Metro and WFC Join Forces Again, Delivering Top-Tier Equipment to Elevate Culinary Competition

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Posted Sep 29, 2024

Indianapolis, IN – (September 30, 2024) – The World Food Championships (WFC) is excited to announce the return of Metro® as an official sponsor for its 2024 competition, set to take place November 8-12 in Indianapolis. Continuing its long-standing partnership with WFC, Metro will provide cutting-edge foodservice equipment and workspace solutions, further enhancing the efficiency of WFC’s Kitchen Arena.

Since 2021, Metro has been an integral part of the WFC experience, supplying high-quality shelving, prep tables, and other equipment to ensure that competitors have optimal kitchen environments to create their culinary masterpieces. Additionally, Metro will be creating custom workspaces that support the fast-paced needs of competitive cooking.

“We’re thrilled to have Metro back as a key partner for WFC 2024,” said Mike McCloud, Founder of World Food Championships. “Their top-tier equipment and solutions are essential to providing our competitors with the tools they need to succeed at the highest level.”

Metro, founded in 1929, is known for delivering innovative storage and workspace solutions for the foodservice industry. Metro currently holds over 200 patents and to this day, continues to be the epitome of high-quality storage products. With a focus on efficiency and functionality, Metro’s equipment helps chefs maximize their workspace, making it ideal for high-stakes competitions like WFC.

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with World Food Championships,” said AJ Zambetti, Director of Creative & Brand Communications at Metro. “Our goal is to help the world’s top chefs and culinary competitors perform at their best, and WFC is the perfect platform to showcase how our equipment can make a difference.”

Since its debut in 2012, WFC has garnered a global following, providing unique culinary experiences at live events and through numerous television appearances. The WFC platform has revolutionized competitive cooking, known as “Food Sport,” by offering a level playing field, a fair judging system, and innovative culinary programming. Over the years, WFC has facilitated the creation of more than 10,000 new dishes and has partnered with local non-profits, charities, and food banks across the U.S. The 2024 World Food Championships will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from November 8-12, with qualifying events taking place throughout the year. Tickets to the 2024 World Food Championships can be purchased via the Indiana State Fair website.

Consumers and competitors can stay informed on all the latest announcements and programming for the upcoming championship by following World Food Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships) and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings).

About World Food Championships

The World Food Championships (WFC) is the premier food sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event showcases some of the world's best cooks competing for food, fame, and fortune across twelve categories: Bacon, Barbecue, Burger, Chef, Dessert, Live Fire, Noodle, Rice, Sandwich, Seafood, Soup, and Vegetarian. Each year, thousands of teams vie for a coveted Golden Ticket at official qualifiers to earn their spot at WFC. Since its debut in 2012, the event has attracted participants from nearly 40 countries and every state in the U.S. The 2024 World Food Championships will take place from November 8-12 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis. For more information, visit WorldFoodChampionships.com.

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Metro and WFC Join Forces Again, Delivering Top-Tier Equipment to Elevate Culinary Competition

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