| $5,000 | 2012 Jun 2 | I |
Mohegan Sun BBQ Fest Rib-Eating Championship |
Mohegan Sun |
Uncasville, CT |
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| big burger | C | "Real" Man vs. Food Burger |
The Blue Cottage |
Branford, CT |
2 bacon cheeseburgers between 3 grilled cheese sandwiches, record is 5 minutes |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Daddy Burger - defunct |
Chevy's Drive In |
Bristol, CT |
no longer offered |
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Pounder Pounder |
189 Sports Cafe |
Brookfield, CT |
|
| 22 in. stuffed pizza | C |
The Challenger |
Randy's Wooster St. Pizza Shop |
Enfield, CT |
for teams of 2 people |
| 72 oz. steak | C | Big 72 Challenge |
The Country Diner |
Enfield, CT |
finshers at end of year will be entered into a drawing for $500 cash & $500 gift certificate |
| 2.5 foot chicken sub | C |
San Diego Chicken Challenge |
What's Cooking |
Fairfield, CT |
available only on Monday & Tuesday |
| 2 lb. burger | C | MoFo Burger |
Mo's Burgers & Brew |
Gales Ferry, CT |
|
| 11 lb. pizza | C | All America Heavyweight Challenger Pizza |
Giovanni's |
Glastonbury, CT |
|
| 3 big pancakes | C | Pancake Challenge |
Buford's Family Restaunt |
Groton, CT |
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| 10 chicken fingers | C | Ten Finger Challenge |
Griff's Chicken Shack |
Hamden, CT |
Amateur record is 19 (Joe "Buffalo" Correia, 7/6/10; Moomsi's record is 30 |
| 4 lb. sirloin | C | The Grizzly - defunct |
Bubba's Sportsmen Cafe |
Kensington, CT |
restaurant closed |
| 12lb. burger | C | The Grizzly Challenge |
The Black Bear Saloon |
Milford, CT |
burger is 12 pounds total |
| 4 patty burger | C | Voodoo Curse Burger |
Voodoo Grill |
Mystic, CT |
topped with bacon, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, tomatoes, lettuce and special sauce, served with a lot of fries |
| 4 pattie burger | C | Hall of Famer |
Slider's Sports Bar & Grill |
New Britain (3 locations), CT |
topped with bacon, chili, pulled pork, onion rings, 3 different cheeses with lettuce , tomato, onions & pickles |
| waffle burger | C | Oh No You Didn't' Burger Challenge |
Box 63 |
New Haven, CT |
|
| 10 sandwiches | C | Cheese Truck Challenge |
mobile |
New Haven, CT |
sandwiches created by customer |
| 10 sandwiches | C | Cheese Truck Challenge |
The Caseus Cheese Truck | New Haven, CT |
|
| hamburgers | C | Doodle Burger - defunct |
Yankee Doodle Coffee Shop |
New Haven, CT |
Restaurant closed Jan 2008, hope to reopen, Only record holder listed in wall of fame |
| 2 ft. long hot dog | C | 2 Foot Long Hot Dog |
Doogie's |
Newington, CT |
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| 4 lb. burger | C | Wacky Burger Challenge |
Doogie's |
Newington, CT |
also called Zaino Burger |
| 10 chili dogs | C | Big Dog Challenge |
Goldburger's |
Newington, CT |
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| 5 lb cheesesteak | C | The Happy Three-Foot Cheesesteak |
The Happy Cheesesteak |
Newton, CT |
requires prepayment with $40 deposit |
| 5.5 lb hot dog | C | The Frankenstein |
Rte 12 Famous Franks |
North Grosvenor Dale, CT |
|
| 22 inch pizza | C | 22 inch pizza |
Bang Bang Pizza |
Norwalk, CT |
no beverages allowed |
| 4 lb. burger | C | The 4 Pounder |
Scooter's Grill |
Plainville, CT |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Burrito Wall of Fame |
Casa Mariachi |
Putnam, CT |
|
| 30 oz. burger | C | Monster Burger Challenge |
Bar & Grille on Seven |
Ridgefield, CT |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| big breakfast | C | The Kitchen Sink |
Leo's Restaurant |
Southbury, CT |
French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, scrambled eggs, grilled zucchini & fresh fruit |
| large Mack's House Pizza | C |
Mack's Challenge |
Mack's On West Pizza Restaurant |
Southington, CT |
Sunday through Thursday only |
| fish sandwiches | C | Fish Sandwich Record |
Main Port Fish & Chips |
Stratford, CT |
current record is 5 in one hour |
| 50 oz. porterhouse | C | 50 oz. Porterhouse Challenge |
Black Rock Tavern & Restaurant |
Thomaston, CT |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | Hall of Famer Burger |
Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafé - Mohegan Sun |
