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Raising Money for FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER

Let’s Cook!

Established in 2017, Clash of the Cooks Jambalaya Showdown presented by Ochsner is an annual non-profit, fundraising cooking competition in Baton Rouge each spring. 

$93,000

Our community of teams, sponsors, donors and patrons “Paddle it Forward” each year and have raised over $93,000 for families battling cancer.

16 Families

… and more to come. As a result of gracious giving we have distributed money to 16 local beneficiary families who have a member battling cancer to help with their on-going medical expenses.  

 
 
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Bryan Boudet Memorial Scholarship

 

Established for support and development of students whose lives have been impacted by a parent diagnosed with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer.

 

The Story of Clash of the Cooks

What started out as a small cook off with our friends has grown to be so much more.
SASSO beautifully captured the spirit of Clash of the Cooks so perfectly.


Our Mission

Cancer is a major health concern in Louisiana, with over 25,000 new cases and 9,000 deaths each year. Cancer patients and their families face significant financial burdens, including medical bills, transportation, and lodging costs. Clash of the Cooks Jambalaya Showdown aims to provide financial assistance to these families by organizing a jambalaya cooking competition and fundraiser.

Our mission is to support cancer patients and their families during their journey by providing financial assistance to cover medical expenses and other related costs. Our fundraising event is designed to bring together the community, promote Louisiana culture, and raise awareness about cancer.

Beneficiaries

Our cooking teams serve up their best jambalaya, while raising dough for local families battling cancer.


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Awards History

2023 Award Winners

Jambalaya Category
1st – Team Hargrove
2nd – Titans of Taste
3rd – It Still Has Chicken In It

Lagniappe Category (Best Cajun/Creole Dish)
1st – Swine Spectators Part Deux
2nd – Taste Test Dummies
3rd – Swine Spectators

People’s Choice Award - Chemo Crew
Best Team Name - I Love Dat Rice
Fais Do Do (Best Party) - Bon Temps for Biddy

2019 Award Winners

Jambalaya Category
1st – Meshites
2nd – Ironhorse Financial
3rd – Boudet’s Big Cat Brigade 

Lagniappe Category (Best Cajun/Creole Dish)
1st – Swine Spectators
2nd – Friends, Family, & Fundraising
3rd – Trooper Team A

People’s Choice Award - Sarcoma Stompers
Best Team Name - The Old Man Fight Club
Fais Do Do (Best Party) - C&C Cajun Carnival


2018 Award Winners

1st Place - Slow Jamz 
2nd Place - Cassie's Crusaders
3rd Place - Team PPMG 

People's Choice Award - Cooking for Couvillion
Judge's Lagniappe Award - Bottoms Up 
Best Team Name - Sheehanigans


2017 Award Winners

1st Place - Cookin’ for Couvillion
2nd Place - Cajun Culinary Roots
3rd Place - Ragin Cajuns

People’s Choice Award - Chef William and the Supremes
Best Team Name - Making Pastalaya Great Again


2020

Feb. 27 - InRegister Magazine


2019

April 27 - Event Highlight Video
April 26 - NBC 33/Fox 44 Interview with Carly Laing
April 26 - Off the Bench with Jordy Culotta & T-Bob Hebert (starts at 37:00)
April 23 - WAFB.com Interview with Diane Deaton
April 9 - Bite & Booze Podcast with Jay Ducote
Clash of the Cooks commercial spot edited by The Golden Goose.
Country Roads Magazine


2018

May 23 - Westside Journal article by Cole Williams
May 17 - WAFB Big Extra Hour with Diane Deaton
May 15 - The Advocate article by Matt Sigur
May 4 - Bite & Booze Radio Show with Jay Ducote
Clash of the Cooks Commercial Spot


2017

Clash of the Cooks Commercial Spot
June 23 - NBC 33 Interview with Chad Sabadie
June 23 - Condon Uncensored with Scott Robb
June 13 - Clarence Buggs Radio Show on Talk 107.3
May 30 - Bite & Booze Radio Show with Jay Ducote

Title Sponsor

Top Cancer Hospital and World-Class Care

For over 70 years, Ochsner has been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer treatment development, bringing innovations to the fight against cancer— including more clinical trials than anywhere else in the region. At Ochsner, we have doctors so specialized that they treat specific types of cancer.  Your doctor will work with a team of cancer specialists so you have the benefit of knowledge that can make all the difference in your treatment, quality of life and recovery.  Ochsner provides cancer services for adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through recovery, including the most complex and difficult to treat cancers.


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