World Food Championships News

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

WFC Announces 2019 E.A.T.™ Judge Classes

The World Food Championships (WFC) is starting off the new year with sizzling news by announcing a list of its 2019 E.A.T.™ Judge Certification classes!

January 4, 2019

Phoenix Home Cook Creates $10,000 Dessert Dish at the World Food Championships

His last name might have you thinking he has a finesse for flipping burgers, but home cook Greg Buerger’s culinary talent for whipping up delicate desserts is what earned him “sweet” success at the World Food Championships (WFC). With an overall score of 94.01666 out of 100, he was crowned the 2018 World Dessert Champion, won $10,000 and earned a spot to compete at the Final Table challenge being held later this year.

January 4, 2019

Florida Chef Takes Home Championship Win at the World’s Largest Food Sport Event

According to Chef Nick Rickman, a recipe for success at the World Food Championships (WFC) has three main ingredients: passion, persistence and focus. This year, Nick managed to beat out a field of talented chefs to become the 2018 World Chef Champion. His performance brought home a $10,000 check and reserved his spot to compete at WFC’s Final Table challenge being held in early 2019.

January 3, 2019