Upcoming United Kingdom eating contests
United Kingdom eating challenges
Emma Dalton appeared on the British network ITV this morning and was the first person to finish the giant breakfast challenge offered by the Wonder Cafe. She has a twitter at https://twitter.com/emmadalton16 update Metro.co.uk has an article. update #2 The Daily Mail also has an article.
Adam Richman was the guest on the debut episode of Men in Blazers, NBC Sports Network new soccer show.
Virgin Atlantic has a list of the 10 craziest food challenges in London.
The Telegraph has an article about Trek vs. Food, a tour by the UK travel company TrekAmerica, which will start in New York City, finish in New Orleans and stop at several Man vs. Food restaurants along the way.
Express and Star reports that Emma Dalton ate a 7 pound burrito at Smokey's in Walsall, England in 15 minutes to defeated member of Insane Championship Wrestling.
The Birmingham Mail a article and gallery about Emma Dalton, whose eating challenge winning streak when she failed to finish two waffle challenges at Crust in Shirley, England in under 20 minutes. (Leah Shutkever did the double challenge in 12 minutes.)
Bob Shoudt reports that he tied for second place with Miki Sudo at today's eating contest at the Oyster Festival in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. (presumably Colin Shirlow defended his title) update Sep 7 Love Belfast has the top 3 1) Colin Shirlow 208 2T) Miki Sudo 145 2T) Bob Shoudt 145
The Belfast Tegraph has a preview of Miki Sudo and Bob Shoudt competing in tomorrow's Oyster Festival in Hillsborough, NI titled "With her slim frame Miko has the unlikely title of champion hotdog eater"
The Belfast Telegraph has an interview with Hillsborough Oyster Festival champion Colin Shirlow, who claims he came in 11th place at the men's Nathan's finals last month. According to the official results, he finished in last place with 3 hot dogs; Erik Denmark reports he ate 11, which would put him at 14th place.
Miki Sudo and Bob Shoudt have been announced as the American competitors at the Hillsborough Oyster Festival in Northern Ireland on September 6.
Buzz's American Diner in Southampton, England reports that Emma Dalton was the first person to finish its "Big One" burger challenge. (video). update Aug 27 The Daily Star has an article.
Emma Dalton has started a youtube channel documenting her eating challenges. She currently has videos of her successfully completing 6 challenges at restaurants in the West Midlands of England.
Food for Thought has a blog entry about her successful completion of the Man v. Ribs eating challenge (total weight 1.5 kg) at Porky's in London England.
The Argus announces that two of its reporters were hospitalized after they attempted a spicy burger challenge at Burger Off in Hove, England.
Wendy Lam ate 6 racks of ribs in 30 minutes to win an eating contest held at the Big Easy in London Sunday. No other competitor ate more than 4 racks.
Stroud News & Journal reports that a 56 year old man died after choking in a pickled egg eating contest held at the Boars Head Inn in Berkeley, England.
The Sheffield Star has a report on Adrian Morgan's use of Henderson's Relish at the Acme Oyster Eating Championship in New Orleans. He reportedly almost threw up four times during the contest, which did not prevent him from finishing second.
Phil Thorne ate 80 feet of nettles at the World Nettle Eating Championships held at the Bottle Inn in Marshwood, England to set a record, breaking a 13 year old mark by 4 feet.
The Sun has an article about Molly Schuyler (requires registration). There is also a new video with footage of her recent Stellanator record after which she ate several more sandwiches) The Daily Star has an article that does not require registration.
Star.co.UK has an article about Adrian Morgan's plans to use Henderson's Relish, produced in Sheffield, England, in next month's World Oyster Eating Championship in New Orleans. The article incorrectly claims that "The Rabbit" has already qualified for the Nathan's finals.
A restaurant called "Man vs. Food" will open in London tomorrow. Customers will receive a free first round of drinks.
Time Out has a list of 10 London eating challenges that Alexi Duggins will attempt in upcoming weeks.
Nathan's finals reruns will be televised on the Extreme Sports Channel in the UK from April 21 to April 28. The French Extreme Sports Channel will televise the finals starting on May 12.
Wales Online reports that Sizzle & Grill, a Cardiff restaurant with numerous eating challenges, was cited with 18 food hygiene offences and received a food hygiene rating of 0 (it has been upgraded to 2). The owner, Paul Stevens, also admitted that he received £37,830 worth of illegal housing benefit and income support.
The Daily Star has an article about the "Man vs Food" menu at the Sizzle and Grill in Cardiff, Wales which contains 40 eating challenges. update The Daily Mail also has an article.
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