World Food Championships News

WFC Announces Largest Prize Purse in Food Sport History

(Dallas) — Organizers of the World Food Championships announced today the event’s official prize purse – which will be the largest in Food Sport history – for the 11th annual championship that will be held at the iconic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas this November.

August 10, 2023

WFC Announces 2023 Biscuits and Jampionship Challenge

The 11th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) just got sweeter thanks to long-time Food Sport partner, The Jelly Queens. The Dallas-based jam and jelly company announced that it is bringing back the Biscuits and Jampionship ancillary for 2023, challenging competitors to create their best original flavor of jelly in a biscuit entrée, as part of the overall WFC experience this November at Fair Park in Dallas.

August 3, 2023

WFC, IMG announce collaboration with agency 21 (a21)

(NEW YORK) — World Food Championships (WFC) and its global expansion partner IMG announced today a strategic collaboration with a21, an experiential marketing firm that specializes in culinary event operations and management.

August 1, 2023

Hotel Culinary Teams Earn Golden Tickets to World Event

Dallas) – Visitors to hotels in the North Texas region are in for some real treats when it comes to what they eat. That was never more evident than Monday, July 24, when more than a dozen hotel chef teams participated in a special qualifier for the World Food Championships (WFC).

July 26, 2023

IMG AND WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

NEW YORK (July 18, 2023): The world’s largest Food Sport competition, the World Food Championships (WFC), announced today a strategic partnership with IMG, a global leader in events, media, and entertainment. IMG is now a significant minority partner in WFC and will focus on accelerating the competition’s growth and international strategy.

July 18, 2023

WFC Crowns First International World Food Champion!

Australian Chef John McFadden claimed the coveted title of World Food Champion at the 10th World Food Championships’ Final Table in Bentonville, Ark., on Sunday, May 22nd.

May 23, 2023

Final Table Q&A - Peter Armendáriz

Culinary roots run deep with this pro competitor. Meet today's Featured Finalist from Texas – Peter Armendáriz!

May 11, 2023

Final Table Q&A - Casey Jones

This home cook’s miraculous story paved the way for his Final Table appearance. Meet today’s featured finalist from Buffalo, NY – Casey Jones

May 9, 2023

Final Table Q&A - Damon Holter

This Final Table has been years in the making for this seasoned WFC veteran. Meet today’s featured finalist from Hudson, WI – Damon Holter

May 4, 2023

All-Star Chef and Restaurant Line-up Announced for Inaugural Vivid Food in Australia – Reigning World Barbecue Champion Sterling Smith to be featured

Vivid Sydney's brand-new pillar, Vivid Food, has delivered a sizzling smorgasbord of a program for its inaugural year.

May 2, 2023