Do you make soup so good it could heal a cold in one spoonful? Does your family count down the minutes till your cholent hits the table? Are your rugelach famous in three zip codes? Then it's time to roll up your sleeves, tie on that apron, and step into the spotlight—because The Great Bubby Cook Off is officially on!
Whether you're a real Bubby, a future Bubby, or just someone who cooks like one, this contest is your moment to shine. We're calling on all women over 18 (sorry, kids—this one’s for the grown-ups!) to submit a 2–5 minute video sharing their most beloved Jewish dish. Sweet, savory, traditional, with a twist—if it’s got heart and heritage, we want it.
The top four finalists will be flown to New York for a live cook-off showdown. Think: mixing bowls, spatulas, fierce competition, and major kvelling. We’ll cover your airfare, hotel, and make sure everything is fully kosher and contestant-friendly.
The Grand Prize
You’ll be crowned Bubby 2025, and win the following:
-Take a victory lap through NYC with the Manischewitz Food Truck
-Will guest appear on Naomi Nachman's cooking show
-Win a cash prize of $5,000
-Your recipe will be added to a collector's item reprint of a historic kosher cookbook
How to Enter:
1. Submit one video by July 1, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
2. Upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive (make sure it’s public!)
3. Paste the link into our submission form and you’re in!
Any further questions? Please see our FAQ page; for more information about entering the contest.
Ready to join the fun, feed the people, and maybe become a legend?
Click below and show us what you've got, Bubby!
When will voting begin?
What about food fight 2???????
There’s another contest before the first one took place?????????
Hi Henny. Great question! Food Fight Season 2 is coming soon- stay tuned! It’s a completely separate contest where the selected contestants competed on camera over a few days, and the episodes (and winner!) are already filmed and chosen.
The Great Bubby Cook Off is a brand new contest open to the public- anyone over 18 can enter, and the top 4 finalists will be chosen by community vote.