Festival of Flavor Named Preferred Qualifier for World Food Championships

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Posted 5/31/18

Foley – The Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Riviera Utilities and Back Forty Beer Company, will have a featured representative at the 2018 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama, …

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Festival of Flavor Named Preferred Qualifier for World Food Championships

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Foley – The Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Riviera Utilities and Back Forty Beer Company, will have a featured representative at the 2018 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama, according to Mike McCloud, CEO of the World Food Championships. The qualifying event will take place on Saturday, October 6 in Downtown Foley.

“More than 450 pre-qualified competitors will enter one of ten competition categories beginning Nov. 7, and the champion of the Festival of Flavor will be among them,” McCloud said.

The Festival of Flavor is sending a winner from its 2018 event to compete against the World Food Championships roster of Golden Ticket contestants. The Festival of Flavor has been elevated to Preferred Qualifier status by guaranteeing that its winner’s registration fees are paid and other assistance is provided to compete in Orange Beach.

“Stakes are high and the competition is intense with a total purse of $350,000 in cash and additional prizes, while the ultimate World Food Champion takes home a grand prize purse valued at $100,000,” McCloud said.

Competitors will prepare food on site in timed events that include preparation speed, specialty recipes, presentation and the ultimate test of taste. The categories this year include BBQ, Chili, Chef, Sandwich, Seafood, Bacon, Burger, Dessert, Steak and Chicken. The Festival of Flavor will qualify a winner to compete in the 2018 World Sandwich Championship and it is one of the last chances to win a Golden Ticket to this year’s competition.

“Tournament judges will select the top 10 finalists in each category to compete for the chance to go to the Final Table in April,” explained McCloud. “It is there that one culinary genius will rise up from ten category champions to become the 2018 World Food Champion.”

McCloud said that cooking is not the only opportunity for participation in the World Food Championships. Those interested in volunteering or in learning to become a certified WFC judge may sign up on the World Food Championships website.

“The World Food Championships offers opportunities for people to watch celebrity chef competitions, attend demonstrations, review all the latest cooking appliances and become part of a fun, family-friendly experience,” he observed, adding that there will be thousands of spectators, colorful teams, special judges and foodie volunteers in Orange Beach for the Nov. 7-11 event.

For more information on how to register for the WFC qualifying event, Festival of Flavor in Foley, AL, visit our website at alabamafestivalofflavor.com or give us a call today, 251-943-5550.