World Food Championships News

BBQ Blowout barrels back into Oviedo

Back for another year, the Central Florida BBQ Blowout has returned to once again prove that Floridians take their pulled pork, ribs and brisket very seriously, the Seminole Chronicle reports. Now in its second year, the blowout event will return to the Oviedo Mall this weekend and will boast one of the biggest barbecue contests in the South.

May 22, 2014

Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff Set for June 7

WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling Steubenville WHEELING -It's almost time for the annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff.On Wednesday, a demonstrative class was held at WesBanco arena for potential participants to learn the ropes.

May 22, 2014

World Food Championships to return to Fremont Street

   TOM DONOGHUE/DONOGHUEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM The final day of the 2013 World Food Championships on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. By Bethany Barnes (contact)  2013 World Food Championships

May 21, 2014

Tips to be offered in segment for Wheeling's Chili Cookoff

WHEELING, W.Va.-- Head Chili Judge Brian Warmuth, Charlie Schlegel of the Ye Olde Alpha and Cilantros and West Liberty University have teamed up to present a how-to program for anyone interested in competing in the Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff. On Wednesday, Warmuth and Schlegel filmed a cooking segment for WLUTV-14 called "Concert in the Kitchen." The show will feature recipes and tips for making competition-style red chili and salsa.

May 21, 2014

Best in Backyards Announces Competitors for Upcoming Bull Burger Battle

Mahopac, NY (PRWEB)  A diverse group of 14 burger experts will go head-to-head at Best in Backyards in Mahopac, New York on Saturday, May 31 at the first Bull Burger Battle of 2014.

May 21, 2014

Las Vegas Selected as Destination for the Third Annual World Food Championships

The World Food Championships (WFC) and Las Vegas announced an extension of their partnership that will fuse the culinary competition’s integration with the top epicurean destination in the world. The World Food Championships are slated to once again take over the Fremont Street Experience and downtown Las Vegas, Nov. 12-18, where more than 500 competitors will test their cooking skills to claim bragging rights and huge cash prizes at the ultimate culinary showdown.

May 20, 2014

If Your Burger Is the Boss or Your 'Tater Salad is Tops, Vegas Could Be in Your Future

POSTED BY CHRIS CHAMBERLAIN  PHOTO: MICHAEL W. BUNCH In addition to capturing that nifty trophy (that weighs about 20 pounds!), when Chef Hal Holden-Bache won this year's Iron Fork competition, he also received another little lagniappe of a prize.

May 19, 2014

Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

By: Heather Tallman Yes. You read that correctly. I said bacon wrapped onion rings. In the last several years I have made many things that I have wrapped in bacon and only a few have made it to my site. Why? Because we either ate it before I could photograph it OR they turned out what I like to call ‘Ugly-Delish’. You get the point.

May 15, 2014

Barbecue judge expects people to come hungry to Willoughby Rib Burn Off

By Elizabeth Lundblad, The News-Herald POSTED: 05/15/14, 5:29 PM EDT | Michael Stefan’s clients probably know him more for his proficiency with a pair of scissors, but the Willoughby hairstylist holds three certifications in barbecue judging.Stefan, who will be judging the ribs competition at Downtown Willoughby’s Red, White and BBQ Rib Burn Off on May 17, said he’s been barbecuing for 20 years but has really taken it seriously in the last eight years.

May 15, 2014

Wednesday Whiskey Challenge at Chicago Q

By Peter Bella, May 15, 2014 at 2:38 pm Cooking is a sport. There are numerous cooking competitions throughout the country and on television. The newer sport is cocktail competitions, especially when paired with food. On Wednesday evening, Chicago q, the popular Gold Coast barbecue restaurant, hosted the National Restaurant Association Kick Off Party, Whiskey Wednesday Cocktail Battle.

May 15, 2014