World Food Championships News

East Haven Chili Cook Finishes 10th in $100,000 “Final Table” Cooking Challenge

World Chili Champion Rocky Julianelle is returning home after competing in the finale of the world’s largest Food Sport event. The “Final Table: Indy” culinary throwdown was held in Indianapolis in August and filmed for a special one-hour TV show that will be released in October on the Cooking Channel.

August 31, 2020

The World Food Championships Cancels 2020 Main Event

After months of pandemic protocol planning and a fervent hope to conduct the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC), organizers of Food Sport’s biggest event have announced the need to actually cancel WFC2020, which was scheduled to take place this fall in Dallas, Texas.

August 28, 2020

La Lechonera Brings “Mojo” Flavor With WFC 2021 Virtual Qualifier

The world’s largest Food Sport event, World Food Championships (WFC), has partnered with La Lechonera to create a virtual qualifying opportunity for its 2021 Ultimate Food Fight. The Spanish Marinade company isn’t new to the Food Sport community as this is its second time hosting an online recipe contest. And for this challenge, competitors will be tasked to grill up their best recipe using La Lechonera’s Natural Mojo Criollo.

August 20, 2020

Burger Competitors Will Face Off In Inaugural Impossible Foods Challenge

The 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) will present burger competitors with a challenge unlike any before, thanks to recent addition of the category’s official sponsor, Impossible Foods. WFC competitors will engage in a culinary face-off featuring the award-winning, plant-based Impossible™ Burger at the center of the plate.

August 4, 2020

Natural Tableware Provides Sustainable Plating For “Final Table: Indy” Challenges

The World Food Championships’ (WFC) ten Category Champions will be able to enter the culinary battles of their lives –– the $100,000 “Final Table: Indy” Challenge –– worry free thanks to Natural Tableware,who will be providing its eco-friendly, beautiful plating for the pinnacle of Food Sport.

August 3, 2020

Maple Leaf Farms Adds Delicate Flavors To WFC’s “Final Table: Indy”

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.–– As Final Table:Indy draws near, the World Food Championships (WFC) and its presenting sponsors Visit Indy, Ivy Tech Culinary Center, Sysco and Team Indiana are thrilled to announce that Indiana based, Maple Leaf Farms. will serve as the product sponsor for Saturday evening’s tasting and Sunday’s second round of competition.

July 31, 2020

WFC Releases 2020 Tournament Chart

The moment Food Champs across the nation have been waiting for has finally arrived: the World Food Championships has just released its 2020 Main Event Tournament Chart. The chart is a quick snapshot of ingredient requirements throughout each round of competition at the 9th annual event scheduled for Nov 6-10th at the iconic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.

July 29, 2020

Online Baker and Dessert Publisher Carrie Miller Will Judge At “Final Table: Indy”

Carrie Miller is an IT consultant by day and a baker by night. But her newest adventure will be judging at the World Food Championships (WFC) pinnacle moment this August.

July 29, 2020

Chef Abbi Merriss Added To Key Challenge At “Final Table: Indy”

Chef Greg Hardesty will play a key role in the World Food Championships (WFC) crowning moment as the recipe developer for the second challenge at “Final Table:Indy,” where five of WFC’s champions will be one step closer to the $100,000 grand prize.

July 28, 2020

WFC Partners with Company to Boost Safety Protocols At “Final Table: Indy”

In preparation for the first televised food show during the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Food Championships (WFC) has partnered with Larson’s Medical Supply as the official PPE provider for the “Final Table: Indy” to help ensure the health and safety of its competitors, guests, sponsors and staff this August.

July 28, 2020