World Food Championships News

WFC Welcomes the Largest Pepsi Distributor in Alabama to Food Sport

WFC has entered into a strategic partnership with another Alabama-based company for its 5th Anniversary. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Buffalo Rock Company is joining WFC as its official beverage supplier.

October 6, 2016

Time Inc. Test Kitchen Director to Serve as Final Table Judge

WFC revealed today the last Final Table Judge for the 5th Anniversary, Katie Barreira. As the Test Kitchen Director for Time Inc. Food Studios, Barreira’s job consists of testing and tasting recipe development for dozens of publications, including: Real Simple, Southern Living, and Sunset.

October 5, 2016

Food Truck Frenzy Rolls into WFC

WFC will feature food trucks at the 5th Annual event to get your taste buds turning! Thanks to sponsors and partners of the Ultimate Food Fight, WFC will welcome six top-notch food trucks this November in Orange Beach, Alabama.

October 4, 2016

Red Gold “Bring Your ‘Wich to the Sand” Winners Announced!

Congrats to the winners of the Red Gold "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest: Mary Shivers, Stacy Dow, Darwin Aaron, Ronna Farley, and Areli Biggers!

September 30, 2016

WFC Announces Back Forty Beer as Official Craft Beer Partner

WFC announced today its first Official Craft Beer Partner.Back Forty Beer Company, including one of its most popular beverages, “Naked Pig Pale Ale,” will be involved in numerous events at WFC, including vending on-site, VIP events, and Bourb’N’Que.

September 29, 2016

TV Celebrity Chef Bites into Seafood Top 10

WFC is adding even more “bite” to its roster of TV celebrity chefs for the 5th Anniversary in Orange Beach, Alabama. The latest addition is Jay Ducote, a notable and experienced food tv competitor and Louisiana-based Chef.

September 27, 2016

Final Table In Orange Beach Will Feature a Taste of “Vegas”

TV Celebrity Chef, Vic Vegas, will serve as a Final Table Judge for WFC's 5th Anniversary.

September 23, 2016

Wampler’s Sausage “Beachy Breakfast Bake Off” Online Recipe Contest

“Beachy Breakfast Bake Off” Online Recipe Contest kicks off at 8 a.m. CT on Friday, September 23rd. One Grand Champion will be granted a waived registration fee to the World Recipe Championship and a $500 travel stipend. Four runners-up will receive a Golden Ticket (qualification only) to the World Recipe Championship

September 20, 2016

Bourb’N’Que Fundraiser to Benefit Operation ReConnect for Veterans

WFC announced today that proceeds from its Bourb’N’Que event on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11, will go to Operation Reconnect, which is dedicated to giving Combat Veterans time with family by providing complimentary accommodations along the beaches of the Gulf Coast.

September 16, 2016

Challenge Dairy “Bake Your Way to the Beach” Winners Announced!

Congrats to the winners of the Challenge Dairy "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest, Sharon Sorensen, Michele Kusma, Roz Keimig, Rochelle Vincent, and KC Quaretti! If you haven't qualified for WFC 2016, make sure to enter the Red Gold "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest by Monday, September 19th at 11:59pm.

September 16, 2016