Uncasville, CT |
no time limit |
| 16 in pancake | C | Breakfast Challenge |
That Breakfast Place |
Willimantic, CT |
includes 12 eggs, 1/2 lb. home fries, 2 orders toast |
| 12 in pancake sandwich | C |
Giant Pancake Sandwich Challenge |
Winsted Diner |
Winsted, CT |
7 scrambled eggs, 8 pieces of American cheese, 1/2 cup diced ham, 6 sausage patties & 6 slices of bacon between 2 12 inch pancakes |
| 28 in pizza | C | Goliath Pizza |
Five Guys Flippin' Pies |
Wolcott, CT |
|
| ($175) | 2012 May 5 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Picante |
Stamford, CT |
|
| | 2012 Apr 28 | | DefCon Hot Wing Eatin Contest |
New England Regional Chili Cook Off |
Somers, CT |
|
| | 2012 Apr 21 | | Big Pie Eating Competition |
Sgt. Pepperoni Uconn |
Storrs, CT |
|
| | 2012 Apr 14 | | Hot Dog & Asparagus Eating Contest |
Cobalt Flea Market |
Cobalt, CT |
|
| | 2012 Apr 2 | | Munch Madness finals |
Wood n Tap |
Hartford, CT |
relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams |
| | 2012 Mar 28 | | Munch Madness qualifier |
Wood n Tap |
Orange, CT |
relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams |
| | 2012 Mar 26 | | Munch Madness qualifier |
Wood n Tap |
Farmington, CT |
relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams |
| | 2012 Mar 21 | | Munch Madness qualifier |
Wood n Tap |
Hartford, CT |
relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams |
| | 2012 Mar 19 | | Munch Madness qualifier |
Wood n Tap |
Rocky Hill, CT |
relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams |
| $200 | 2012 Feb 21 | |
Paczki Eating Contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop |
Ansonia, CT |
|
| ($50) | 2012 Feb 7 | |
Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Friendlys |
New Milford, CT |
|
| | 2011 Oct 15 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Apple Harvest Festival |
Glastonbury, CT |
|
| | 2011 Oct 15 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Fall Fair |
New Canaan, CT |
hands-free |
| | 2011 Oct 15 | | Little Pub Ghost Wing Challenge |
Fall for Ridgefield |
Ridgefield, CT |
|
| | 2011 Sep 24 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Norwalk Boat Show |
Norwalk, CT |
|
| | 2011 Sep 23 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Black Bear |
Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2011 Sep 7 | | Fire Wing Eating Contest |
Villa Capri |
Wallingford, CT |
|
| | 2011 Aug 28 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Venice Apizza |
Wallingford, CT |
|
| | 2011 Aug 21 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Leo's Restaurant |
Southbury, CT |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Aug 13 | |
Burrito Eating Contest |
Husk - New American Tacos |
Collinsville, CT |
|
| | 2011 Aug 12 | | Gigantic Burger Eating Contest |
The Final Score |
East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2011 Aug 6 | | Chowdown Showdown qualifier |
Jake's Wayback Burgers |
Orange, CT |
|
| | 2011 Aug 5 | | Chowdown Showdown qualifier |
Jake's Wayback Burgers |
Torrington, CT |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Wing Eating Contest |
1st and 10 Sports Bar & Grill |
New Milford, CT |
|
| $700 | 2011 Jul 10 | A |
National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| $700 | 2011 Jul 10 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| ($75) | 2011 Jul 9 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Chef's Dog House |
Newington, CT |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Chicken Eating Contest |
Relay for Life Hamden North Haven |
Hamden, CT |
|
| | 2011 Jun 15 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Northeast Helicopters Flight Training |
Ellington, CT |
|
| | 2011 Jun 12 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Georgetown Day |
Wilton, CT |
|
| ($475) | 2011 Apr 4 | |
Munch Madness Finals |
Wood n Tap |
Hartford, CT |
for 2, 3 & 4 person teams |
| | 2011 Mar 31 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Wing Masters |
Middletown, CT |
|
| $200 | 2011 Mar 8 | | Paczki eating contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop |
Ansonia, CT |
|
| | 2011 Mar 5 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Ansonia Nature Center | Ansonia, CT |
|
