility, points tracking, and qualification purposes.
Site Sizes
All spots are $300 and are 18 feet wide by 36 feet long and consists of four standard parking spaces. Spots are filled on a first come, first served, first paid basis. If we sell out, we recommend registering for the wait list.
Open Fire Rules
Open Fire Cooking requires the use of wood or charcoal as the heat source, with no lids or covers on the grill. The food is fully exposed to the flame, smoke, and elements. There is a pure, unguarded connection between cook and fire.
Not Allowed:
- Grills with lids
- Propane or gas equipment
- Propane torches
- Electric cooking devices used to heat or cook food
Allowed:
- If a grill has a lid that is welded on, the grill can be used, but the lid must remain open.
- Electric rotisseries or similar cooking attachments
- Electric accessories such as blenders
- Dutch ovens with lids
Safety equipment requirements
Each team is required to have a current ABC-certified fire extinguisher on site. Organizers reserve the right to require additional fire and safety requirements in accordance with county and city ordinances.
