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Frequently Asked Questions


GENERAL

  • What is the World Food Championships?

    • Since its debut in 2012, the World Food Championships (WFC) has amassed a tremendous worldwide following, providing a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at its events, as well as numerous live and made-for-TV shows. In addition to popularizing competitive cooking, the WFC platform has had an undeniable impact on the food industry, facilitating the creation of more than 10,000 new dishes and supporting communities via partnerships with various local non-profits, charities, and food banks throughout the United States. In short, the WFC platform has given birth to “Food Sport” by providing a level playing field, a fair judging system, innovative culinary programming, ambassador opportunities, TV visibility and a process that allows talented culinary teams to compete in ways never seen.

      WFC is the premier food sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event showcases some of the world's best cooks competing for food, fame, and fortune across ten categories. Each year, thousands of teams vie for a coveted Golden Ticket at official qualifiers to earn their spot at WFC. Since its debut in 2012, the event has attracted participants from nearly 40 countries and every state in the U.S.

  • What are the dates of the competition and what are the catgeories to compete in?

    • The World Food Championships will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 16-19 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located within the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.  

    • The 2025 Categories are:
      • Bacon 
      • Barbecue
      • Burger
      • Chef
      • Dessert
      • Live Fire
      • Noodle
      • Sandwich
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian

  • How do I compete at the World Food Championships?

    • There are a number of different ways to secure an invitation to compete at the World Food Championships. Check out our How Do I Compete Page for more information.


ATTENDEE

  • Will attendees get to sample competition dishes?

    • The competition dishes are created only for WFC judging. Although, throughout the tournament, WFC will host many events in which attendees will get to sample championship-caliber dishes. To find out more about these ticketed events, click here. Information and progamming details will be updated as it is available. 

  • I'm planning on attending the World Food Championships, where should I stay?

  • Can I bring my own food and beverages?

    • No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the event venue.


COMPETITIOR 

  • Where do I enter the event?

    • TBA 

  • How will each category be judged?

    • Each category will have its own competition rules. Most categories will be judged using the World Food Championships' own proprietary E.A.T.™ scoring method.

  • What are the competition rules?

  • Is everything provided to competitors?

    • The contest will provide standard cooking equipment. This equipment is subject to change every year, but is defined in information that will be available to all registered competitors within two (2) months of the event date. All food ingredients, unless otherwise stated, will not be provided by the event. It is each competitor's responsibility to purchase and bring anything they need outside of what the contest provides. 

  • Can my friends and family attend the Main Event in October?

    • Yes, of course! We encourage competitors to have friends and family play an active role in supporting all chefs during the exciting event weekend. 

  • Are travel expenses included in the competition entry fee?

    • No. Competitors are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses. 



JUDGE/VOLUNTEER

  • How can I be a judge at the World Food Championships?

    • All WFC judges must first complete a Licsened To E.A.T. course in which they will learn E.A.T. methodology and how to judges dishes on Execution, Apperance and Taste. To learn more and see a schedule of upcoming Licensed To E.A.T. classes, visit our Become A Judge page. After completing the course, register to judge at WFC in Indianapolis by visiting the Judges Registration page. 

  • Does WFC have a volunteer system?

    • Yes! We LOVE our volunteers. Details to support the event in this capacity will be added closer to the event date and can be found under the "Join Us" tab at the top of this page.. 

  • Can I judge more than one category?

    • It is possible, though not likely, depending on the number of judges registrations.  Registered judges will be informed of their placements prior to the event.