| | 2011 Feb 6 | | Wing Eating Contest |
New York Pizza & Pasta Co. |
Plainfield, CT |
$10 registration fee |
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | Coaches Challenge |
Coaches Subs |
Granby, CT |
|
| $250 ($75) | 2011 Jan 30 | |
King of the Wing |
Central Cafe |
Plainville, CT |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Nov 14 | | Slider Eating Contest |
Eli's on Whitney |
Hamden, CT |
|
| | 2010 Oct 16 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Fall Fair |
New Canaan, CT |
|
| | 2010 Sep 25 | | Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest |
Norwalk Boat Show |
Norwalk, CT |
"Dangerous Deckhand" Russell Newberry, from the Deadliest Catch to judge |
| $100 | 2010 Aug 27 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Harry's Sports Grill |
North Haven, CT |
|
| | 2010 Aug 7 | | Chowdown Showdown qualifier |
Jake's Hamburgers |
Mystic, CT |
$20 entry fee, limit 20 entrants per location |
| | 2010 Jul 24 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Village Fair Days | New Milford, CT |
|
| $700 | 2010 Jul 11 | A |
National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| $700 | 2010 Jul 11 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| | 2010 Jun 26 | | Chicken Finger Eating Contest |
American Cancer Society event | Quinnipiac, CT |
|
| | 2010 May 15 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2010 May 1 | | Wing Eating Contest |
New England Regional Chili Cook Off |
Somers, CT |
|
| $1,500 | 2010 Apr 17 | |
Spaghetti Eating Contest |
Serafino's |
Wallingford, CT |
|
| | 2010 Apr 5 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 31 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Southington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 30 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Farmington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 29 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Vernon, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 24 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 23 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Rocky Hill, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Feb 16 | | Paczki eating contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop |
Ansonia, CT |
|
| | 2010 Feb 5 | | Super Steamed Cheeseburger Eating Contest |
Sara J's |
Wallingford, CT |
2 contestants will attempt to eat 1/2 of giant burger, register by Jan 28 |
| $120 | 2009 Sep 19 | |
Pizza Eating Contest |
Randy's Wooster St. Pizza | Wallingford, CT |
|
| | 2009 Aug 15 | | Peach Pie Eating Contest |
Lyman Orchards |
Middlefield, CT |
|
| $700 | 2009 Jul 12 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| $700 | 2009 Jul 12 | A |
National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship |
Lake Quassy |
Middlebury, CT |
|
| | 2009 May 16 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2009 Apr 6 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Apr 1 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Southington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Mar 31 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Farmington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Mar 30 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Vernon, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Mar 25 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Mar 24 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Rocky Hill, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| $200 | 2009 Feb 24 | |
Paczki eating contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop |
Ansonia, CT |
|
| | 2009 Jan 24 | | Eat the Meat III finals |
Sports Haven |
New Haven, CT |
for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization |
| | 2009 Jan 21 | | Eat the Meat III qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
New Haven, CT |
for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization |
| | 2009 Jan 14 | | Eat the Meat III qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
New Haven, CT |
for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization |
| | 2009 Jan 7 | | Eat the Meat III qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
New Haven, CT |
for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization |
