WFC News Archive for October 2013

Competitor Packets Updated

Updates to the 2013 WFC Competitor packets are now available.  WIthin each packet, competitors will find detailed information about the competition hardware provided, area vendors for dry and refrigerated shipping, area grocers, updated turn-in times, and updated information about the builds and turn-ins.We are currently working with partners to ensure that the general ingredients that will be provided in the US Foods competitor pantries, and other specific partners providing products for "Infused Ingredient" builds, will be available for competitors to review next week.

October 9, 2013

World Food Championships heads for downtown Vegas

By JoAnna Haugen  The World Food Championships will be held throughout the Fremont Street Experience, the Fremont East District and Downtown3rd District Nov. 7 through 10. More than 400 competitors will compete for their piece of the $300,000 up for prize money.During the World Food Championships, many of the world’s biggest food competitions are combined in a single event.

October 8, 2013

WildCard Winners Announced

The World Food Championships announced today the 10 applicants who were chosen to compete through the 2013 WildCard Draw.  Scott Watters – World Open Chili ChampionshipScott Woodard – World Open Chili ChampionshipBrandon Evans – World Open Chili ChampionshipFred Ginn – World Burger ChampionshipMerry Graham – World Sandwich ChampionshipMaria Sparks – World Sandwich ChampionshipAnthony Tran – World Sandwich ChampionshipCarolyn Blakemore – World Recipe ChampionshipPat Bearry – World Recipe ChampionshipTamie Joeckel – Bacon World Championship Good luck to all who are now entered into the field of competitors.

October 8, 2013

World Food Championships announces hardware and kitchen equipment line-up

World-class competitors need to be equipped with world-class equipment… and the World Food Championships is proud to announce this year’s appliance and hardware lineup.  All World Open Chili competitors will be provided with:  Camp Chef Teton 2 Burner Stove  Burger, Sandwich, Bacon, Dessert and Recipe competitors will have access to the following: Bull Outdoor® Products  Lonestar Select Grill Cart Kenmore Elite® Freestanding Electric Range w/ Dual Convection Kenmore Elite® Countertop Microwave Kenmore Stainless Steel 6-Speed Blender Kenmore Food Processor Kenmore Elite® 5 Qt.

October 7, 2013

World Food Championships announce A.1.® Steak Sauce as World Burger Championship sponsor

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that A.1.® Steak Sauce will return as an official sponsor for the World Burger Championship. The World Burger Championship will take place Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas as part of the seven-category food event.

October 1, 2013