Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown

Police. Fire. EMS. We have a challenge for YOU!

St. Susan Center is looking for 9 teams from across Chautauqua County to compete in our inaugural Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown Soup Cook-Off Series!

We’re looking for:

3 Police Teams

3 Fire Teams

3 EMS Teams

Teams of Two

Open to departments from anywhere in Chautauqua County!

Here’s how it works:

Prepare a signature soup for our audience to sample and vote on.

Then put your culinary skills to the test by preparing an appetizer and an entrée for our panel of three judges using surprise ingredients!

One team will be crowned the winner each week, earning a spot in the Championship Night on Thursday, September 24, where the best of the best will compete for the ultimate Battle of the Badges title!

Competition Dates:

September 3

September 10

September 17

Championship Night – September 24

This is more than a cook-off. It’s a chance to showcase your department, build camaraderie, engage with the community, and help St. Susan Center continue Filling Each Bowl with Love by raising funds to support our mission of feeding our neighbors in need.

Only THREE team spots are available for each badge, so don’t wait!

Tag your department, challenge another agency, and let’s find out who serves up the best soup—and the best overall meal—in Chautauqua County!