NO WASTE, ALL TASTE RECIPE RUMBLE
JOIN THE SHOWDOWN TO RESCUE WASTED FOOD
The Upcycle Showdown is designed to promote responsible food stewardship and culinary innovation. Develop a recipe according to the following requirements, and submit your results for a chance to win prizes *and* be crowned an official Food Waste Warrior! Submissions must repurpose commonly discarded ingredients, reduce waste, and demonstrate operational feasibility within existing menu frameworks, as well as incorporate at least one Nestlé Professional Solutions product from the list below.
PRODUCT LIST
TO USE (RTU) SAUCES MINOR’S Bourbon Style Sce RTU 4x0.5Gal US
MINOR'S General Tso's RTU Sce 4x0.5Gal US
MINOR’S Sweet Sour RTU 6x2.04kg US
MINOR’S Teriyaki Sce RTU 4x0.5Gal US
MINOR’S Zesty Orange Sce RTU 4x0.5Gal US
MINOR'S Culinary Cream 2x5Lb US
MINOR'S Demi Glace Sce Conc 6x13.6oz US
NPro Chkn Bse NAMSG Chl Tub 6x1lb US
NPro Saut Veg Base GtnF Chl Tub 6x1lb US
NPro Veg Bse LoNa NAMSG GtnFChl Tub 6x1lb US
NPro Chkn Bse LoNaNAMSGGtFChl Tub 6x15.3oz US
KEY DATES
GRAVY AND CHEESE SAUCE MIXES
Stouffer’s NPro Alfredo Sauce GTNF Frzn Pch 4x64oz US
Stouffer’s NPro Alfredo Sce GTNF Frzn Pch 4x96oz US
Stouffer’s NPro Alfredo Sce Frzn Pch 4x96oz US
NPro White Cheese Sauce Frzn Pch 4x64oz US
TRIO Alfredo Sauce 8x16oz US
TRIO Brown Gravy 8x13.37oz US
TRIO Cheese Sauce Regular 8x32oz US
TRIO Chicken Gravy 8x22.6oz US
TRIO Country Gravy 8x22oz US
TRIO Low Sodium Brown Gravy 8x16oz US
TRIO Low Sodium Poultry Grv 8x22.6oz US
TRIO Turkey Gravy 8x20oz US
PRIZES
TOP WINNER:
$100 gift card, recipe added to Morrison menus, Nestlé Professional gift
SECOND & THIRD PLACE:
$100 gift card and Nestlé Professional gift
BONUS VIDEO AWARD: Special prize
FROZEN SAUCES
NO WASTE, ALL TASTE
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Chefs must submit all materials via email to: mb-compassgroup@us.nestle.com
Please submit email with SUBJECT LINE: No Waste, All Taste Recipe Rumble
Limit 1 submission per chef
RECIPE DOCUMENT (REQUIRED)
Submit recipe on the Nestlé Recipe Template.
• Full ingredient list
• Complete method and preparation steps
• Yield and serving information
• Identification of upcycled ingredient(s)
• Sustainability rationale (waste avoided, why this ingredient is commonly discarded)
• Culinary inspiration
GUEST OR TEAM FEEDBACK RESULTS (REQUIRED)
Examples can include: portions served/sold, price-point, and evidence that guests liked it, such as results from taste-testing of samples or back-of-the-house tasting and review.
PHOTOGRAPHS (REQUIRED)
Submit clear, well-lit photographs of the dish in a service pan and plated.
VIDEO (OPTIONAL)
Optional video submission describing the dish, inspiration, and/or preparation. A separate prize will be awarded for video submissions. Chefs can win both the main prizes AND the video prize.
JUDGING CRITERIA
JudgingwillbecompletedbyapanelofexpertCompass GroupandNestléChefs
UPCYCLING IMPACT
Effective use of ingredients commonly discarded in Morrison operations.
ADAPTABILITY & OPERATIONAL INTEGRATION
• Potential for frequent rotation with minor variation.
• Alignment with Morrison menu standards and operational feasibility.
PALATABILITY & GUEST ACCEPTANCE
Chefs must serve the dish once in their unit for guest feedback.
CREATIVITY AND VISUAL APPEAL
• Demonstrates creative and appealing use of upcycled ingredients
• Plate presentation is appealing
WASTE REDUCTION IMPACT
Recipe description includes connection to reducing food waste and why it’s meaningful for the operation (if food waste can be quantified, please include; not required)
USE OF NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS PRODUCT
Purposeful integration of product
NO WASTE, ALL TASTE
UPCYCLE SHOWDOWN – WEIGHTED JUDGING RUBRIC
CRITERION
Upcycling Impact (25%)
Adaptability & Operational Integration (25%)
Palatability & Guest Acceptance (25%)
Highly meaningful use of commonly wasted ingredients; strong sustainability impact
Highly adaptable; seamless fit with Morrison operations
Excellent flavor and presentation; strong guest feedback
Clear use of commonly wasted items; solid waste-reduction rationale
Good adaptability and operational feasibility
Very good flavor; positive diner feedback
Some relevance to waste reduction; moderate rationale
Moderately adaptable; may require some adjustments
Acceptable flavor; mixed feedback
Limited connection to actual waste streams
Weak or unclear connection to upcycling
Limited feasibility; operational challenges Difficult to execute or integrate
Noticeable flavor or presentation issues; limited acceptance
Creativity and Visual Appeal (10%)
Waste Reduction Impact (10%)
Use of Nestlé Professional Solutions Product (5%)
Highly original concept that reimagines upcycled ingredients; visually striking presentation that enhances appetite, appeal, and storytelling
Creative interpretation with thoughtful plating; strong visual appeal that elevates the dish
Clear, well-documented description of food waste impact -
Product meaningfully enhances flavor, texture, or operational efficiency
Product well integrated and purposeful
Some creative elements; presentation is neat but conventional
Minimal creativity; presentation is basic or inconsistent
Approximate or partially documented waste impact -
Product included but adds limited value
Minimal or superficial use
Poor diner response
Little to no creativity; unappealing or poorly executed presentation
No connection to food waste indicated
Inclusion forced or unclear