World Food Championships News

Local Community College Lends Helping Hand at WFC’s Dallas Debut

The World Food Championships (WFC) attracted more than 1,400 cooks from 42 states and 15 countries to Dallas as it searched for the best culinary athletes and artisans from around the globe. Alongside its 8th annual Main Event, tens of thousands of foodies attended the food-fighting festivities and special attractions. With a food fest of this magnitude, a lot of hard work and assistance are needed throughout the five-day event, so WFC enlisted El Centro College to fill numerous of its volunteer roles.

December 4, 2019

Grilling Grannies Went Head-to-Head At World’s Largest Food Sport Event

It’s no secret that when it comes to simultaneously watching the children and cooking dinner, grandmas take the cake. The world’s largest Food Sport event, World Food Championships (WFC), brought back one of its fan-favorite ancillary events that featured four of its granny competitors in a grilling challenge with parent-themed curveballs.

December 2, 2019

WFC Crowns First-Ever Fire Woman Champion

The 8th annual World Food Championships (WFC) was filled with more food-fighting action than ever at its Dallas debut last month. One of its highlighted competitions involved a ninety-minute challenge placing four of barbecue’s award-winning lady pitmasters head-to-head in a no electricity battle to determine the ultimate Fire Woman. This smokin’ competition brought a highly praised cast to Dallas. The line-up for this fiery event included Jackie Milligan, Christina Fitzgerald, Robyn “Grill Girl” Lindars and Heather Sinyard, all decorated pitmasters, many of whom have appeared on Food Network.

November 20, 2019

WFC Competitors Battled In “Super” Chicken Wing Challenge

The world’s largest Food Sport event, the World Food Championships (WFC), wrapped up its 8th annual competition at Reunion Tower Lawn in Dallas this past October. Even with the Main Event’s impressive $350,000 prize purse, WFC offers additional avenues for its competitors to win extra money through opportunities outside of its tournament, including its Super Qualifier Challenge sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms.

November 12, 2019

The World Food Championships Crowns Ten Category Champions and Announces Final Table Challenge Destination

The largest culinary competition in the world made its Dallas debut this weekend and crowned ten new champions at the Reunion Tower Lawn. The World Food Championships (WFC) attracted to Texas more than 1,400 cooks from 42 states and 15 countries during its 8th annual search for the best culinary athletes and artisans from around the globe. Each champion won $10,000 and a seat at the event’s Final Table in the Spring of 2020, where they’ll compete in Indianapolis for the event’s $100,000 bonus prize.

October 22, 2019

Springer Mountain Super Qualifier Food Champs Announced

The 8th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) is in full swing at the Reunion Tower Lawn in Dallas, Texas as the remaining Food Champs left in the competition are about to enter into the first day of the Top Ten rounds. Alongside the Main Event, one of WFC’s Food Sport sponsor, Springer Mountain Farms, will be giving Food Champs that were previously knocked out of the competition a chance redeem themselves in the Super Qualifier challenge. The 20 overall highest ranking competitors who did not make the Top Ten finals in their category will have a chance to compete for a 2020 Golden Ticket and a cash prize.

October 18, 2019

World Food Championships Presents New Awards in Dallas

The World Food Championships (WFC) is dishing up new ways to reward competitors at its 8th annual event. Competitors, volunteers and brands will get a chance to be recognized on the big stage for their efforts and contributions during WFC.

October 10, 2019

The World Food Championships Serves Up $500,000 Dinner

When's the last time you had award-winning chefs serve you a custom dinner? How about a dinner that's earned over $500,000 in prize money? Probably never.

October 10, 2019

How Foodies Can Win At World Food Championships

With more than $350,000 up for grabs, there's little wonder why 1,500+ cooks are traveling into Dallas next week to compete at the 8th Annual World Food Championships (WFC). But how do regular foodies score a big win at this unique "Food Sport" event? Easy. They bring an appetite and download the event's official phone app.

October 9, 2019

The Ultimate Food Fight Dishes Out Flavorful Entertainment

The World Food Championships (WFC) will not only have a talented field of over 1,500 contestants competing for the $350,000 prize purse but will also have live music from across the nation to enhance the experience for food fans at its Main Event, which is set for Oct. 17-20 in Dallas, Texas.

October 4, 2019