Join the Challenge

Do You Have What It Takes to Lick the Last Spoon?

Calling all confident cooks, flavor fanatics, and fast-plating pros!

Join us for the ultimate live cooking showdown at 2026's Peanut Butter Festival in Battle Creek:

3-Hour Showdown - 12 Contestants - 1 Champion

Put your skills to the test in front of a live audience and panel of judges as you race the clock through three themed rounds of high-energy, high-stakes competition:

Round 1 – Sweet Start: Build your best Bar & Parfait in just 15 minutes

Round 2 – Lunchtime Crunch: Create a Grilled Sandwich & Chips combo with a savory twist

Round 3 – Full Spread Finale: Plate a full Dinner Plate, Appetizer & Dessert in 50 minutes

No surprises. No mystery baskets.

You’ll receive the ingredient lists and pantry options in advance—so bring your A-game, your prep plan, and your best apron.

This is your chance to take the stage, wow the crowd, and walk away with the Last Spoon Licked title, a trophy, and sponsor prizes.

Apply Now to Compete

Deadline: [TBA]

pbfest.org/licked

Let the crowd cheer. Let the judges taste. Let your spoon be the last one licked.Sign up today, submit your 20-second video.
and we'll get back to you about joining the fun.