World Food Championships News

2018’s Ultimate Food Fight Is Filling Up Fast

The largest Food Sport tournament in the world has been making waves for years, but now it’s setting enrollment records. The 2018 competition was more than 70% full on July 1st, with five categories already closed due to a record pace of registrations.

July 2, 2018

WFC Welcomes Minor’s into the “Majors” of Food Sport

Today the World Food Championships welcomed a new partner into the Food Sport family. Minor’s® has signed up for the event’s 7th Anniversary as the Official Structured Sponsor of the World Chef Category in 2018.

June 28, 2018

WFC June 30th Key Deadlines

We're almost halfway through the year, and a HUGE week of deadlines is here! SO LISTEN UP, Food Champs! Make sure you are aware of the key WFC deadlines and dates that can have a major impact on your ability to join us in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama this November!!!

June 27, 2018

Gotham Steel Joins WFC As California State Partner for Food Sport Expansion

New event in October will provide the gateway for Cali contestants into WFC. The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that Gotham Steel has joined the Ultimate Food Fight as the Official State Partner for California.

June 25, 2018

WFC Announces NEW Steak Guidelines and Process for 2018

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that it would be raising the “steaks” in 2018 for its competitors. For the first time in its seven-year history, WFC will be operating its opening round of the World Invitational Steak Championship through the sanctioning process of the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA).

June 21, 2018

Alabama Seafood Showdown Winners Announced

The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism board announced today the winners of its WFC online qualifier. Its Alabama Seafood Showdown Online Recipe Contest sparked a ton of interest and participation in the Food Sport community in Alabama. And now the anticipation is finally over and the results are in.

June 21, 2018

2018 Taste of America Challenge Winners Announced

WFC released today the first 2018 Taste of America winners. States included in the first announcement are Georgia and Idaho!

June 20, 2018

WFC Invites Cooks and Chefs to Join Food Champ University

Calling all Food Champs! The World Food Championships is offering a special opportunity for a select field of cooks to get an inside look into all things Food Sport! The world's Ultimate Food Fight will be hosting its first-ever Food Champ University (FCU) in Cookeville, Tennessee on July 19-21. If you are looking to discover ways to build your brand and learn more about Food Sport opportunities, then this is the place for you

June 15, 2018

New WFC Partner ‘Musters’ Up Bold Flavors for the Ultimate Food Fight

The World Food Championships announced today that Koops’ Mustard of Olds Products Company, has signed on for the biggest event in Food Sport. As an Official Product Partner of the 7th annual World Food Championships, Koops’ Mustard will provide a variety of products for sandwich competitors from around the globe to use in Kitchen Arena as they battle it out for the top spot and $10,000 prize pack.

June 12, 2018

WFC Extends Its Relationship with Bull Outdoor Products

WFC announced today that it has extended its relationship with Bull Outdoor Products, Inc., making the company’s products the Official Grill of the World Food Championships for 2018 and 2019.

June 7, 2018