Do you want to learn to EAT like a pro?! The World Food Championships regularly offers classes to train foodies in its very own E.A.T.™ methodology, the scoring system that allows any WFC entry to be judged consistently using three key criteria: Execution, Appearance and Taste. This class is taught by a WFC associate or professional chef and will be interactive and fun for attendees! Only judges who become E.A.T.™ certified will be eligible to enjoy judging privileges at WFC. Don't miss your chance to become an E.A.T.™ certified judge!

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Upcoming Classes

EAT Class

DATE

Jun 22, 2025

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Middleby Innovation Kitchens\\r\\n2701 E State Highway 121 \\r\\nUnit 600 \\r\\nLewisville, TX 75056 \\r\\n\\r\\n

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Past Classes

Licensed to E.A.T.™- Fairview, TX

DATE

Sep 10, 2023

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Profound Kitchen (163 Fountain Court, Fairview, TX 75069)

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Licensed to E.A.T.™- Waynesville, MO

DATE

Apr 11, 2023

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

Waynesville Career Center 400 Gw Lane Waynesville, MO 65583

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™- Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

DATE

Mar 16, 2023

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

215 Roy Kidd Ave, Corbin, KY 40701

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: WFC- Dallas

DATE

Nov 8, 2022

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Fair Park, Centennial Hall 3809 Grand Avenue / Dallas, TX 75210\r\n

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

Oct 2, 2022

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

McKinney Flour Mill(407 East Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069)

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Waynesville, MO

DATE

Aug 25, 2022

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

Drachenfutter, 307 U.S. Route 66, Waynesville, MO 65583

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

Jul 31, 2022

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

McKinney Flour Mill (407 East Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069)

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Madisonville

DATE

May 26, 2022

TIME

04:00 PM

LOCATION

520 Cook Street, Suite A, Madisonville, TN 37354

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

Apr 24, 2022

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

407 East Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Sweetwater

DATE

Apr 21, 2022

TIME

04:00 PM

LOCATION

203 Monroe St., Sweetwater, TN 37874

INFO

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WFC E.A.T. Judging Class

DATE

Nov 4, 2021

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210

INFO

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Missouri EAT Class

DATE

Jun 27, 2021

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

Cafe B-29 1751 W State Hwy J Ozark, MO 65721

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

Oct 25, 2020

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

6907 Bexar St. Dallas, TX 75215

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Port Aransas

DATE

Aug 8, 2020

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Seafood & Spaghetti Works 910 Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX 78373

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Fairhope

DATE

Mar 12, 2020

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Bill-E\'s 19992 AL-181 Fairhope, AL 36532

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Salt Lake City

DATE

Mar 7, 2020

TIME

09:30 AM

LOCATION

Lucky\'s Iron Door Roadhouse 3754 West Center View Way West Jordan City, UT 84084

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Opp

DATE

Feb 13, 2020

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Chef Jon Gibson’s Opp Wheelhouse restaurant 105 E Hart Ave Opp, AL 36467

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: WFC

Want to get in on the Food Sport judging action? Here is your chance! The “Licensed To E.A.T.™” course will get you Gold Card certified and ready to judge the world’s largest Food Sport event! This kitchen classroom experience is hosted by a certified Food Sport professional who takes you through our proprietary E.A.T.™ Methodology to prepare you for your first judging experience. All ticket holders will be guaranteed a judging spot to partake in the 8th Annual World Food Championships!

DATE

Oct 15, 2019

TIME

01:00 PM

LOCATION

Hyatt Regency Dallas - Marsalis Ballroom, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dothan

DATE

Sep 5, 2019

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Bob Woodall Air Care\\r\\n412 North Foster Street \\r\\nDothan, Alabama 36301

INFO

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Licensed to EAT™ St. Louis

DATE

Aug 12, 2019

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Oaked, 1031 Lynch St. Saint Louis, MO

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Salt Lake City

DATE

Aug 10, 2019

TIME

09:00 AM

LOCATION

Lucky 13 Bar & Grill 135 W.1300 S. \\r\\nSalt Lake City, UT 84115

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: San Antonio

Hosted by Bolner′s Fiesta Products

DATE

Jun 29, 2019

TIME

01:00 PM

LOCATION

Club Giraud 707 N St Mary\\\'s St, San Antonio, TX 78205

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Phoenix - a Sonoran Showdown

