WFC News Archive for January 2019

WFC Raised the “Steaks” with Beefer Ancillary

The stakes for the 7th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) were at an all-time high last November with more than 1500 chefs, home cooks and pro cook teams battling it out for over $350,000 in cash and prizes. In addition to the main event, WFC offered competitors a chance to win some extra cash through various ancillary challenges.

January 30, 2019

Bolner’s Fiesta and Compart Duroc Spiced Up the Competition at WFC

During the 7th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) last November, Bolner’s Fiesta Seasonings in partnership with Compart Duroc held a special ancillary challenge to give Food Champs a chance to take home some extra cash outside of the main Food Sport event.

January 28, 2019

The World Food Championships Announces Official 2019 Categories

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced the official 2019 categories for its main event this October in Dallas, Texas. Heading into its 8th season of competition, WFC is “going back to the future” by reviving one of its most popular categories from years past.

January 25, 2019

WFC “X”-plains New Judging Element

Before the competition begins each year at the World Food Championships, the first question a serious competitor has to ask is, “is my recipe worthy of $100,000?” That’s a question that WFC officials and Ambassadors will start addressing in a whole new way in 2020 as it applies a newly modified EAT-X judging process.

January 21, 2019

WFC Releases First Round of 2019 Qualifiers

The World Food Championships (WFC) just announced its first 60+ qualifying events for its 2019 main competition being held Oct. 16-20 in Dallas, Texas. These preliminary competitions are held throughout the year as a gateway for competitors to qualify into the world’s largest Food Sport event.

January 18, 2019

WFC Announces Culver Duck Ancillary Winners

During the 7th Annual World Food Championships (WFC), Culver Duck presented additional opportunities for competitors to win extra cash outside of the main Food Sport event this past November.

January 18, 2019

2019 Dates and Host Hotel Confirmed for World Food Championships in Dallas

The World Food Championships (WFC) confirmed its 2019 dates today, along with its official host venue hotel, the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

January 17, 2019

German Barbecue Team Crowned World Barbecue Champions

Oliver Sievers, and the BBQ Wiesel Win Big at the World Food Championships

January 16, 2019

Show Me State Restaurant Owner Creates $10,000 Sandwich

Alone, these two sandwiches –– Cuban and Reuben –– are considered classics, but mix them together, and you’ve created a $10,000 culinary cuisine. At least, that’s what St. Louis Sugarfire Smoke House Restaurant Partner and Executive Chef David Molina successfully did at the World Food Championships (WFC) this past November.

January 14, 2019

World Food Championships Expands Its Food Champ Recipe Club Program

The world’s largest Food Sport competition has partnered with Walmart for a second season of the Food Champ Recipe Club program (FCRC). As a result, FCRC –– an extension of the World Food Championships (WFC) enterprise –– will be adding culinary professionals to its team.

January 9, 2019