Salt River Fields in Scottsdale will host the RARE Steak Championship on Thursday, with restaurants competing in Traditional Steak and Creative Steak categories. The organizer describes more than 25 steakhouses in the competition; Phoenix Bites reports 34 participating restaurants and culinary vendors overall.
How the competition works
Restaurants will serve steak bites, with a signature cocktail pairing from each participant, according to the event website. Judges select competition winners, while ticket holders cast People’s Choice votes. DiningOut reports that judges assess entries in a blind tasting.
The lineup reported by Phoenix Bites includes STK, Roka Akor, JING Scottsdale, Talavera and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, as well as culinary vendors. The outlet also reports that a portion of proceeds will benefit Cancer Support Community Arizona.
Planned entries span different styles
DiningOut reports that CIELO executive chef Sean Han plans to serve flat iron beef carpaccio prepared in a sushi-inspired style. The outlet also reports that Desert Diamond executive chef Belal Rajab’s planned dish combines scallops, strip loin and arancini. These dish descriptions are based on DiningOut’s reporting.
Ticket prices and admission
Phoenix Bites lists tickets at $125 for general admission, $175 for First Taste and $275 for VIP, before fees. The event is for guests 21 and older, and valid identification is required, according to the outlet.
Food-vendor requirements
Maricopa County Environmental Services says special events where food is sold or given away must be registered with the department. The county also assigns event coordinators responsibility for ensuring food vendors are properly permitted before the event begins, according to Maricopa County Environmental Services.
