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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?
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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.
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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!