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COMPETITION OVERVIEW
NOVEMBER 9-13, 2016
ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

The origins of desserts can be traced back to the dawn of civilized man. From its humble beginnings as fruits and honeycomb to ice cream, tiramisu and chocolate cupcakes, dessert is a food gift that has never stopped giving. People’s love for their desserts is marked throughout time and is as constant as warm apple pie.

The World Dessert Championship will pit 50 of the world’s best dessert designers against each other for the title of World Dessert Champion. Home cooks, restaurateurs and chefs will all compete to see whose cuisine reigns supreme. The champion will then take their best shot to the Final Table for a chance to win the World Food Championship.

WORLD DESSERT CHAMPIONSHIP
$10,000 GRAND PRIZE

Schedule and Rules

COMPETITION STRUCTURE

The World Food Championships will feature three rounds of competition.  
Signature Dish:  competitors will create their best recipe for judging within each category.  
Structured Build:  this round separates the contenders from the pretenders by forcing everyone to create their own spin on the same basic dish.  
Infused Ingredient:  the top competitors in each category will face off for culinary supremacy using the same ingredient in their final category dish.

2016 Competitor Packets 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE & RULES

The World Dessert Championship will be limited to the first 50 entrants who are fully qualified, registered and confirmed. Any qualified entrant who wants to compete after the field is full must seek a special exemption from the WFC competition committee. 

The following events are International Qualifiers for the 2016 World Dessert Championship: 

Canadian Food Championships


The following event is a Super Qualifier for the 2016 World Dessert Championship:
 

River Falls Bacon Bash


The following events are Preferred Qualifiers for the 2016 World Dessert Championship: 

Michigan Apple Recipe Contest

The following competitions are automatic qualifiers for the 2016 World Dessert Championship:

