Sauce King NYC™ Competition Details

2024 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN

Do you have what it takes to be King? Submit your best sauces, rubs, marinades, and condiments to Sauce King NYC™ to find out! Domestic and international shelf-stable entries in the world of seasonings are welcome – the sky is the limit! Sauce King NYC™ encourages NYC metropolitan area fledgling startups and restaurants to submit fresh and non-shelf-stable sauces for the Metro NYC Award. Read on for more details and contact us with any questions.

ELIGIBLE ENTRY TYPES

Shelf-Stable Products

Shelf-stable products have been processed and packaged for retail sale and room-temperature storage before opening.

Entries open to domestic and international producers.

Registration for shelf-stable entries open through August 20, 2024. Submissions must be received by September 6, 2024.

Fresh and Non-Shelf-Stable Products

Fresh and non-shelf-stable products require refrigeration or have not been packaged for retail sale.

Entries open to producers in the NYC metropolitan area.

Fresh and non-shelf-stable registered entries must be dropped off at The Bronx Beer Hall to Anthony or Paul on Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or Wednesday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Sauce King NYC™ judges recognize products in several categories, such as:

Hot SauceTraditional hot sauces or sriracha-style sauces
Overall BBQ SauceKansas City BBQ Sauce, Carolina BBQ Sauce, Whiskey or Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Red Chili BBQ Sauce, Spicy BBQ Sauce, White BBQ Sauce, etc.
Innovative BBQ SauceCreative sauces such as fruit-based BBQ sauces
Grill SauceSauces meant to be used when grilling
International SauceSauces submitted by producers outside the U.S.
Everything SauceSauces that can be eaten with a wide range of foods
MarinadeSauces used to flavor foods before cooking
CondimentSauces added to foods after cooking, such as ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
RubDry seasoning mixtures applied to foods
NYC Metro AwardFresh and pre-production sauces from the NYC metropolitan area
Entrant SuggestionsCategories suggested by the Sauce King NYC™ Community
Hot SauceTraditional hot sauces or sriracha-style sauces
Overall BBQ SauceKansas City BBQ Sauce, Carolina BBQ Sauce, Whiskey or Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Red Chili BBQ Sauce, Spicy BBQ Sauce, White BBQ Sauce, etc.
Innovative BBQ SauceCreative sauces such as fruit-based BBQ sauces
Grill SauceSauces meant to be used when grilling
International SauceSauces submitted by producers outside the U.S.
Everything SauceSauces that can be eaten with a wide range of foods
MarinadeSauces used to flavor foods before cooking
CondimentSauces added to foods after cooking, such as ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
RubDry seasoning mixtures applied to foods
NYC Metro AwardFresh and non-shelf-stable sauces from the NYC metropolitan area
Entrant SuggestionsCategories suggested by the Sauce King NYC™ Community

If your product deserves recognition in a category not listed, suggest a category on your entry form. Sauce King NYC™ judges will consider your recommendation when determining award winners.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR SAUCE KING NYC™

  1. Select your most amazing sauces, rubs, marinades, and condiments.
  2. Register your products at the Sauce King NYC™ Registration Page. You may submit more than one entry on a single form.
  3. Sauce King NYC™ welcomes entries from producers outside the U.S. If you are registering outside the U.S., please contact us, and a PayPal link will be provided for registration.
  4. Once registration is complete, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
  5. Submit registered entries to Sauce King NYC™ using the instructions below.
  1. Select your most amazing sauces, rubs, marinades, and condiments.
  2. Register your products at the Sauce King NYC™ Registration Page. You may submit more than one entry on a single form.
  3. Sauce King NYC™ welcomes entries from producers outside the U.S. If you are registering outside the U.S., please contact us, and a PayPal link will be provided for registration.
  4. Once registration is complete, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
  5. Submit registered entries to Sauce King NYC™ using the instructions below.

HOW TO SUBMIT ENTRIES TO SAUCE KING NYC™

Registered for Sauce King NYC™? Now it’s time to get your entries to the Sauce King NYC™ judges in New York. Shelf-stable entries may be shipped, but fresh or non-shelf-stable products must be dropped off in person. Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable Sauce King NYC™ entries.

Submitting Shelf-Stable Entries

  1. Shelf-stable entries must be registered on or before August 20.
  2. Prepare registered shelf-stable entries for shipping. Submissions must be received by September 6, 2024. Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable products. For instructions on Submitting Fresh and Non-Shelf-Stable products, see below. All items must be standard consumer sizes in their original retail packaging.
  3. In the shipping box, include a printout of your Registration Confirmation email or the following information:
    • Product name and Entry Category for each registered entry
    • Contact Information: Producer, contact name, contact email, contact address
  4. Ship shelf-stable entries to:
    The Bronx Beer Hall
    Sauce King / Anthony Ramirez II
    2344 Arthur Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10458
  5. You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your entries.

Registered for Sauce King NYC™? Now it’s time to get your entries to the judges in NYC. Shelf-stable entries may be shipped, but fresh or non-shelf-stable products must be dropped off in person. Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable Sauce King NYC™ entries.

Submitting Shelf-Stable Entries

  1. Shelf-stable entries must be registered on or before August 20.
  2. Prepare registered shelf-stable entries for shipping. Submissions must be received by September 6, 2024. Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable products. For instructions on Submitting Fresh and Non-Shelf-Stable products, see below. All items must be standard consumer sizes in their original retail packaging.
  3. In the shipping box, include a printout of your Registration Confirmation email or the following information:
    • Product name and Entry Category for each registered entry
    • Contact Information: Producer, contact name, contact email, contact address
  4. Ship shelf-stable entries to:
    The Bronx Beer Hall
    Sauce King / Anthony Ramirez II
    2344 Arthur Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10458
  5. You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your entries.

Submitting Fresh and Non-Shelf-Stable Entries

Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable Sauce King NYC™ entries. Fresh and non-shelf-stable registered entries must be dropped off in person.

  1. Registered fresh and non-shelf-stable entries must be submitted in person to Anthony or Paul at The Bronx Beer Hall on Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or Wednesday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
  2. Prepare registered fresh and non-shelf-stable products for submission. Entries should be securely packaged in consumer-sized containers with lids. Clearly label each entry.
  3. Include a printout of your Registration Confirmation email or the following information with your entries:
    • Product name and Entry Category for each registered entry
    • Contact Information: Producer, contact name, contact email, contact address
  4. On Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or Wednesday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM drop off registered entries to Anthony or Paul at:
    The Bronx Beer Hall
    2344 Arthur Ave
    The Bronx, NY 10458
  5. Do not drop off registered entries outside the specified drop-off windows.

Do not ship fresh and non-shelf-stable Sauce King NYC™ entries. Fresh and non-shelf-stable registered entries must be dropped off in person.

  1. Registered fresh and non-shelf-stable entries must be submitted in person to Anthony or Paul at The Bronx Beer Hall on Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or Wednesday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
  2. Prepare registered fresh and non-shelf-stable products for submission. Entries should be securely packaged in consumer-sized containers with lids. Clearly label each entry.
  3. Include a printout of your Registration Confirmation email or the following information with your entries:
    • Product name and Entry Category for each registered entry
    • Contact Information: Producer, contact name, contact email, contact address
  4. On Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or Wednesday, September 11, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM drop off registered entries to Anthony or Paul at:
    The Bronx Beer Hall
    2344 Arthur Ave
    The Bronx, NY 10458
  5. Do not drop off registered entries outside the specified drop off window.

CATEGORY WINNERS

Category winners will be announced in October.