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WHERE TEXAS CROWNS
ITS CULINARY CHAMPIONS
Competitor Registration - TFC 2026
Fri, Sep 25
|Water's Edge Park, Corpus Christi
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Texas Champion? Whether you’re a professional chef, home cook, or culinary student, the Texas Food Championship is your shot to prove it. Step into the arena, fire up your passion, and compete for a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships.
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Water's Edge Park, Corpus Christi, 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
Guests
About the event
The Texas Food Championship is where Texas crowns its culinary champions.
Held September 25–27, 2026 at Water’s Edge Park in Corpus Christi, this three-day festival unites food, flame, and flavor on the Texas coast. As the Official Exclusive Super Qualifier for Team Texas at the World Food Championships, the event brings together the state’s best chefs, pitmasters, home cooks, and culinary students to compete across ten dynamic categories — from BBQ and Burger to Seafood, Dessert, and Live Fire.
Beyond the competition, the Texas Food Championship is a celebration of Texas culture. Guests can explore the Craft Beverage Garden, shop the Farmers & Makers Market, taste bites from top food trucks and restaurants, and enjoy live music on the bay. Each day features both professional judging through the WFC’s E.A.T.™ Methodology and People’s Choice tastings, where fans help decide who earns a coveted Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships.
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Tickets
TFC BBQ Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Burger Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Chef Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Dessert Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Noodle Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Vegetarian Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Seafood Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Live Fire Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Bacon Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
TFC Sandwich Competitor
Show your skills where Texas crowns its culinary champions! Whether you’re a chef, home cook, or student, this is your shot to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships and represent Team Texas. Each category features E.A.T.™ Methodology judging plus an optional People’s Choice Competition where 100 attendees' taste and vote for their favorite dish. Bring your fire, your flavor, and your Texas pride!
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
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