Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Selah Ridge — 265 County Road 3001, Decatur, TX 76234
Next door to The Classic Club • 21+ Event
Get Tickets — $60 Enter Your Team Become a SponsorHow the Battle Works
Get ready for an evening of great food, friendly competition, and community impact at the inaugural Battle of the Bites! Local chefs, restaurants, hometown cooks, and family famous recipes go head-to-head — and you decide who takes home the title.
Taste
Enjoy unlimited food samples from every competitor — a one-of-a-kind culinary showdown of local food teams.
Vote
Cast your vote for your favorites. Every guest helps decide who takes top honors and community bragging rights.
Bid & Win
Join in an exciting auction and raffle throughout the evening — every bid supports the Foundation's mission.
Celebrate
Winners are crowned, bragging rights are earned, and every dollar raised funds innovative opportunities for Decatur ISD students and staff.
The Competitors
Our 2026 lineup is coming together now. Check back as we announce each chef and restaurant entering the battle!
Enter the Battle
Restaurants, hometown cooks, and family-famous recipes are all welcome. Register your team, bring your best bite, and let the community crown a champion.
Per Team
One flat registration fee covers event admission for up to four team members that you name.
Pick Your Category
Compete in one of three categories — Appetizer, Entrée, or Dessert — with the dish you know can win.
Win the Title
Guests sample every dish and vote for their favorites. Winners take home the trophy and hometown bragging rights.
Need power, cooking space, or storage for your setup? Just note it on the registration form — we'll work with you.
Sponsorship Packages
Put your business in front of the whole community while funding teacher grants and student programs in Decatur ISD. All sponsors are recognized on the DEF website and social media.
Title Sponsor
$10,000- Event presented as “Battle of the Bites, presented by Your Company”
- A teacher grant awarded in your company's name
- Logo on all event marketing, signage & stage recognition
- 16 event tickets
Executive Chef
$5,000- 12 event tickets
- Logo on event signage & website
- Recognition from the stage
- Featured on DEF social media
Master Chef
$2,500- 10 event tickets
- Logo on event signage & website
- Featured on DEF social media
Iron Chef
$1,000- 6 event tickets
- Name prominently displayed at the event
- Listed on website & social media
Sous Chef
$500- 4 event tickets
- Listed on event signage
- Listed on website
Friend of the Chef
$250- 2 event tickets
- Listed on website
Our Sponsors
Thank you to the businesses backing Decatur ISD students and teachers. Your logo could be here!
Why We Battle
The Decatur Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every ticket, sponsorship, bid, and raffle entry helps fund innovative opportunities that benefit Decatur ISD students and staff.
Ready to Rumble?
Grab your tickets before they're gone — then come hungry on November 14th and help crown Decatur's best bite. Battle of the Bites is a 21+ event.
Get Tickets — $60 Enter Your Team