How Do I Run a Successful Recipe Contest?

Plan your entry criteria, choose an appealing prize, set clear rules, and promote your recipe contest across all your marketing channels. Click to learn how Gleam helps streamline the process.

To run a successful recipe contest:

  • Define clear entry rules and acceptable formats (photo, text, video)
  • Choose an appealing prize that will motivate participation
  • Promote across social media, email newsletters, and in-store if applicable
  • Use Gleam to collect entries, display them in a gallery, and allow public voting or private judging

Get started with the recipe contest template to manage entries, voting, and winner selection in one place.

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How Can I Judge the Best Recipe in a Recipe Competition?

Judge the best recipe using scoring criteria or public voting. Click for judging methods that ensure fairness in your competition.