It’s a cook-off, Vegas style. For four days (November 1-4), seasoned and amateur chefs will square off at the inaugural World Food Championships, held as a series of events at Bally’s, Caesars Palace and Paris Las Vegas. Here’s how it works: More than 300 competitors — invited based on their locally renowned dishes — will vie for a cash purse in the categories of barbecue, chef, burger, sandwich, chili, side dish and recipe. Then, the winners of each category compete at a final showdown. “It’s Westminster Dog Show meets the Super Bowl,” in the words of one event spokesperson.
Total winnings at stake? $300,000. Luckily for spectators, most events at the competition are free, including a Bitchin’ Kitchen demo by Cooking Channel’s Nadia G., which takes place on Las Vegas Boulevard Friday and Saturday afternoons. Attendees can also buy tickets to a range of VIP events featuring celebrity chefs such as host Adam Richman (of Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food”).
For more information and to purchase tickets visit worldfoodchampionships.com.
Photo Courtesy of World Food Championships
