Mike McCloud, World Food Championships 08/17/2024

Mike McCloud, Founder and Commissioner of the World Food Championships,the highest stakes Food Sport competition in the world. This multi-day, live event culinary competition showcases some of the world's best cooks who compete for food, fame and fortune in 12 categories (Bacon, Barbecue, Burger, Chef, Dessert, Live Fire, Noodle, Rice, Sandwich, Seafood, Soup and Vegetarian).

With a $450,000 prize purse, this is not for the faint hearted; the heat in this Kitchen Arena is intense fueled by Cheferees, 20 contestants per category and an unforgiving clock counting down the seconds. Complete the tasks before the clock strikes zero — or go home.

More than 800+ international qualifying events culminating in 300 teams competing across 12 categories over 5 days at the main event held at state-of-the-art ag pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in November.