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All Categories Now Closed for 2025 World Food Championships in Indianapolis

The ten (10) categories for the 2025 World Food Championships, taking place October 16-19 in Indianapolis, have officially closed. Interested competitors can still win a coveted Golden Ticket through upcoming qualifying events.

June 17, 2025

Miller Lite BBQ Grilling Wars Named Elite Qualifier for World Food Championships

Miller Lite BBQ Grilling Wars, taking place on June 21, is the largest smoked meats and grilling event in the Caribbean. The festival, celebrates its fourth edition this June in Puerto Rico, hosting more than 4,000 people, and 25+ teams during a single-day event.

June 4, 2025

Famous Dave’s Named Official Barbecue Category Partner of WFC 2025 & Heats Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series

Famous Dave's is returning to WFC 2025 in Indianapolis as the Official Barbecue Category Sponsor, while also hosting the third annual All-Star BBQ Series this summer at locations across the United States.

March 9, 2025

World Food Championships Announces First Wave of 2025 Qualifying Events & Registration Dates

The road to the 2025 World Food Championships has officially begun as WFC announced the first wave of confirmed qualifying events that will award competitors a coveted Golden Ticket. Also, Registration Dates have been confirmed for qualified entrants.

February 27, 2025

World Food Championships, The Ultimate Live Food Sport Event, Preps For Television

The following article first appeared on Forbes.com; written by Senior Contributor Marc Berman. Explore the evolution of the World Food Championships, from humble beginnings to big future plans.

December 11, 2024

Culinary Stars Set to Join the 2024 World Food Championships

Celebrity Chefs, TV Personalities, and Champions to Share Insights and Expertise at this Year’s Event in Indianapolis. These culinary experts will serve as judges, provide live commentary, and offer invaluable insights into the world of Food Sport. They will also be available for exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities throughout the event, sharing their culinary journeys and secrets for success.

October 23, 2024

Metro and WFC Join Forces Again, Delivering Top-Tier Equipment to Elevate Culinary Competition

WFC announces the return of Metro® as an official sponsor for its 2024 competition. Continuing its long-standing partnership with WFC, Metro will provide cutting-edge foodservice equipment and workspace solutions.

September 29, 2024

Barrett-Jackson and World Food Championships Partner to Bring Southwest Chef Showdown Culinary Competition to 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced today it has partnered with World Food Championships to host the Southwest Chef Showdown, a competition featuring up to 30 champion chefs, during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The event will be held Oct. 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

July 25, 2024

WFC Releases Registration Dates and Initial List of Qualifying Events For 2024

On the heels of this week’s exciting announcement about its move to Indianapolis, the World Food Championships (WFC) has just announced its initial list of official qualifying events and partners for this year’s tournament. Registration for teams who earn their qualification through any of this year’s “gateway” events will open on March 15, 2024.

February 9, 2024

Metro and Edward Don & Company team up to create efficient workspaces in Food Sport’s largest kitchen

For over 90 years, the mission at Metro® has been to make the world more organized, efficient and productive. For the last two years, that mission has benefitted hundreds of professional chefs, home cooks and competition teams inside the World Food Championships’ (WFC) Kitchen Arena.

August 24, 2023