World Food Championships News

Final Table Q&As - John McFadden

It's taken many WFC World Champions years to claim their category title. This Sydney chef sensation hit it on his first try! Meet today's featured finalist from down under – John McFadden!

April 17, 2023

Final Table Q&As - Sterling Smith

This seasoned Pitmaster is ready to showcase his culinary chops! Meet today's featured finalist from Scottsdale, AZ – Sterling Smith.

April 13, 2023

Final Table Q&As - Jodi Taffel

2023 Final Table is just around the corner! Get to know these Food Sport Champions before the Ultimate Food Fight weekend! First up - The Bacon Babe herself, Jodi Taffel!

April 10, 2023

New Grill Brand Fuels Competitive Fire at World Food Championships

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced that Monument Grills will be the Official Grill of its 11th annual main event in Dallas, Texas, where hundreds of culinary and cocktail experts will compete to be crowned grand champions of twelve different categories from Nov. 8-12.

April 7, 2023

WFC Partners With Famous Dave's for All-Star BBQ Series

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that it is partnering with Famous Dave’s of America (FDA) to find and reward the best competition barbecue teams in America through a nationwide barbecue battle.

April 6, 2023

Bolner’s Fiesta Products Returns to WFC for Seafood, Pantry Integrations

Texas-based spice manufacturer Bolner's Fiesta Products, Inc. announced today that it is partnering with the World Food Championships (WFC) as the Official Spice of Food Sport and the key ingredient for the event’s seafood championship this fall, which is scheduled for Nov 8-12 at the iconic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.

April 4, 2023

WFC EARNS TOP 10 EVENT AWARD AGAIN

The World Food Championships (WFC) was just named one of the Top 10 food festivals in the country by event experts at USA Today. As the only official Food Sport event represented in the Top 10 list, WFC also won honors as the only Texas-based event in the City Food Festivals category.

March 31, 2023

TASTE OF LONDON to Feature WFC Champion Preston Nguyen

World Food Champion and rising star Preston Nguyen will be a featured chef this year at Taste of London, one of the UK’s largest culinary celebrations of the best chefs, latest trends and hottest restaurants.

March 24, 2023

World Food Championships Stokes the Competition Fire with New Category

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced last month that Live Fire will be a new category at this year’s Main Event in Dallas. Today, organizers announced more details on exactly what “Live Fire” means for contestants hoping to take top honors at this year’s competition.

March 2, 2023

Gotham ExPANding Sponsorship into a 7th Year!

Gotham™ Steel is no stranger to Food Sport. For the past six years, Gotham has supplied Kitchen Arena with top quality cookware to help Food Champs boil, bake, sautee or flambé their way to Food Fame and Fortune at the World Food Championships (WFC).

February 21, 2023