World Food Championships News

WFC Releases 2022 Tournament Chart

Friday the 13th is your LUCKY DAY!!! Go ahead and lock in those Dallas November travel dates because we're releasing the 2022 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE!

May 13, 2022

Key Dates Locked In For WFC’s Tenth Anniversary

Organizers of the World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that they have finalized and secured the dates for its Tenth Anniversary event. The first competition in the ten-category, single-elimination opening round will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Participants who attended the 2021 event, will be familiar with the set-up and venue as it will occur once again in Centennial Hall at Fair Park, Dallas.

May 6, 2022

Culinary Student Earns Career Win With World Food Champion Title

For most culinary students, acing a final test simply means they are ready and prepared to pursue a real world career in the culinary industry. But for Preston Nguyen, a Sophomore at Dallas College, the final test he just aced earned him a massive starting bonus that will solidify his career for years to come.

May 5, 2022

Texas Chef Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Chef Preston Nguyen entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, as a rookie competitor looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the chef category. Turns out he left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Chef Champion, which gives him a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 29, 2022

Missouri Chef Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Competition Chef Jack MacMurray entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the bacon category. Turns out he left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Bacon Champion, which gives her a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 26, 2022

Missouri Cook Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Competition cook Mike Johnson entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, as a seasoned competitor looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the burger category. Turns out he left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Burger Champion, which gives her a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 24, 2022

Natural Tableware Returns for WFC’s Tenth Anniversary

In celebration of Earth Day, the World Food Championships (WFC) welcomes back Natural Tableware as the Official Sustanability Partner.

April 22, 2022

Texas Pitmaster Heads To Columbia For $100,000 Competition

Pitmaster Robert Smith entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the barbecue category. Turns out he left Dallas with a smokin’ prize — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Barbecue Champion, which gives him a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 21, 2022

Tennessee Grillmaster Heads To Columbia For $100,000 Competition

Grillmaster Sunny Moody entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, as a rookie looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the steak category. Turns out she left Dallas with a “sear”ious prize — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Steak Champion, which gives her a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 18, 2022

Georgia Cook Heads To Columbia, South Carolina For $100,000 Competition

Competition cook Liz Waters entered the World Food Championships’ (WFC) 9th Annual Main Event at its newest location of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, as a seasoned competitor looking to land a respectable Top Ten finish in the recipe category. Turns out she left Dallas with the most coveted prize of all — $7,500 in winnings and the title of 2021 World Recipe Champion, which gives her a seat at WFC’s $100,000 Final Table Challenge this April.

April 4, 2022