World Food Championships News

Swedish Celebrity Chef Destined for WFC Burger Competition

If there’s such a thing as a meat sommelier, Chef Johan Jureskog is well on his way to becoming one. But regardless of his ultimate achievement, there’s already a menu of reasons why Jureskog is commandeering a meaty resume! In November, he’ll represent Sweden in Kissimmee, Fla., at the World Food Championships in the Burger Category, which kicks off on Friday, Nov 6.

September 11, 2015

Happy News Flash! – the happy egg co. will be the Official Egg of the 2015 World Food Championships

The happy egg co., the only free range egg brand to be American Humane Certified™, will be the official egg of the 2015 World Food Championships and an infused ingredient in the Top 10 Round of the World Sandwich Competition.

September 8, 2015

Florida’s Top Chef Justin Timineri Joins Final Table Judges for 2015 World Food Championships

The World Food Championships announced today that Florida’s executive chef and Culinary Ambassador, Chef Justin Patrick Timineri (C.E.C.), will be one of the final table judges at the international food competition Nov. 4-10.

September 4, 2015

Bubba Burger Contest Winners Announced just in time for Labor Day Weekend!

The World Food Championships and Bubba Burger announce winning recipes just in time for Labor Day weekend tailgates!

September 2, 2015

2015 WFC Competitor Packets Available

The day you've been waiting for has finally arrived.... the 2015 WFC Competitor Packets are now available!

September 1, 2015

Some Reserve Grand Champs Can Now Register for WFC

Reserve Grand Champs, listen up! This is YOUR chance to enter the biggest, richest food tournament in the world!

August 31, 2015

Sam’s Club Renews As Presenting Sponsor of BBQ Category at 4th Annual World Food Championships

The World Food Championships announced today that Sam's Club® has renewed its official supplier and presenting sponsor status of the World Barbecue Championship, one of nine featured categories at this year's event, which will occur Nov. 3 – 10 in Kissimmee, Fla.

August 28, 2015

Challenge Dairy Returns to World Food Championships as the Official Butter

Challenge Butter is back in the pantry as the official butter of the 2015 World Food Championships and new to this year’s event, Challenge Cream Cheese will also be available.

August 25, 2015

WFC Announces Second International Qualifier

A top chef event in Poland is expanding its plans to become the Poland Food Championships, the newest International Qualifier for the World Food Championships, thanks to a new partnership between Creative Agency Eventic and MMA Creative, the parent company of WFC.

August 21, 2015

The 2015 Prize Purse is Revealed!

The World Food Championships Committee announced today the 2015 Prize Purse payouts. Like each of its previous years, more than $300,000 will be awarded through the tournament as nine championships unfold and a Grand Champion is crowned at the Final Table.

August 20, 2015