1st Annual Oakland Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational

The Grilled Cheese Invitational, which has been going strong the last four years in Los Angeles, is coming north for the 1st Annual Oakland Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational this Thursday, October 25th at Eli’s Mile High Club in Oakland.

Ladies and Gentlemen, on October 25th, we will part the mighty mountain of loaves, wade knee-deep in the cheese and swim eye-high in the butter fat to determine who in the bay area is a Grilled Cheese Championâ„¢.

The “Grilled Cheese Invitational” is an official competition with prizes awarded for each category. The competition will be begin promptly at 8:00 pm at Eli’s Mile High Club in North Oakland. This is a serious competition and only the strong will achieve victory in The Grilled Cheese Invitational, with all the associated bragging rights available therein. All those looking to compete in the Invitational smust read the rules and regulations before they register their sammich. Pre-registration for the 1st Annual Oakland Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational is now open.

Registration is now open for the Grilled Cheese Invitational and please be aware there are strict rules against the use of flame throwers, clown vomit and couch f*cking. Don’t forget to check their extensive list of grilled cheese making hints and secrets, including advice on rigorous physical and mental training.

The 1st place winner will be invited to the national competition in Los Angeles taking place April 2008 and there are plans to for an Austin Grilled Cheese Invitational next year as well.

See Previously: The 4th 2nd Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational

UPDATE: Marcy Mendelson shot some photos of the event.