Hewlett Chili Cook-off

Need a good chili recipe for this cold weather? Ask any of us while you wait! We just wrapped up our annual Hewlett Chili Cook-Off, where over thirty employees sought to make the best chili on the Hewlett campus and take home the coveted Hewlett Chili Cup. Three judges were chosen from each dealership and service department. The judges tasted each chili scoring the recipe on flavor, authenticity, and aroma. After tallying up the votes first, second, and third-place prizes were handed out at each location.

The competition was tough at Hewlett Volkswagen with multiple entries, and every single one of them tasting amazing. Competition was neck and neck between the nine competing. First place was awarded to a dynamic duo: Zack Daniel and Tyesha Gomez. Second place went to a new hire in service, Kevin Graef and Samantha Gomez was surprised and excited to take third place.

After all the awards were given, the first-place chili from each location was transported to the Don Hewlett Chevrolet sales break room with care. A final panel of three judges tasted each chili deliberating for what felt like hours before declaring Mark Peterson from Chevrolet service the overall winner!

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