Hosted by Owner Tommy Dambrosio & Chef Stephen Pucci, Class Instructed by Chef Suzanne Clark

DATE

Jun 17, 2019

TIME

06:30 PM

LOCATION

Aioli Gourmet Burgers, 10652 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

May 5, 2019

TIME

01:00 PM

LOCATION

The Jelly Queens Store 4318 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Cookeville

Instructed by 2015 WFC Chef Category Champion Chef Chad Combs

DATE

Apr 29, 2019

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

The Putnam Room, 319 E. Spring St., Cookeville, TN 38501

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Bay Area, Texas

Hosted by David Skinner & Class Instructed by Chef Nancy Manlove

DATE

Mar 3, 2019

TIME

02:00 PM

LOCATION

Eculent Restaurant, 709 Harris Ave., Kemah, TX 77565.

INFO

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WFC EAT CLASS

DATE

Nov 11, 2018

TIME

03:00 PM

LOCATION

The Wharf at Orange Beach, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561

INFO

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EAT Cookeville

DATE

Sep 24, 2018

TIME

05:00 PM

LOCATION

The Putnam Room, 319 E. Spring St. Cookeville, TN 38501

INFO

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EAT Dallas

DATE

Sep 17, 2018

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

The Meat Shop Butcher & Eatery, 4410 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

INFO

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EAT Tuscaloosa

DATE

Aug 26, 2018

TIME

04:00 PM

LOCATION

Southern Ale House, 1530 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406, USA

INFO

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EAT Montgomery

DATE

Aug 4, 2018

TIME

04:00 PM

LOCATION

Montgomery Renaissance Hotel, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA

INFO

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EAT ATLANTA

DATE

Aug 4, 2018

TIME

09:00 AM

LOCATION

Jim & Nick\'s, 1480 Hwy 20 West, McDonough, GA 30253

INFO

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EAT SPRINGFIELD

DATE

Jun 25, 2018

TIME

05:00 PM

LOCATION

Historic Firehouse No.2, 101 East Commercial Street, Springfield, MO 65803

INFO

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EAT Cookeville

DATE

Jun 24, 2018

TIME

05:00 PM

LOCATION

Seven Senses Food & Cheer, 32 W. Broad St. Cookeville, TN 38501

INFO

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EAT EASTERN SHORE - ALABAMA

DATE

Jun 11, 2018

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Warehouse Bakery & Donuts,759 Nichols Ave,Fairhope, AL 36532

INFO

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EAT EASTERN SHORE - ALABAMA

DATE

Jun 10, 2018

TIME

04:00 PM

LOCATION

Bella Sera Gardens, 25049 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551

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EAT Salt Lake City

DATE

Jun 9, 2018

TIME

09:00 AM

LOCATION

Lucky 13, 135 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

INFO

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EAT Birmingham

DATE

May 7, 2018

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

AllSouth Appliance Group, Inc.,345 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

INFO

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EAT Winchester

DATE

Apr 22, 2018

TIME

01:00 PM

LOCATION

Winchester City Park, 1561 Phillip Fulmer Parkway, Winchester, TN 37398

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EAT Phoenix Sonoran Showdown

DATE

Mar 19, 2018

TIME

06:30 PM

LOCATION

Helio Basin Brewing Company 3935 East Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

INFO

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EAT Nashville

DATE

Mar 3, 2018

TIME

11:00 AM

LOCATION

The Art Institute of Tennessee \r\n100 Centerview Drive #250 \r\nNashville, TN 37214

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Food Champ Judging Class - Session 1

For more information, email: infoworldfoodchampionships.com

DATE

Nov 7, 2017

TIME

10:00 AM

LOCATION

The Wharf at Orange Beach

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Food Champ Judging Class - Session 2

For more information, email info@worldfoodchampionships.com

DATE

Nov 7, 2017

TIME

01:00 PM

LOCATION

The Wharf at Orange Beach

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Food Champ Judging Class - Seven Senses

DATE

Sep 24, 2017

TIME

05:00 PM

LOCATION

Seven Senses Food & Cheer - 32 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

INFO

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Food Champ Judging Class - Canadian Food Championships

For more information, visit Canadian Food Championships.

