Celebrating Ukrainian culture.
Bringing communities together.
Supporting Ukraine.
Our Mission
TOGETHER, WE DELIVER HOPE.
Every bowl served, every ticket purchased, every sponsor, and every donation helps make a real difference. Through our partnership with HTX4Ukraine, the Borscht Cook-off supports humanitarian initiatives, medical aid, and life-saving equipment for the people of Ukraine. Together, we’re preserving Ukrainian culture while creating meaningful impact where it’s needed most.
~$50,000
Raised,
2023–2024 combined
505
Tourniquets funded
9
Drones deployed
320+
Other critical units — seals, clamps, stretchers
Our Mission for 2026 – $40,000
$5,000 raised so far
$40,000 goal
That’s our goal this year — and every bowl, ticket, and donation gets us closer. Two years of tourniquets, drones, and stretchers proved what this community can do together. Let’s go further in 2026.
100% of proceeds support HTX4Ukraine’s mission in Ukraine.
Every Ingredient
Has a Story
Think you know borscht? Click each ingredient to uncover the stories, traditions, and centuries of history behind Ukraine’s most beloved dish.
Click one to learn its history and cultural significance.
Countdown to
Borscht Cook-off 2026
2025 Cook-off Judges
Meet the experts
Andrij Burchak
SUMA Credit Union, CEO
Jonathan Levine
Jonathan's the Rub
Vitalii Tarasiuk
Consul General of Ukraine in Houston
Our Sponsors
TOGETHER, WE MAKE EVERY BOWL COUNT.
Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who support our mission, celebrate Ukrainian culture, and help communities in Ukraine.
2025 Cook-off Sponsors:
Luba Dub
Halyna Seniw
The Marchiano Family
Nadija Sulyukmanov
Martin Family
Phong Nguyen
Christine Van Horn
Ulyana Gavchak
Kostya & Nina Lytvynchuk
John and Jessica Puzyk
Become our sponsor
Businesses or Private Individuals Welcome
Promote your brand, connect with our community, and become a valued partner of one of Houston’s largest Ukrainian cultural festivals.
Get involved
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE TABLE
Whether you’re joining the celebration, competing for the title, showcasing your business, or supporting our mission, there’s a way to be part of the Borscht Cook-off experience.
Visitors
Enjoy authentic Ukrainian borscht, live entertainment, family activities, and a day filled with culture, food, and community.
Teams
Gather your team, share your favorite borscht recipe, and compete for awards, recognition, and bragging rights.
Vendors
Reach hundreds of festival visitors by showcasing your food, products, or services at the Borscht Cook-off.
Sponsors
Showcase your business, connect with our community, and help make one of Houston’s favorite Ukrainian festivals possible.
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Moments That
Bring Us Together
