At the heart of all Cochon555 events lies a culinary competition to promote family farming. Five chefs are each given one whole, heritage breed pig and one week to prepare the entire animal (of 200 pounds). Each chef must present a “Judge’s Plate” of 6 dishes scored on utilization, cooking techniques, and overall flavor. The winner will then be crowned Austin’s “Prince or Princess of Pork.” Running in tandem with the chef's event are the Somm Smackdown (the best pig/wine match) and Punch Kings featuring Breckenridge Distillery (barkeeps battling in whole-bottle competition). The winners compete in the year-end finale, Grand Cochon, to be held this year on October 1.
EAT
Welcome Bites
1500 Pounds of Heritage Pig
5 Chefs Cooking Whole Hog
Pop-Up Ramen Bar
La Brea Bakery Pop-Up
Farmstead Cheese Bar
Tartare Bar
Pate Experience
Creminelli Salami Snack Bar
Luxe Butter Bar
Perfect Puree Dessert Station
DRINK
Five Featured Winemakers
Wines of the World
Somm Smackdown
Punch Kings
The Manhattan Project
Angostura Swizzle Bar
Heritage Rum Cart
Wines of Germany
Smoked Old Fashioned Bar
Antica pairing with Tartare Bar
DRY Sparkling
Courvoisier
Cider Tastings
Artisanal Beer Exclusives
GENERAL POLICY: Tickets are 100% non-refundable | This policy pertains to all events | VIP Registration opens 1 hour before General Admission
What's the refund policy? Tickets are 100% non-refundable | ALL SALES ARE FINAL
FAQ: Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Please bring a valid ID for Entry | No one under 21 permitted including infants and small children in child carriers
