MAITHRY – Bay Area Malayalee Community

When

August 2, 2025    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Where

Washington Park Sunnyvale
840 W Washington, Sunnyvale, CA

Picnic in the Park!

A Day of Fun, Food, and Festivities for Everyone!

Join us for a fantastic **Picnic in the Park** event on:

📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 3 PM to 8 PM

📍 Washington Park, 840 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

Come enjoy an evening of community fun, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages!


What’s Happening?

    • 🍛
      FREE Kerala Street Food for all attendees!
      That’s right, enjoy a taste of authentic Kerala street food on us!
    • 🍳
      Kerala Street Food Cooking Contest:
      Think you make the best Kerala street food? Our judges will **award** the first, second, and third-place winners!
    • 🍰
      Kids’ Baking/Cooking Competition:
      Little chefs, this is your chance to shine! Our judges will **award** the Prizes for the top three!
    • 🎲
      Fun Games and Activities:
      We’ll have plenty of games and activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the evening.


Kerala Street Food Cooking Contest: Pick Your Dish!

Participants in the cooking contest should choose **ONE** item from the list below to prepare. **You can register for your chosen dish when purchasing your event ticket!**

  • 1. Pazhampori
  • 2. Unniyappam
  • 3. Sukhiyan
  • 4. Aval Vilayichathu
  • 5. Achappam
  • 6. Ila Ada
  • 7. Orappam

  • 8. Kozhukatta
  • 9. Paniyaram
  • 10. Vegetable Cutlet
  • 11. Parippu Vada
  • 12. Pakkavada
  • 13. Ribbon Pakoda
  • 14. Kuzhalappam

  • 15. Vattayappam
  • 16. Kinnathappam
  • 17. Vellayappam
  • 18. Boli
  • 19. Ada Pradhaman


General Participant Rules

If you’re participating in the Kerala Street Food Cooking Contest, please review these important guidelines:

View Participant Rules

Participant Rules:

  • Cook at Home: Prepare your chosen Kerala street food dish at home and bring it to the park picnic.
  • Serving Quantity: Prepare enough to serve at least 5 people (for the judging panel).
  • Sampling Portions: Bring small, bite-sized portions for attendees to sample and enjoy.
  • Food Safety: All entries must be prepared in accordance with food safety guidelines.
  • Ingredient Card: Each dish must include a card listing all ingredients (to help attendees with allergies and dietary preferences).
  • Setup Time: Contestants should arrive at least 30 minutes before judging begins for setup.
  • Scratch Made: All food must be made from scratch (no store-bought or ready-made items permitted).
  • Dish Information: Include brief written information about the dish: name, origin, and any special notes.
  • Clean Up: Clean up your area after the event and take back any leftover food or containers.
  • Media Consent: By entering, you grant permission for the event hosts to share photos and highlight dishes on social media.


Kids’ Baking Contest

Little chefs, this is your chance to shine! Our judges will **award** the Prizes for the top three!

View Kids Rules

Kids’ Baking Contest Rules:

  • Homemade Only: All entries must be made from scratch—no pre-made mixes or store-bought items allowed.
  • Quantity: Typically, six individual items (like cookies, cupcakes, muffins, etc.) should be presented for judging.
  • Adult Guidance: Minimal help from adults; children should perform the majority of baking themselves.
  • Hygiene: Wash hands and follow safe kitchen practices before baking.
  • Allergy Notice: Provide a list of ingredients for every entry to help identify common allergens.

We look forward to a delicious celebration of Kerala flavors and creativity!

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.