The Final Table: New Orleans: Part 1
The World Food Championships is the largest culinary competition on the planet. The event gives home cooks, pro chefs and professional cook teams from all walks of life a chance to be seen on TV and win a share of the largest prize purse in the Food Sport industry.
From burgers and barbecue to sandwiches and bacon, there is a $10,000 winner in each of our ten categories, all which culminate in a grand finale of epic food proportions at the Final Table.
To see how the action (and pressure) unfolds, check out one of our nationally-syndicated seasons:
Most recently, the “Final Table: Indy” culinary throwdown was held in Indianapolis in August and filmed for a special one-hour TV show that will be released in October on the Cooking Channel. The event was hosted by the World Food Championships (WFC), Visit Indy, Ivy Tech Culinary Center and Culinary Crossroads. It featured ten Category Champions who had earned a seat during WFC’s Main Event last fall in Dallas. In three elinimation rounds of Indianapolis themed challenges, only one was crowned the next World Food Champion. Find out who by watching the show above!
Other important TV moments in WFC history include the first series produced in 2013 by A&E, which aired six episodes from our Las Vegas beginnings on the FYI Channel. In 2015, the championship was shot in Florida for a series on Destination America (a Discovery Network channel). In 2016, Food Network shot a special around our Kids Invitation, called "Kid Chef Nation," and the 5th Annual World Food Championships aired in select markets, entitled "Food, Fame & Fortune;" you can view it online by clicking here.
You can catch a glimpse of the action from our 2017 World Seafood Championship on the Travel Channel, which aired in 2018.
For even more insight on WFC and our Food Champs, check out our highlight videos below for a taste of Food Sport's biggest and most exciting stage!
Recent Videos
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Final Table: Indy
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2019 WFC Highlight Video
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Walmart Chef Suzanne Clark's Memorial Day Recipe
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Walmart Chef Serrano's Memorial Day Recipe
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Walmart Chef Mother's Day Recipes
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2019 WFC Walmart Sizzle Reel
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WFC Day 1 Sizzle
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WFC Day 2 Sizzle
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WFC Day 3 Sizzle
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WFC Day 4 Sizzle
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WFC Day 5 Sizzle
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Bourb 'N' Que 2019
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The Final Table: New Orleans: Part 1
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The Final Table: New Orleans: Part 2
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WFC 2018 Sizzle Reel
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Food Champs Support St. Jude
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2018 Final Table: New Orleans Sizzle Reel
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VisitDallas Highlight Reel
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2018 WFC Walmart Sizzle Reel
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The Coastal Triangle Interview with Jonathan Giovannoni
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Hudson Plane Crash Competitor Interview
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2017 Final Table Sizzle Reel
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2017 World Chili Champion: Liz Kraatz
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2017 World Recipe Champion: Mike Callaghan
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2017 World Steak Champion: Lisa Gwatney
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2017 World Seafood Champion: Kim Banick
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2017 World Sandwich Champion: Acie Vincent
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2017 World Barbecue Champion: Fred Robles
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2017 World Burger Champion: Tommy Shive
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2017 World Chef Champion: Craig Baker
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2017 World Dessert Champion: Ann Jones
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2017 World Bacon Champion: Rebecka Evans
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Smithfield Smokin' Hot Challenge Competition Day
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Smithfield Pork Loin Tips from Pitmaster Tim
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Smithfield Pork Loin Tips from Pitmaster Brad Leigninger
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2017 WFC Sizzle Reel
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2017 WFC Daily Sizzle: Day 1
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2017 WFC Daily Sizzle: Day 2
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2017 WFC Daily Sizzle: Day 3
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2017 WFC Daily Sizzle: Day 4
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2017 WFC Daily Sizzle: Day 5
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2017 WFC Kitchen Ambush Interview: 'Gigi' + 'Nonna'
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2017 WFC Kitchen Ambush Interview: Kari Luke
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2017 WFC Kitchen Ambush Interview: Elizabeth Falkner
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2016 WFC TV: Food, Fame & Fortune
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Dessert Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Recipe Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Burger Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Bacon Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Sandwich Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Chili Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Barbecue Champion
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2016 WFC TV Quick Take: Steak Champion
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2015 WFC Sizzle Reel
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WFC on USA Today - Humankind
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WFC on USA Today - Chefs from around the globe
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WFC on USA Today - Moonshine cupcake
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2014 WFC Highlights
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2014 WFC Chef Challenge Highlights
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WFC Super Regional Music City Cookoff
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WFC Super Regional Scottsdale Sizzlin'
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ABC Nightline
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2013 WFC Mini Documentary
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2013 WFC Highlights
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Bison Council Flips the Bird
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US Foods Next Top Product Finals at WFC
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The World Food Championships - TV Series