Dear Chef,
Thank you so much for participating in Meatopia! There will be BBQ, grilling, whole animals, caja china roasts, sausages, satays, stews, and every other kind of edible animal we can come up with. There are no real facilities to speak of, so you need to bring all your stuff in the morning and take it out when you go, but it could be a really nice haul for a single day — not to mention that it’s the coolest BBQ event of all time. It’ll be a lot of beef, a lot of fun, and a chance for people to discover how awesome Governors Island is. See you there!
Yours truly,
Josh Ozersky, Jimmy Carbone, Robbie Richter and The Meatopia Team
PS.. Please complete *CHEF INFO FORM* ASAP
PPS.. Please order your meat 2-3 weeks in advance from one of our PREFERRED VENDORS
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What
Meatopia BBQ NYC
“The Woodstock of Edible Animals”
(30+ Chefs and BBQ teams barbequing one unforgettable summer day.)
When
Date: Sunday July 11th 2010
Event Time: 11:30am – 4:30pm
Load-In-Time: Please note you will be given a load-in time on Sunday July 11th between 6am & 9am. (You may also load-in the day before, on Saturday, July 10th.)
Where
Governors Island, New York. Located near the southern tip of Manhattan.
(Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located 10 South Street, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan.)
Day-of-Event Contact Info
Lisa Amadeo (203) 500-9107 [email protected]
Eva Karagiorgas (917) 690-7791 [email protected]
Laurie Pila Horowitz (917) 881-5294 [email protected]
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What is Meatopia?
The inaugural Meatopia event, co-hosted by James Beard Award winning food writer Josh Ozersky along with Taste of Tribeca Co-Chair and Good Beer Month Founder, Jimmy Carbone and master pit master Robbie Richter of Fatty ‘Cue, will feature a select group of 30+ top chefs and BBQ teams barbequing local and sustainable meats for one unforgettable summer day.
As the pinnacle event in Mayor Bloomberg’s “July Good Beer Month”, Meatopia is a food festival focusing and supporting the local community with walk-around tastings, beer, and live entertainment.
In the spirit of sustainability we ask that all participating chefs consider using meat from animals that have been raised responsibly and humanely. Many chefs are pairing with a local farm to use products from regional farms.
Which Charities does Meatopia Support?
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Just Food, a nonprofit organization that advocates for access to affordable, natural foods; and Slow Food NYC, another nonprofit that supports sustainability in New York’s food systems.
The other 50% of all food sales will be split amongst cooking participants equally.
How Many People are Expected at the Event?
5000
How Many Chefs are Participating?
Between 30-35
How Much Food should Each Chef Prepare?
1000 “Tasting Portions”
How Large is each “Tasting Portion”?
Approx 2oz-3oz each
(The tasting portion size has a retail value of approx $8 each, so please use your discretion. A thumb-sized piece of sausage or heaping tablespoon of pulled pork won’t do anybody any good!)
How Much Are Tickets?
This is a tasting event; the ticket structure is as follows:
§ $25 — “Select Package” includes any 3 tastings
§ $45 — “Choice Package” includes any 6 tastings
§ $85 –”Prime Package” will include any 9 tastes, access to the Meatopia seating area, unlimited bottled water, and t-shirt
§ $150 — “The Whole Hog” includes 12 tastes, access to Meatopia lounge with seats, unlimited bottled water, a food runner for the day, and a Meatopia goodie bag
Will There Be a BBQ Competition?
Yes. We will have a “People’s Choice Award,” in which all attendees vote on their favorite beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and specialty dishes; as well as a KCBS-style competition judged by a panel of celebrity and professional judges. Cash prizes will be awarded for Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and each category winner.
What Do I Need To Bring?
The short answer is, everything you‘ll need.**
Essential items include:
- Fire extinguisher
- Your own fuel source i.e. charcoal, wood, sterno
- Cooking apparatus such as a grill, barbeque etc
- Chafing dishes if necessary- to keep food warm
- Serving utensils to portion out your food , food-handling gloves, dishtowels
- Disposable plates, boats, forks, spoons, knives, and/or any other utensils that your food will be handed out in
- Hand-washing station
- Tent/optional if you would like to bring it – it is going to be very hot on July 11th if it doesn’t rain (Rain Date July 18th)
- Something to transport ash to disposal area
- A trash receptacle or trash bags
- Food Protection Certificate
- Photo Identification for anyone going on the island
**Feel free to consult Robbie Richter for clarification or with any questions: [email protected] or 718-813-7404
What will Meatopia Event Staff Provide?
- A refrigerated truck will be on site
- A centrally located ash receptacle
- A list of Preferred Vendors
- Teen volunteers (if requested.) Food educator Lynn Fredericks runs a special program called “Teen Iron Chef”. These student volunteers would be available to chop, garnish, prep, and serve product
- Three 30lb bags of ice (if requested)
- Two tables: 1 prep and 1 serving table and 2 tablecloths (if requested)
- Fiji drinking water for your entire team
What are Governors Island Rules and Regulations?
- Any printed handout material must be approved by Governors Island through Lisa Amadeo: [email protected] or 203-500-9107
- You must bring any drinking water you need. Only non-potable water will be available from fire hydrants
- Contestants shall provide all needed equipment, supplies and electricity, except as arranged for in advance. Contestants must adhere to all electrical, fire and other codes. A fire extinguisher shall be near all cooking devices
- Your vehicle cannot exceed 12.5 feet high, 40 feet long and 30 tons
What are the Ferry Logistics?
- The Governors Island Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located 10 South Street, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan
- Drivers must check in with security and bring picture ID
- Drivers must pre-register their vehicle with Governors Island in advance by filling out the “CHEF INFO FORM”
- Preferred ferry Call-Times are first come first serve, so fill out the “CHEF INFO FORM” ASAP
- Call-Times to Load-In range from 6:45am-9:00am
- No trucks will be allowed on the island after 9:00am
- You will be able to drive your vehicle to site and will have a designated parking spot for the length of the event
- Call-Times to Load-Out range from 4:30pm-7:30pm
- Vehicles must line up 20 minutes in advance of load-out time
- Vehicles are NOT permitted to drive around the island unescorted
- It is very important that you make your designated ferry’s Call-Time. If you miss it, you will need to wait for the next available spot, IF ANY
- We have alternative Load-In times on Saturday July 10 from 6:45 am-9:00am & alternative Load-Out times on Monday July 12 from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Your rig/vehicle can be stored in a secure location overnight.
Who is on the Meatopia team?
- Josh Ozersky, Co-Chair [[email protected]]
- Jimmy Carbone, Co-Chair [[email protected]]
- Robbie Richter, Director of Operations [[email protected]]
- Eva Karagiorgas, Marketing / Sponsorships Director [[email protected]]
- Lisa Amadeo, Event Producer / Logistics Organizer [[email protected]]
- Laurie Pila Horowitz, Event Producer/ Chefs’ Liaison [[email protected]]
**Please fill out the CHEF INFO FORM before Friday June 4th 2010
Other info you might need for Meatopia:
Welcome Package: http://meatopia.org/form/welcome
Chef Info Form: http://meatopia.org/form
Preferred Vendors: http://meatopia.org/form/vendors
Meatopia Menu: http://meatopia.org/menu
