On July 23, a “Chop” style food challenge was held at the SoCo Farmers Market in Costa Mesa.

Nine of Orange County’s food trucks participated and four of Orange County’s top bloggers were judges, along with a contest winner. 

Here is a recap of the event.

Slapfish and Dos Chinos eyeing the fresh produce

(left to right) Dos Chinos, Piaggio on Wheels, Baconmania and ChompChomp gathering produce for their menu

Slapfish discussing strategy

Chef Coli from Piaggio on Wheels

Hop Pham from Dos Chinos

Baja Lobster  with grilled corn from SpudRunners

BaconBuzz Salad from Baconmania

Duo Filet from Flip Truck

Flying Halibut from Slapfish

Vietnamese Rib Eye salad from Dos Chinos

Farmfresh Risotto with seared Duck Breast from The Lime Truck

Skirtsteak from Piaggio on Wheels

Vegetable Lumpia from Adobo Express

Baked apple and Peach cream puff from Morsels Bakery Truck

Baconmania!