World Food Championships News

The World Food Championships’ Final Table Judges’ Panel Just Got “Rich”

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced two new additions to its celebrity panel for the 7th Annual Final Table Challenge in New Orleans this May –– Antonie’s Executive Chef Rich Lee and CEO Rick Blount. The challenge that will determine which cook will be crowned the next World Food Champion and win the $100,000 prize will feature a remarkable moment –– the addition of a menu item to one of America's oldest family-owned restaurants.

May 3, 2019

7 Ways To Enjoy The 8th Annual World Food Championships

Tickets for the 8th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) went on sale today, setting the scene for Food Sport’s debut in Dallas this October. But for the newcomers to this event, what’s all the buzz about? Well, here’s a snapshot of the best bets — seven, in fact — on how to enjoy the world’s largest culinary competition, which will bring more than 1,500 chefs to downtown Dallas this fall…

May 1, 2019

Legendary Brennan and Tableau Chef Join WFC's Final Table Judging Panel

The new format for WFC's Final Table in New Orleans is creating quite an opportunity for the ten finalists who are trying to take home the $100,000 grand prize. Turns out that the "Big Easy" might not be so easy after all!

April 30, 2019

World Food Championships Closes Its Fourth Category For 2019 Main Event

The World Food Championships (WFC), the largest culinary competition in Food Sport, announced today four out of 10 categories are closed for its 2019 Main Event in October.

April 29, 2019

Wampler’s Farm Sausage Links Up With WFC’s Chef Category For Its Fourth Year

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced that Wampler’s Farm Sausage will be joining its main event in Dallas, Texas as the Official Chef Category Sponsor!

April 26, 2019

WFC Spices Up The Final Table Judging Panel With Local NOLA Chef

In New Orleans, Chef Ryan Rondeno is known for emphasizing bold flavors through his creative dishes and broad spectrum of spice knowledge. The World Food Championships (WFC) has decided to put this celebrity chef’s advanced, Cajun taste buds to the ultimate test by seating him at the Final Table as a key judge this May.

April 23, 2019

WFC Announces Its 2019 Taste of Canada Winners

The wait is over! The World Food Championships’ (WFC) online recipe contest, the Taste of Canada Challenge (TOC), will be revealing its 2019 winners today!

April 22, 2019

Observer’s Iron Fork Will Feature WFC Food Champs In A Food Sport Challenge

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced it is partnering with the Dallas Observer, a popular media group, to bring a new Food Sport feature to its signature culinary event, The Iron Fork, on May 1 at Centennial Hall at Fair Park.

April 18, 2019

WFC Releases its Schedule for Announcing its 2019 Taste of America Winners

The wait is over! The World Food Championships’ (WFC) most popular online recipe contest, the Taste of America Challenge (TOA), will be revealing its 2019 winners this week!

April 11, 2019

MasterChef Star Katie Dixon To Judge $100,000 Showdown

You may know her as a TV celebrity and southern sweetheart chef, but in the Food Sport world, Chef Katie Dixon is definitely one tough and experienced Final Table judge. Just ask last year’s contestants, who had to face her on the discerning panel for the 2017 ultimate challenge in Bentonville, Arkansas!

April 11, 2019