World Food Championships News

Orange County mom takes home top honors at Bull Burger Battle

With just four seconds left on the clock, Kelly Lucas-Shippey barely turned her burgers in on time for the Bull Burger Battle in San Diego, presented by Bull Outdoor Products, Inc. But according to the judges, it was well worth the risk. Shippey’s SoCal Blackstrap Sliders, featuring a tangy Blackstrap sauce, bacon and a little heat proved to be the competition favorite, affording Shippey the first place win.

August 14, 2014

Competitors feel the heat in burger battle competition

About 15 backyard grillers and professional chefs from Vista to Los Angeles brought their best burger recipes to the second annual Burger Battle in the hopes of qualifying for a chance to compete in what’s being called the “Super Bowl” of food competitions in Las Vegas later this year.

August 11, 2014

Golden Ticket Competition at Oswego Beats and Eats

A golden ticket to the World Food Championship will be awarded to one lucky food vendor at the second annual Oswego Beats and Eats.

August 11, 2014

Don't Miss the Final Table episode, Thursday on FYI!

Since July 10th, the World Food Championships on FYI has been featuring category championships from Burger to BBQ, and now the Final Table is set! Seven champions will face their toughest test yet: each other! As well as seven world-class, culinary judges who will determine the ultimate dish that deserves a $50,000 pay day!

August 8, 2014

Big Bite Bacon Fest at the Queen Mary was a Delicious Bacony Time for All

Saturday, August 2, a sold-out crowd of FOB's (Fans of Bacon) converged on the Queen Mary in Long Beach for the Big Bite Bacon Fest. The event consisted of two parts, the Bacon Fest itself, where guests were able to taste unlimited samples of bacon dishes such as bacon-wrapped jalapenos, bacon wrapped hot dogs, bacon flavored ice cream sundaes and even sliced chocolate-covered bacon.

August 4, 2014

WFC Announces Super Regional Event in Murphysboro

27th Annual Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off to feature Southern Illinois Showdown

August 4, 2014

U.S Potato Board Partners with World Food Championships

Those who compete in the World Recipe Championship event will have to incorporate potatoes into their recipes. The U.S. Potato Board will host the #TopTater Tournament of Champions event which will pit returning champions against one another in a cooking competition centered on potatoes, according to a news release.

July 31, 2014

Addition Made to the Murphysburo Barbecue Competition

The World Food Championships announced Tuesday its Super Regional qualifying event, the Southern Illinois Showdown, will happen at the Praise the Lard Barbecue Cook-off on Sept. 19-20.

July 30, 2014

WFC Announces Partnership with the U.S. Potato Board

The World Food Championships announced today that the United States Potato Board (USPB) has officially signed on as a partner for the 2014 competition, which will be held in Downtown Las Vegas, November 12-18.

July 30, 2014

Eatery’s Chicken Salad to Vie for World Title

After opening a “Golden Ticket” invitation, Tim and Tracy Purcell were stunned to find out that their restaurant, Grapevine Farms, had been awarded a place in the World Food Championship in Las Vegas.

July 28, 2014