| | 2008 Oct 18 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Connecticut Renaissance Faire | Hebron, CT |
prize is a 2009 CT ren faire season pass |
| $4,750 | 2008 Aug 17 | I |
Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Championship |
Ash Creek Saloon |
Black Rock, CT |
|
| $800 | 2008 Jul 13 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional |
Lake Quassy | Middlebury, CT |
date originally listed as July 6 |
| $200 | 2008 Jul 13 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - amateur |
Lake Quassy | Middlebury, CT |
date originally listed as July 6 |
| | 2008 May 17 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2008 May 1 | I | Feast on the First |
ESPN | Bristol, CT |
|
| | 2008 Apr 2 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2008 Mar 26 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Southington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2008 Mar 25 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Rocky Hill, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2008 Mar 19 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Farmington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| | 2008 Mar 18 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Hartford, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee |
| $200 | 2008 Feb 5 | | Paczki eating contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop |
Ansonia, CT |
|
| $1,000 | 2008 Jan 26 | |
Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat II - studio qualifiers |
Sports Haven | New Haven, CT |
|
| $1,000 | 2008 Jan 26 | |
Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat II - restaurant qualifiers |
Sports Haven | New Haven, CT |
|
| | 2008 Jan 24 | | Eat the Meat II qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings | Milford, CT |
top 4 eaters advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jan 23 | | Miss Elizabeth vs Magilla |
WPLR studios | Milford, CT |
|
| | 2008 Jan 17 | | Eat the Meat II qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings | Westfield, CT |
top 4 eaters advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jan 10 | | Eat the Meat II qualifier |
Buffalo Wild Wings | Westfield, CT |
top 4 eaters advance to finals |
| $5,000 | 2007 Aug 25 | I |
Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Championship |
70 Sanford Street | Fairfield, CT |
Chesnut was last years champion |
| $850 | 2007 Jul 8 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional |
Lake Quassy | Middlebury, CT |
original duration was 5 minutes, maximum # of patties was 14 |
| $200 | 2007 Jul 8 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - amateur |
Lake Quassy | Middlebury, CT |
first to finish 6 patties |
| | 2007 May 19 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
held indoors due to rain |
| | 2007 Mar 29 | | Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals |
Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill |
Southington, CT |
2, 3, or 4 person relay, $15 entry fee |
| | 2007 Mar 24 | | Vegan Cupcake Eating Contest |
Fuel Cafe |
New Haven, CT |
|
| $1,000 | 2007 Mar 17 | |
Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat Wing Competition |
Sports Haven | New Haven, CT |
|
| $200 | 2007 Feb 20 | |
Paczki eating contest |
Eddy's Bake Shop | Ansonia, CT |
|
| | 2006 Nov 11 | | Yale-Princeton team wing eating contest |
Yale-Princeton Tailgate | New Haven, CT |
for Yale & Princeton students 5 person teams 4 men / 1 woman |
| $1,700 | 2006 Aug 13 | I |
Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Contest |
Ash Creek Saloon |
Fairfield, CT |
|
| | 2006 Jul 9 | A | Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship |
Meritone Family Festival | Shelton, CT |
|
| $400 | 2006 Jul 9 | A |
Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Amateur Contest |
Meritone Family Festival | Shelton, CT |
|
| | 2006 May 20 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2005 May 28 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| | 2004 May 22 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Putnam Bridge Plaza | East Hartford, CT |
|
| $100 | wings | | Wing Eating Contest |
Harry's Sports Grill |
North Haven, CT |
|