| 5 lb. burrito | C | Five Pound Burrito |
195 Bar |
Anaheim, CA |
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| 2.5 lb. bbq sandwich | C |
The Beast |
Blake's Place |
Anaheim, CA |
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| 2-3 foot burrito | C | 2-3 Foot Burrito |
Casa 7 mares |
Anaheim, CA |
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| 5 lb. burrito | C | King Ranch Burrito |
La Casa Garcia |
Anaheim, CA |
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| 4 lb. burger | C | OMG Burger |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries |
| 8 lb. burger | C | Double OMG Burger |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries, eating fries is not required, award not available to professional eaters |
| 3 lb. hot dog | C | 3 Pound Hound |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
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| 6 pancakes | C | Pancake Challenge |
Heroes Bar & Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
available Sunday morning |
| 18 in sausage | C | Polish Sausage Challenge |
Joe's |
Fullerton, CA |
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| 9 musubis | C | Triple Threat Challenge |
Ola Hawaiian BBQ |
Fullerton, CA |
3 spam musubis, 3 BBQ Beef musubis, 3 chicken musubis & 3 scoops macaroni salad |
| 7+ lb. musubi | C | Stan-Musubi |
Ola Hawaiian BBQ |
Fullerton, CA |
4 layers of rice, layer of Spam, layer of BBQ Beef, layer of BBQ Chicken wrapped in 3 sheets of seaweed |
| plates | C | Sushi House Record - men |
Sushilicious |
Irvine, CA |
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| plates | C | Sushi House Record - women |
Sushilicious |
Irvine, CA |
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| 30 in pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza |
Mandy's Pizza |
Ladera Ranch, CA |
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| 6 lb. enchilada | C | Chupacabra Challenge |
Taco Lezama |
Mission Viejo, CA |
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| 3 2.5 lb. burritos | C | Big Ed Burrito Challenge - defunct |
Green Burrito |
multiple southern Cal sites, CA |
challenge has not been available since Carl's Jr. acquired Green Burrito |
| bbq sandwich | C | Pigskin Challenge |
Rudy's Pub & Grill |
Newport Beach, CA |
also a Foothill Ranch location |
| 9 sliders | C | Big Box Challenge |
The Burnt Truck |
Orange County, CA |
3 cheeseburger, 3 fried chicken, and 3 sliders of your choice and a box of tater tots |
| 20 sliders | C | Yokozuna Challenge |
The Burnt Truck |
Orange County, CA |
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| extra large pizza | C | Man (or Woman) vs. Food Challenge |
BallPark Pizza |
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
for 2 man or 3 woman team |
| big BBQ sandwich | C | The Boss Hogg |
Beach Pit BBQ |
Tustin, CA |
other Orange County locations, not clear if challenge is offered there |
| 12 egg omelet | C | TBC Touchdown Breakfast Challenge |
Tustin Brewery |
Tustin, CA |
only available Sunday mornings during football season, includes 1 lb. potatoes & 4 pieces toast |
| tacos | C | Taco Record |
The Auld Irisher |
Orange, CO |
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| 2.75 lb. burrito | C | Super Monster Burrito |
Freebirds |
24 Texas locations, TX |
also an Orange County, CA location |
| | 2012 Apr 27 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Wings for Heroes @ Flightdeck |
Anaheim, CA |
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| | 2012 Feb 18 | | Nugget Eating Contest - men |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
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| | 2012 Feb 18 | | Nugget Eating Contest - women |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
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| | 2012 Feb 11 | | Wingstop Wing Eating Contest |
Wingstop |
Irvine, CA |
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| | 2012 Jan 29 | | Stupid Hot Wing Challenge |
Clancy's Clubhouse |
Anaheim, CA |
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| | 2012 Jan 29 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Car Show & Rubber Ducky Derby |
Tustin, CA |
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| ($50) | 2011 Nov 19 | |
Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
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| ($150) | 2011 Nov 10 | |
Veggie Taco Eating Contest |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
hands free |
| | 2011 Nov 9 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Florentine's Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
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| $100 | 2011 Oct 27 | |
Pie Eating Contest |
Pumpkin Patch 2011 |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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| ($150) | 2011 Oct 27 | |
Taco Eating Contest - men |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
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| | 2011 Oct 27 | | Taco Eating Contest - women |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
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| | 2011 Oct 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
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| | 2011 Sep 24 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Orange County International Auto Show |
Anaheim, CA |
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| | 2011 Sep 9 | | Momster Burrito |
Mestizo's Fresh Mexican Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
available only on specific days |
| $10,000 | 2011 Sep 5 | |
West Coast Hot Dog Eating Championship |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
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| | 2011 Aug 28 | | 6 Pound Burrito Challenge |
OC Foodie Fest |
Anaheim, CA |
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| $100 | 2011 Aug 27 | |
Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Philly's Best |
San Dimas, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 25 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Oggi's |
Huntington Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 14 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
San Clemente Festival |
San Clemente, CA |
will also have pickle & pie eating contests |
| | 2011 Aug 13 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 11 | | Dogzilla Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 6 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
