WFC News Archive for August 2019

El Centro College is Serving Up Volunteers for the Ultimate Food Fight

The largest Food Sport competition, the World Food Championships (WFC), requires an “all hands on deck” strategy to ensure that its Main Event runs smoothly and effectively. For this year’s Ultimate Food Fight, WFC has partnered with El Centro College to help make sure the food fighting action stays under control by filling 400 volunteer positions.

August 29, 2019

Ancillary Deadline Draws Near For Barbecue And Steak Competitors

The World Food Championships’ (WFC) Barbecue and Steak competitors have extra opportunities to rack up prize money outside of its 8th annual Main Event in Dallas, Texas. This October, thanks to several great Food Sport sponsors, competitors can sign up for several ancillary challenges. However, with the deadline for sign-ups (Sunday, September 1) quickly approaching, cooks interested in earning some additional cash need to register now before it's too late!

August 29, 2019

Walmart Expands Its Presenting Sponsor Role At World Food Championships

Walmart, the world’s largest grocery retailer, is returning to the Ultimate Food Fight and expanding its role as the Official Retailer and Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 World Food Championships (WFC).

August 29, 2019

The World Food Championships Brings In America’s Best Pitmasters for Barbecue Block Party

Who has the best barbecue in the nation? You’ll have to get your hands messy to find out!

August 27, 2019

High Country Bison Sponsors World Barbecue Championships' Top Ten Round

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced that its Barbecue competitors can “steer” clear of their typical proteins with High Country Bison. The company has joined the Ultimate Food Fight as its Official Infusion Sponsor of the Top Ten Round in October in Dallas, Texas.

August 26, 2019

Mississippi Chef Wins $100,000 and is Crowned 7th World Food Champion

The World Food Championships (WFC) revealed its 7th annual World Food Champion today on a special two-part docu-series on CNBC. Jacqueline Seavey, who is the executive sous chef at Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, managed to beat out nine other category champs to claim the coveted food crown and $100,000 prize.

August 24, 2019

Next World Food Champion Revealed Saturday on CNBC

Ten World Food Champs. Three Creole challenges. One winner. That’s what foodies and followers of “Food Sport” are about to see unfold as the next World Food Champion is announced on August 24th on CNBC at 11 am CDT.

August 22, 2019

New Changes For WFC’s Chili Category Competition

The World Food Championships (WFC) has added a few additional changes to its 2019 Kitchen Arena Competitor Packet that Chili competitors will need to make note of as they prepare for the Ultimate Food Fight this October.

August 22, 2019

The World Food Championships Adds Zing Zang To The Mix

The World Food Championships (WFC) offers many opportunities for its competitors to take home prize money outside its $350,000 prize purse, including a “Bonus Bucks” program.

August 21, 2019

McGregor Restaurant Equipment Becomes WFC Partner

The World Food Championships (WFC) is gearing up for its largest food fight to date thanks to its newest Food Sport sponsor, McGregorRestaurant Equipment. The family-owned and operated business out of Forney, Texas, will be assisting Food Champs in October by providing them with state-of-the-art equipment to use as they battle it out for the biggest prize purse in Food Sport history.

August 20, 2019