DATE

Jul 19, 2017

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

Sutton Place Hotel \r\n10235 101 Street, Edmonton, AB

INFO

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Food Champ Judging Class - Canadian Food Championships

For more information, visit Canadian Food Championships.

DATE

Jul 18, 2017

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

Sutton Place Hotel 10235 101 Street, Edmonton, AB

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The Ooltewah BBQ Brawl

Want to judge at this great event? Simply click the VIEW DETAILS link below. Then, post on the event facebook \"I want to be a judge,\" and tell them why in 25 words or less!

DATE

Apr 15, 2017

TIME

Times TBA

LOCATION

Cambridge Square - 9453 Bradmore Ln, Ooltewah, TN

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World Food Championships

DATE

Nov 14, 2016

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

The Palms, the Wharf, Orange Beach, Ala.

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Wind Creek Casino and Hotel

DATE

Sep 12, 2016

TIME

11:00 AM

LOCATION

Wind Creek - Atmore, Ala.

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SEVEN SENSES FOOD & CHEER

Early bird reservations are available for $75 a person and can be made by contacting Seven Senses at 931-520-0077 or by emailing jay@sevensensesfood.com. Seating is limited, so reservations need to be secured by August 10. Tickets will not be available at the door.

DATE

Aug 17, 2016

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

32 West Broad St. Cookeville, TN

INFO

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Shubee’s Coastal Grill & Bar

DATE

Nov 7, 2015

TIME

02:00 AM

LOCATION

5780 Golden Hawk Way, Kissimmee, FL 34746

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SEVEN SENSES FOOD & CHEER

DATE

Sep 29, 2015

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

32 West Broad St. Cookeville, TN\r\n

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2015 Bacon Bash

Come join us for a one-of-a-kind food judging experience! Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships, Mike McCloud, will be showing you the ins and outs of what it takes to be a Food Champ judge. You will get to taste world class food and become certified in the EAT Methodology, the World Food Championships very own scoring system that allows any WFC entry to be judged consistently using three criteria: Execution, Appearance and Taste. Sign up to test your taste buds! As an added perk, you will also get priority seating to judge at the 2015 Bacon Bash on Friday, September 19 and other WFC events. The Bacon Bash is the second largest bacon festival in the nation with events for the entire family! Follow the link below to find more information about the 2015 Bacon Bash and a link to the Official Judge Application!

DATE

Sep 18, 2015

TIME

03:00 PM

LOCATION

River Falls, WI

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Burger Republic

Nashville’s premiere burger restaurant will host a Food Champ judging class for interested foodies. After landing in the Top 10 in the 2014 World Burger Championship, Burger Republic knows how to excite someone’s taste buds. Don’t miss your chance to taste Burger Republic’s delicious burgers and become an EAT™ certified judge.

DATE

Aug 4, 2015

TIME

06:00 PM

LOCATION

THE GULCH: 420 11th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

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Canadian Food Championships

As the exclusive qualifying event for the country of Canada, the Canadian Food Championships will offer more than just intense competition. Canadian foodies are also invited to participate in a special Food Champ judging class where they will earn the chance to become EAT™ certified judges.

DATE

Jul 19, 2015

TIME

12:30 PM

LOCATION

Sip ‘n Savour Venue at Taste of Edmonton @ Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J, Canada

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Daphne

DATE

Nov 30, -0001

TIME

Times TBA

LOCATION

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Tempe

DATE

Nov 30, -0001

TIME

11:30 AM

LOCATION

BBQ ISLAND 1715 W Ruby Dr #105, Tempe, AZ 85284

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Dallas

DATE

Nov 30, -0001

TIME

03:00 PM

LOCATION

The Jelly Queens 4318 West Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75209

INFO

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Licensed to E.A.T.™: Springfield

DATE

Nov 30, -0001

TIME

05:30 PM

LOCATION

Cafe B-29 1751 W State Hwy J Springfield, MO 65721 Springfield, Missouri

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Licensed To E.A.T.™: Detroit (Postponed)

DATE

Nov 30, -0001

TIME

11:00 AM

LOCATION

Canterbury Village 2359 Joslyn Ct, Orion Charter Township, MI 48360

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