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| | 2011 Aug 4 | | The Burnt Truck Slider Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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| $6,750 | 2011 Aug 3 | |
Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce Taco Challenge |
Fred's Mexican Cafe |
Huntington Beach, CA |
Takeru Kobayashi to compete |
| | 2011 Jul 28 | | Bacomania Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | The Big Burrito Challenge |
Mi Ranchito |
La Verne, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 21 | | Boo Yah Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
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| | 2011 Jul 17 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - women |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
will have men's, women's & 4 person team contests, qualify by eating sundae June 22 - July 10 |
| | 2011 Jul 17 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - men |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
will have men's, women's & 4 person team contests, qualify by eating sundae June 22 - July 10 |
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Munchathon |
Oak Canyon Park |
Silverado, CA |
5K run with stops for eating |
| | 2011 Jul 9 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
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| | 2011 Jun 12 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Summerfest |
Fountain Valley, CA |
for four person teams |
| $250 | 2011 Jun 11 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
The Orange County BBQ Festival |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 28 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 19 | | Boo-Yah eating contest |
Chunk-n-Chip Truck |
Fullerton, CA |
Boo-Yahs consist of 2 oven-warm Chunk-n-Chip Cookies packed with all-natural/fresh ice cream in the middle, 5 entrants chosen randomly |
| ($350) | 2011 May 6 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Tacos and Company |
Irvine, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 5 | | Spicy Burrito Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
will also be held at Hermosa Beach & Santa Barbara locations |
| | 2011 Apr 30 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Baja Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
purse $1000 in cash & prizes |
| | 2011 Apr 17 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Harley Davidson of Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 27 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Huntington Beach, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 20 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Tustin, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 12 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
H-D of Anaheim-Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| | 2011 Feb 26 | | Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A at The La Habra Marketplace |
La Habra, CA |
original date Feb 12 |
| $100 | 2011 Feb 6 | | Battle Bone |
Sharkeez |
Los Angeles, CA |
6 southern California locations |
| $500 | 2011 Jan 30 | |
Pastrami Eating Finals |
Tommy Pastrami |
Huntington Beach, CA |
qualifiers held at 6 SoCal locations, top 2 advance to Jan 30 finals |
| | 2011 Jan 14 | | Pastrami Eating Qualifier |
Tommy Pastrami |
6 SoCal locations, CA |
qualifiers held at 6 SoCal locations, top 2 advance to Jan 30 finals |
| $50 | 2010 Nov 25 | | AYCE Ramen Challenge |
Shin-Sen-Gumi |
Fountain City, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 2 | | Nutella Eating Contest |
Sycamore & Civic Center Drive |
Santa Ana, CA |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 23 | | Sandwich Eating Contest |
Subway | Fountain Valley, CA |
|
| $5,000 | 2010 Sep 6 | |
West Coast Hot Dog Eating Finals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
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| | 2010 Sep 4 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Semifinals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 3 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Semifinals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 8 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 1 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Cupcake Camp OC |
Irvine Park, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 13 | | Team Taco Eating Contest |
Summerfest | Fountain Valley, CA |
for four person teams |
| $250 | 2010 Jun 12 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
Orange County's BBQ Festival |
Costa Mesa, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 Apr 22 | | Rock the Tot |
Bar Louie |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
purse is $1000 |
| | 2010 Mar 21 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Huntington Beach, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Feb 28 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Pink’s Hot Dogs at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Marketplace |
Buena Park, CA |
|
| | 2010 Feb 5 | | Frosty, Heidi and Frank Wing Bowl |
Hooters |
Lake Forest, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 25 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Championship |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Piano Bar |
Mission Viejo, CA |
$25 registration fee, 2 rounds top 3 from each round will go to finals |
| $25 | 2009 Aug 9 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 8 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 6 | | Burger Eating Contest |
25 Degrees |
Huntington Beach, CA |
contest is at 11:30 am |
| $700 | 2009 Jun 17 | |
Gulliver's Prime Rib Eating Contest |
Gulliver's |
Irvine, CA |
$29 entry fee |
| | 2009 May 16 | | Beef Bowl Eating Contest |
Yoshinoya | Orange, CA |
|
| | 2009 Feb 21 | | Sausage Sandwich Eating Contest |
Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom | Chino Hills, CA |
|
| $300 | 2008 Jul 17 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Great Mex Restaurant | Balboa, CA |
|
| ($150) | 2008 Apr 7 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Tacos & Co. |
Irvine, CA |
for college students |
| | 2008 Mar 15 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Harley Davidson of Anaheim-Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| $3,000 | 2007 Aug 8 | I |
Peanut Butter & Jelly Eating Championship |
Knott's Berry Farm |
Buena Park, CA |
|
| $500 | 2004 Jul 10 | I |
Winchell's World Donut-Eating Championship Qualifier |
Orange County Fair | Costa Mesa, CA |
top 3 make finals |