United States Events

Event Location Date
Just A Pinch - 2013 World Dessert ChampionUS
Still Waters Retreat Apple Pie ContestSpringtown, USJul 4, 2016
Challenge Dairy Online Contest - Dessert - 1st PlaceUSSep 16, 2016
Challenge Dairy Online Contest - Dessert - 2nd PlaceUSSep 16, 2016
Challenge Dairy Online Contest - Dessert - 3rd PlaceUSSep 16, 2016
Challenge Dairy Online Contest - Dessert - 4th PlaceUSSep 16, 2016
Challenge Dairy Online Contest - Dessert - 5th PlaceUSSep 16, 2016
Tri State BBQ Festival (Dessert competition)Dothan, AL, USApr 8, 2016
Alabama Festival of Flavor (Dessert competition)Foley, AL, USOct 8, 2016
Phoenix New Times - Best DessertPhoenix, AZ, US
2015 LA Weekly's - Best CookieLos Angeles, CA, US
California Strawberry Festival - Berry Blastoff Recipe ContestOxnard, CA, USMay 21, 2016
Del Mar BBQ Championship (Dessert competition)Del Mar, CA, USJul 15, 2016
Watsonville Strawberry FestivalWatsonville, CA, USAug 6, 2017
L.A. Ice Cream Takedown - People's ChoiceLos Angeles, CA, USSep 11, 2016
2015 World Dessert ChampionKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 8th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 5th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 4th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 9th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 2nd PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 7th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 6th PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - Tenth PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
2015 World Dessert Championship - Top Ten - 3rd PlaceKissimmee, FL, US
APC National Pie Championship (Amateur Division)Orlando, FL, USApr 30, 2016
APC National Pie Championship (Professional Division)Orlando, FL, USApr 30, 2016
Jacksonville Magazine - Best DessertJacksonville, FL, US
Smokin' Pig BBQ Fest (Dessert competition)Lake City, FL, USSep 16, 2016
Georgia Apple Festival Apple Pie Recipe ContestGA, USOct 8, 2015
2015 Boise Weekly - Best Local DessertBoise, ID, US
Cacao Barry World Chocolate MastersChicago, IL, USOct 28, 2015
2015 Indianapolis Monthly - Best DessertIndianapolis, IN, US
National Maple Syrup Festival Sweet Victory Challenge - Dessert CategoryMedora, IN, USMar 5, 2016
National Maple Syrup Festival Sweet Victory Challenge - Dessert Category - People's ChoiceMedora, IN, USMar 5, 2016
The Art of the Cookie ContestHenderson, KY, USNov 2, 2015
Food Fight in the 'Ville - (Dessert competition)Louisville, KY, USSep 2, 2016
Michigan Apple Recipe ContestLansing, MI, USJan 27, 2016
Big Island BBQ (Dessert competition)Albert Lea, MN, USAug 27, 2016
Sweetest Chefs of the SouthRidgeland, MS, USSep 12, 2016
Montana BBQ Cook-off (Dessert competition)Absarokee, MT, USJun 26, 2016
Terhune Orchard's Blueberry Bash Bake-off ContestPrinceton, NJ, USJul 10, 2016
Southwest Chocolate FestAlbuquerque, NM, USMar 19, 2016
13th Annual Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship (Dessert competition)Santa Ana, NM, USJul 2, 2016
2013 World Food Champion - Dave ElliottLas Vegas, NV, US
2014 World Dessert ChampionLas Vegas, NV, US
Las Vegas Review Journal - Best of Las Vegas - Best DessertLas Vegas, NV, US
2012 World Side-Dish ChampionLas Vegas, NV, US
2013 World Dessert ChampionLas Vegas, NV, US
Brooklyn Ice Cream Takedown - People's ChoiceBrooklyn, NY, USJul 17, 2016
US Pastry Competition - Best in ShowNew York, NY, USMar 6, 2016
US Pastry Competition - Best New Product for the Food Trends ExperienceNew York, NY, USMar 6, 2016
Brooklyn Chocolate Takedown - People's ChoiceBrooklyn, NY, USFeb 14, 2016
Finger Lakes Fire and Smoke BBQ Festival (Dessert competition)Geneva, NY, USSep 2, 2016
Salt City BBQ Festival (Dessert competition)Syracuse, NY, USMay 22, 2016
Columbus Alive - Best DessertColumbus, OH, US
FCO Recipe ContestONLINE, USOct 8, 2015
Florida Strawberry Online Contest - Dessert - 1st PlaceONLINE, US
Florida Strawberry Online Contest - Dessert - 2nd PlaceONLINE, US
Florida Strawberry Online Contest - Dessert - 3rd PlaceONLINE, US
Florida Strawberry Online Contest - Dessert - 4th PlaceONLINE, US
Florida Strawberry Online Contest - Dessert - 5th PlaceONLINE, US
FSO Dessert CompetitionONLINE, US
Just A Pinch - 2015 Top Ten - Dessert - 2nd PlaceONLINE, US
Just A Pinch - 2016 - DessertONLINE, US
Just A Pinch - 2016 - DessertONLINE, US
Gerry Frank Chocolate Layer Cake ContestSalem, OR, USAug 26, 2016
2015 Pittsburgh City Paper - Best DessertPittsburgh, PA, US
2015 Memphis Flyer - Best DessertMemphis, TN, US
2015 Cast Iron Cook OffChattanooga, TN, US
National Banana Pudding Cook Off (Amateur Division)Hickman, TN, USOct 1, 2016
National Banana Pudding Cook Off (Restaurant Division)Hickman, TN, USOct 1, 2016
Nashville Scene Sugar RushNashville, TN, USJul 28, 2016
The National BBQ Cup (Dessert competition)Nashville, TN, USMay 28, 2016
Livingston Hog-Eye Cook-OffLivingston, tn, USAug 23, 2016
Best of Big D - DessertDallas, TX, US
San Antonio Current - Best DessertSan Antonio, TX, US
Old Galveston Rd. BBQ Shoot Out 2 - (Dessert competition)Houston, TX, USMay 13, 2016
NCACS Cupcake ChallengeFairfax, VA, USApr 16, 2016
King's Dominion Military Chef BBQ Battle (Dessert competition)Doswell, VA, USJul 2, 2016
Pacific Northwest Inlander - Best DessertSpokane, WA, US
Seattle Magazine - Best DessertSeattle, WA, US
River Falls Bacon Bash - Dessert - 1st PlaceRiver Falls, WI, USSep 17, 2016
River Falls Bacon Bash - Dessert - 2nd PlaceRiver Falls, WI, USSep 17, 2016
River Falls Bacon Bash - Dessert - 3rd PlaceRiver Falls, WI, USSep 17, 2016

International Events

Event Location Date
Canadian Food Championships - Dessert - First PlaceEdmonton, AB, CAJul 22, 2016
Canadian Food Championships - Dessert - Second PlaceEdmonton, AB, CAJul 22, 2016
South Gujarat Mega Cooking CompetitionSurat, INFeb 25, 2016
National Cupcake Championships - Great BritainGBSep 12, 2016