World Food Championships News

WFC Announces First Round of 2014 Qualifying Events

They're here! The first round of the 2014 World Food Championships Automatic Qualifiers have been announced! Whether you're in to whipping up a batch of cookies, churning out an unforgettable plate of pasta, making a mean pot of chili, or something in between, there's an AQ for everyone! Remember, the only way to get in to the WFC is to WIN, so check out the list, get to cooking and get to winning!

February 5, 2014

World Food Championships Announces RFP for Super Regionals

The World Food Championships announced plans today to partner with cities, destinations or tourism organizations to host Super Regional qualifying events throughout the United States.  Now in its third year, the World Food Championships is the world's largest culinary competition, featuring special food challenges, surprise ingredients and a multi-category tournament structure that whittles 500 competitors down to a Final Table face-off between nine category champions.

January 23, 2014

WFC Expands Categories for 2014

The road to the 2014 World Food Championships is officially open, and today the WFC announced that the event will be even bigger this year thanks to the addition of two new categories. The field for the 2014 event will be expanded to nine categories with 550 competitor spots.

January 16, 2014

Sandi Sheppard represents Oklahoma in World Food Championships in Las Vegas

By Katherine ParkerThe Norman Transcript NORMAN — Norman resident Sandi Sheppard won’t settle for your typical meatloaf or casserole. She insists on tweaking and mixing unusual ingredients like blueberries and steak. This winter, she competed in one of the biggest food competitions in the United States: the World Food Championships.

January 9, 2014

Hillsborough's Ribs Within takes home the bacon

Written by Liza Jaipaul Special to NJ Press Media Doug Keiles always brings home the bacon, even from the World Food Championships. Keiles, of Hillsborough, is the pitmaster and captain of the Ribs Within BBQ Team. Competing at the World Food Championships in November in Las Vegas, Ribs Within won $4,000 and second place in the Bacon World Championship.

January 1, 2014