Frequently Asked Questions
for the Music City Cookoff / WFC Super Regional
GENERAL QUESTIONS
- What is a Super Regional?
- Super Regional events are multi-category qualifying competitions where amateur cooks and professional chefs compete in live cookoffs to win cash prizes and free qualification to compete in the World Food Championships.
- Who can compete in a Super Regional?
- Anyone can register to cook in a Super Regional competitions, from professional chefs, to competition cooks, to amateur home cooks with a great recipe and the will to win.
- What are the dates of the competition?
- September 5-6, 2014
- What are the categories?
- Seafood, Cheese, Dessert
- Do I have to compete in all three categories?
- No, you register and compete in the one category that you choose.
- Can I compete in more than one Super Regional?
- Yes, you can compete in more than one Super Regional.
- How do I register for a Super Regional?
- Visit the individual Super Regional page http://www.worldfoodchampionships.com/super-regionals and click REGISTER HERE.
- What cooking equipment, if any, will be provided?
- A Competitor's Packet will be available shortly
- Where can I buy tickets to the Music City Cookoff Super Regional?
- Can I sample food?
- The competition dishes are created only for WFC judging. There will be live cooking demonstrations on-site. If you’d like to try your hand at judging, visit our judges application page, here. (link to future judges registration page)
- How will each category be judged?
- Each category will have its own competition rules. Most categories will be judged using the World Food Championships' own proprietary EAT™ scoring method which assesses each dish’s appearance, essence and taste.
- How much is the entry fee to compete?
- The entry fee is $100 per category competition at the Super Regional events.
- Do I have to pay an admittance/ticket fee into the host event?
- WFC will provide access for up to two cooks per team into the overall event (if necessary). Check host event’s website for ticket details.
- Can my friends and family attend?
- Yes, of course! Admittance to watch the Music City Cookoff Super Regional is subject to the Host Events general admission fee.
- Are travel expenses included in the competition entry fee?
- No. Competitors are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses.
- Download the Nashville Competitor Packet Here.
- I would like to judge at the Music City Cookoff Super Regional!
- Visit the Judge page to submit an application.
- I would like to volunteer at the the Music City Cookoff Super Regional!
- Visit the Volunteer page to submit an application. .
- I don't have any prior judging experience.
- That's ok! The World Food Championships is seeking to find the most qualified judges possible, this however, does not require you to have previously judged a competition or have a culinary degree. When applying, you will be asked to share your culinary/food resume, so make sure you tell us all about your passion for food.
- Can I judge more than one category?
- It is possible, though not likely, due to the response in judge’s applications and volume of food.
- I have applied to judge, when will I find out if I am selected?
- Selected judges will be contacted approximately two weeks previous to the Super Regional event.
- What are the various things I can volunteer for at the World Food Championships?
- There are numerous tasks and ways a person can volunteer for. Depending on your culinary background, there may also be specific culinary volunteer opportunities. Your volunteer application will list a number of these opportunities.
To get a glimpse of the event, click here