Lake Murray Country Chefs Return to the World Food Championships in Dallas,TX
October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023
Columbia, S.C. — Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC), November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The WFC is the largest Food Sport competition, where grand champions of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money! More than 450 teams from 40 states and 10 countries are expected to participate in this year’s tournament, which will feature 10 categories of food.
Team Lake Murray Country’s Chefs were selected via popular vote at Capital City/Lake Murray Country’s (CCLMC) annual Taste of Lake Murray (TOLM) 4th of July Celebration fundraising event on March 2, 2023. Since 2021, the TOLM event has been deemed a “Super Regional Qualifier” for the WFC.
“We’re excited to send these top 3 chefs to the World Food Championships to represent Lake Murray Country,” said Miriam Atria, President/CEO of CCLMC. “This is an amazing opportunity for the region and for the state of South Carolina. We are thrilled to bring South Carolina’s cuisine to the world stage for a third year in a row!”
The 2023 Lake Murray Country Team is:
“It feels amazing to have the opportunity to once again represent Team Lake Murray Country, my restaurant, and my brand at the 2023 WFC. It felt incredible to place in the top ten last year, but this year I’m looking for gold!!!”
“I’m honored to compete against some of the world’s greatest chefs at the World Food Championships! I look forward to competing again this year and making great relationships.”
“Competing in the World Food Championship is a great honor. I look forward to the challenge of competing against the best chefs in the country! I will represent my company and myself in the best way possible. My goal is to win first place and to have a great time doing it!”
The winner of each category will advance to the Final Table, where the top 10 chefs will compete for first place and $100,000 in prize money. In April 2022, Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted the Final Table in Columbia at USC’s McCutchen House. Learn more about the Team Lake Murray Country Chefs by visiting: lakemurraycountry.com/meet-team-lake-murray-country-2023/
About World Food Championships
The World Food Championships (WFC) is the highest-stakes food 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, Cocktail, Dessert, Live Fire, Rice/Noodle, Sandwich, Seafood, Soup and Vegetarian). Each year as Food Sport kicks off in January, teams have to earn their way into WFC by winning a Golden Ticket at a previous qualifying competition, like Taste of Lake Murray. Almost 40 countries and every state in America have been represented at WFC’s main event since 2012.
About Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board:
CCLMC is the official source for all things Lake Murray Country. To plan your next trip, find information on attractions, dining, hotels, outdoor recreation, fishing, golf, and events. Explore The Top Southern Destinations of Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda. For more information about CCLMC visit LakeMurrayCountry.com or call 803-781-5940 | 1-866-SC-Jewel.
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