World Food Championships
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is a state partner for World Food Championships.
World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, 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. This event is also the springboard for many up-and-coming culinary stars and home cooks as they seek TV fame through many well-known food shows and acting opportunities.
RAM hosts several qualifying competitions each year. In order to be invited to compete in the World Food Championships, you must earn a "Golden Ticket" by winning a qualifying event. Competitions are open to anyone, including "home cooks" who may not be professionals in the food service industry. If you can cook, you can compete!
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Upcoming Competitions:
Reisterstown Farmers' Market
Event Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 120 Main Street and Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is happy to partner with the World Food Championships to bring you a qualifying competition at the Reisterstown Farmers' Market.
The event will take place on Sunday, August 2, with a scheduled cooking start time of 9:00 am. Chefs should arrive early to set up.
Please e-mail Olivia Aberdeen at oaberdeen@marylandrestaurants.com to enter or learn more.
Reisterstown Farmers' Market Competition Rules:
Qualifying dishes must highlight one protein and three other local ingredients from the farmers' market. They must also include at least one of the provided McCormick Spices.
Maryland Seafood Festival
Event Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Sandy Point State Park
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is happy to bring you our last qualifying competition of 2026 for a Seafood Golden Ticket at the World Food Championships.
Check out the Maryland Seafood Festival website for ticket information and schedules.
The festival is open to the general public to watch this competition in person and enjoy all the festival has to offer. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please e-mail Olivia Aberdeen at oaberdeen@marylandrestaurants.com to enter or learn more.
Maryland Seafood Festival Competition Rules:
Qualifying dishes must highlight one of the provided seafood ingredients and include at least one of the provided McCormick Spices. Chefs are challenged to a dish that embodies the beauty, flavor, and freshness of fresh Maryland seafood.
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