Gumbo Cook-Off
Get ready for an exciting culinary showdown that will ignite our love for gumbo across the state! Attend your local event to support your favorite teams as they compete in a thrilling cooking contest, showcasing their creativity and expertise in roux-making. This event celebrates teamwork and the unique spirit of each team. Let’s support our talented teams as they unleash their culinary magic in pursuit of victory.
Diocesan Events
- Alexandria, October 18, 2025, at Council 2142, Mater Dolorosa, in Plaucheville, LA
- Lake Charles, November 8, 2025, at Council 2885, 202 North Adams, Welsh, LA
- Shreveport, November 8, 2025, at Council 9260, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 522 E Floumoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA
- New Orleans NE, November 15, 2025, at Council 9973, St. Luke Council, 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, LA
- Houma-Thibodaux, November 15, 2025, at Council 8840, St. Hilary Council, 333 Twin Oaks Drive, Mathews, LA
- Baton Rouge, December 7, 2025, at Council 5530, St. Thomas More Council, 219 Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
- Lafayette, December 13, 2025, at Council 7557, Sacred Heart Council, 200 W Main St, Broussard, LA
- New Orleans SW, January 3, 2026, at Council 1905, 475 Franklin Ave, Gretna, LA
State Finals
Last Year's State Gumbo Cook-Off Winners
2025 North Winning Team - Mater Dolorosa Council 2142
- Mark Daigrepont (captain)
- Johnny Knott
- Wayne Jeansonne
- Eric Lemoine
2025 South Winning Team - Our Lady of Prompt Succor Council 8743
- Randy Oncale (captain)
- Anthony LaRose
- Jed Boudreaux
- Randy Guidry