From November 3rd – 10th a unique event is taking place in Kissimmee Florida; it’s the World Food Championships, and it just might be a foodies dream come true. The World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, yes , it’s a food sport! Champions of previous events from all over the world convene in the charming Celebration located in Kissimmee, Florida, to compete for their chance to win the ultimate food crown and a share of $300,000!
This is an event like none I’ve seen before.
The charming town of Celebration was transformed into a hot spot for Chefs, media, foodies, or just those looking to try something new. Set up on the main street was the Kenmore Kitchen Arena, featuring $400,000.00 worth of brand new Kenmore Kitchen Appliances!
All are welcome and encouraged to meander the streets. take in the competition and of course try some of the incredible foods being produced by some of the most talented Chefs in the world. I was thrilled to find out I was in Kissimmee on the day of the great bacon competition. Yes, bacon. The entire town smelled yummy? It was bacon nirvana. Other categories in the World Food Championships stretch far and wide and included such areas as seafood, baking, BBQ, Chilli, Pasta, Sandwich, Burger and Dessert.
These competitions, they are very much like what you see on some of your favourite TV cooking shows (and they will be creating a reality TV show based on this weeks events!). Competitors have their assigned ingredient and access to a fully stocked pantry. When given the “GO” the clock starts and it’s on!
The “Cheferre” watches those cooking very closely, does the odd interview and our chefs work frantically to get their gorgeous dishes completed and to the judges table before time runs out. After a blind taste test, best dishes move ahead to a final round to fight for the win. So much pressure for the Chefs, so much fun for us!
Other events taking place over the course of our visit included live cooking demonstrations, the “Rock City” band played on the Main Stage, and the World Cocktail Experience was in full force. Oh my. This is a tent you don’t want to miss!
Do you think you have what it takes to be a World Food Champ? More like me and think it might be fantastic to grab some friends and head down to Florida to be in the heart of the action, perhaps watch some live cooking demos and munch on some unforgettable food? Click on over to the World Food Championships website to see who will take the crown this year, and how you can start planning your trip to be there for next years event! You can’t go wrong with a trip to Kissimmee!
I’ve been to Florida many times, but never Kissimmee. Looks like such a good time. Great weather, company, and good food… does it get any better?
This looks like so much fun! I don’t cook that much but I’m a big fan of the reality cooking shows! This would be like the live version!
I just love Central Florida, but these are some things I haven’t discovered! Thanks for sharing.
Adding this to my travel must-do list. Two of my favourite things together – great food and great weather. What more could you need?
What. a. dream. My inner foodie thanks you – definitely putting this on my “must do” list for next year!
Certainly one to add to the long list
Happy to hear I could add to your list 🙂
Sign me up! I might have to add this to my bucket list!
Sounds like a good idea to me, and there is so much to do in the Kissimmee area, you can easily stay for the entire week!
What an experience this was and am sure the food was out of this world.
You are positively right! I went home knowing I need to step up my cooking game 🙂
Sounds like it was great fun was had by all. I’d have loved to have tried some of that fabulous food. 🙂
Some of the cooking demonstrations were great too. I watched two sisters do a Cookie class 🙂 And then we all sat and ate the results. Fantastic!
That last comment is my kind of cookery class – eating the cookies someone else made 🙂
Sounds like a fun time! They probably make such delicious food
These were the best of the best, it was kind of incredible to watch!
I think tasting the results of these cooks would be delicious. It would be fun!
Just feeling the energy of the place was AMAZING! I highly recommend it!
omg that sounds like such a fun experience. I am not a great cook (im ok) but i could totally pick up some ideas from these chefs…and lots of taste testing too lol
You can never go wrong with a little taste testing! (and I don’t consider myself a great cook, but I do know a few tricks and that helps LOL)
Sounds wonderful! I love great cooking and trying perfect dishes.
This would be a fabulous place to find some new inspirations!
This happens every year! I need to take my Mom!
Now that sounds like a great idea!
Wow, it looks like it was great! How I would love to escape to Florida right now!
It was one of those trips that just wasn’t long enough! I need to head back with my family and do it all over again 🙂