World Food Championships News

WFC Announces Exemption for Past Champs

The tournament committee of the 2015 World Food Championships announced today a change in its qualification process for past champions.  The new rule, which is retro-active and goes into effect immediately, allows any past category champion at the WFC to be exempt from qualifying into the tournament for five years.

June 2, 2015

World Food Championship and Fabulous Food Show Join Forces

Two of America's premier food events have joined forces to celebrate and promote the growth of Food Sport while certifying a new group of expert judges along the way. The World Food Championships announced today a marketing partnership with the Fabulous Food Show, where more than 30,000 foodies are expected to gather in Cleveland, Ohio, November 12-15, 2015 to see the latest food trends and renowned food celebrities in person.  "This is an exciting partnership for us and our newly crowned 2015 champion," said World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud.

May 26, 2015

WFC Announces a Rad Judge for 2015 Final Table

Retro Rad Diva Emily Ellyn named Final Table Judge!

May 22, 2015

Show Us Your #TaterTalent in this month's Seafood Recipe Contest!

This month, we’re asking you to head to the nearest beach! Well, it's not a requirement, but it could serve as inspiration! That’s right—the #FoodChamp online recipe contest theme for May is…..SEAFOOD with a twist! Penobscot McCrum and the World Food Championships want you to get your creative juices flowing.

May 21, 2015

Penobscot McCrum Joins World Food Championships as Sponsor for Seafood

The World Food Championships announced today that Penobscot McCrum, a Maine based producer of specialty potato products, will be the Official Infused Ingredient of the World Seafood Championship during the Top 10 Round of the competition, taking place in Kissimmee, Fla. Nov. 3-10. “The World Food Championships is honored to welcome Penobscot McCrum as a sponsor for the World Seafood Championship,” said World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud.

May 19, 2015

Danielle "Diva Q" Dimovski tapped as Final Table judge for 2015 World Food Championships

To food fans worldwide, she's known as the fearless woman who prowls the continent in search of great food. To professional competition teams, she's known as one of the most dynamic women in the sport. In barbecue nation, she's known simply as Diva Q. And there's less focus on Diva than there is the Q.

May 15, 2015

Kansas City Steak Joins WFC in High Steaks Partnership!

Kansas City Steaks an Official Sponsor of World Sandwich Championships

May 12, 2015

WFC will feature "Chef Jernard's Amazing Little Chefs" as part of Family Fun in Kissimmee

Known for his great sense of humor and culinary passion, Master Chef Jernard Wells has been called “the young Barry White of food.” He's worked his art of cooking infusion on live audiences across the nation for more than eight years, but 2015 will be the first time he’s brought "Tha Love Chef Jernard Live!" to the World Food Championships.  This year he will host Family Food Fun: Chef Jernard’s Amazing Little Chefs.

May 8, 2015

Southern Pride Official Smoker of 2015 World Chef Challenge!

Southern Pride BBQ Pits and Smokers has been named the Official Smoker of the 2015 World Chef Challenge!

May 5, 2015

Chef's Roll Official Chef Partner of 2015 WFC!

Professional chefs winning top honors in Chef’s Plate competitions across North America this year are earning coveted competition spots in the World Food Championships set for Nov. 3-10 in Kissimmee, Fla., thanks to a new partnership between WFC and San Diego-based Chef’s Roll, Inc. Chef’s Roll is a global culinary network of food industry professionals and is hosting eight Chef’s Plate challenges as part of a WFC-inspired Food Sport series to uncover the best professional talent in the industry.

April 28, 2015