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Another exciting opportunity at this year's World Food Championships is the addition of a five-day Sam's Club® Culinary Showcase! The 10th Anniversary of WFC is all about celebrating and offering helpful advice from experienced Chefs, Brand Ambassadors and aspiring Food Sport Champions! Their insights on all things food will impress foodies and novices alike!

Each day there will be a full schedule of classes and demonstrations that are open and FREE to all attendees. All attending media outlets are also welcome to cover our exciting lineup.

Here's a snapshot of the many classes and professional who will be bringing their expertise and culinary tips to our global stage:


Wednesday, Nov. 9

11:15

Burger Competition Insights

Turon Cummings 

11:45

Scales and Shells – The Wish for the Ultimate Fish Dish

Seafood Champion Carol Koty

12:45

Home Cook’s Tips & Tricks for Improving Your Game in the Kitchen

Soup Champion Lori McLain

1:45

The Real Deal... Holy Veal!

Jose Alfaro – Catelli Brothers

3:00

Cocktail Vision’s Product Line Demo

Yelena Anter – Cocktail Vision

4:00

CBD 101: Organic CBD Products

Heidi Kandalis and Robbie Bookheim - Hempferu

Thursday, Nov. 10

11:15

Soup Competition Insights

Soup Champion Lori McLain

11:45

Sandwich Construction

Sandwich Champion Acie Vincent

12:45

How to prepare the perfect bison steak

Austin Lee Puckett and Jessi Deardorf – Benjamin Lee Bison and National Bison Association

1:45

Texas Hot and Fast Brisket

BBQ Champion Robert Smith

3:15

Military Cuisine

Justin Reed – US Coast Guard Culinary Team

4:15

Pickling Veggies with Beer and Wine!

Amy Freeze

5:15

The ‘MEAT’ Up

Steak Champion Sunny Moody 

Friday, Nov. 11

11:30

Chorizo-stuffed Pork Loin with Three Chili Adobo

Recipe Champion Liz Waters

1:15

The Curing & Smoking of Pork Belly / Bacon

Bacon Champion Jack MacMurray

2:15

Chocolate!

Paul Edward - Chef Rubber

3:00

Serving as a Culinary Specialist in the Navy

Francine Rodriguez – Former White House Chef / US Navy Culinary Team

3:45

Rice & Noodle Competition Insights

Jonathan Scinto

4:15

How to Make Magic Bars

Dessert Champion Evette Rahman

5:15

From Myth to Kitchen, the Chupacabra has become Legendary… and here is his story

Alton Paris and Dylan Paris – 2 Gringo’s Chupacabra

Saturday, Nov. 12     

11:30

Hale's Kitchen

Rachel Hale – Hale’s Kitchen

1:00 Let's Thai Things Up Chef Nikky Phinyawatana

2:30

The Caviar Connoisseur

Chef Shaun Hergatt – Caspy Caviar

4:15

Rice & Noodle Competition Insights

Dessert Champion Ann jones

5:15

Profound Insights on Micro Greens

Jeff Bednar – Profound Microfarms & Foods

Sunday, Nov. 13        

11:30

Sustainable Natural Shrimp: Always Fresh, Never Frozen

Douwe Iedema – Natural Shrimp

1:00

Rice & Noodle Competition Insights

Iliana Cordero

2:30

Easy Holiday Entertaining with Honey Smoked Salmon

3 quick, delicious and fun recipes that will add that special flare to your holiday entertaining

Keith Jones – Honey Smoked Salmon

4:15

The Best Meat Made Better

Neil Dudley – Pederson's Natural Farms