B. All cooking will be done outdoors, flame retardant canopies will be permitted upon prior approval from the fire department. If cooking on pots on burners without canopies, lids must be on all cooking pots at all times. C. Propane tanks will be permitted, tanks must be secured during all cooking times to a stable structure. All propane tanks must have approved valves and tags. Approved fire extinguishers must be on site at all times.
All cooking is to be done in a sanitary manner.
Failure to comply is subject to disqualification for that team. Upon disqualification cooking ingredients and cooking utensil must be immediately removed from the premises. E. Each team will provide all ingredients, utensils, cooking equipment and accessories necessary to cook their gumbo. Ice and coolers must be provided for all meats and seafood prior to cooking start time. Judging cups will be supplied by the Gumbo Patrol.