World Food Championships News

SC Johnson “Clean Team” returns to WFC's 10th Anniversary

The World Food Championships announced today SC Johnson Professional, part of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., (maker of Ziploc® brand storage bags, Windex® multi-surface cleaners, and more), will be the official “clean team” at this year’s event.

July 27, 2022

Famous Dave's to Host WFC Barbecue Qualifier!

WFC is pleased to announce a smokin' hot new qualifier for the World Barbecue Championship! The Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Classic will host ten of the nation's top Pitmasters at this Inaugural Event. Read all about it!

July 5, 2022

Metro Announces Expanded Role for WFC’s 10th Anniversary

Following a successful partnership in 2021, the World Food Championships (WFC) announced today the return of food service equipment provider, Metro, for its 10th Anniversary in Dallas this November 9 - 13.

June 28, 2022

Stampede of Flavor Expected in WFC Sandwich Championship

The National Bison Association (NBA), in coordination with Benjamin Lee Bison, was just named the Presenting Sponsor of the World Sandwich Championship!

June 23, 2022

Stampede of Flavor Expected in WFC Sandwich Championship

The National Bison Association (NBA), in coordination with Benjamin Lee Bison, was just named the Presenting Sponsor of the World Sandwich Championship!

June 23, 2022

WFC Releases 2022 Tournament Chart

Friday the 13th is your LUCKY DAY!!! Go ahead and lock in those Dallas November travel dates because we're releasing the 2022 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE!

May 13, 2022

Key Dates Locked In For WFC’s Tenth Anniversary

Organizers of the World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that they have finalized and secured the dates for its Tenth Anniversary event. The first competition in the ten-category, single-elimination opening round will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Participants who attended the 2021 event, will be familiar with the set-up and venue as it will occur once again in Centennial Hall at Fair Park, Dallas.

May 6, 2022

Culinary Student Earns Career Win With World Food Champion Title

For most culinary students, acing a final test simply means they are ready and prepared to pursue a real world career in the culinary industry. But for Preston Nguyen, a Sophomore at Dallas College, the final test he just aced earned him a massive starting bonus that will solidify his career for years to come.

May 5, 2022

Texas Chef Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Chef Preston Nguyen entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, as a rookie competitor looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the chef category. Turns out he left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Chef Champion, which gives him a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 29, 2022

Missouri Chef Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Competition Chef Jack MacMurray entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the bacon category. Turns out he left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Bacon Champion, which gives her a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 26, 2022