This page served as the temporary master schedule page for professional eater Randy Santel, so he could start advertising his travels around the Midwest USA attempting restaurant food challenges, filming videos to post on his YouTube and Facebook channels. He was still revamping his RandySantel.com website, but wanted to start making people aware of his schedule since lots of food challenge events had already been confirmed. The tour started on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska, and ended on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Norris City, Illinois. Randy is now posting videos from the tour on his YouTube and Facebook channels. The YouTube links will be added to this page as they continue posting chronologically 2 per week. Click on the video you want to watch and if the link is not available yet, the video will post soon and we hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for all your time and support watching videos!!

All dates are listed in USA standard form with the month first and day listed second (August 7th = 8/7). Times are based on the time zone the event is located in, and when the food will be brought out for filming to commence.

Sunday 4/25 – Omaha, Nebraska – Frank’s Pizzeria’s 30″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Katina Eats Kilos

Monday 4/26 – DAY OFF so Randy can show Katina Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium!!

Tuesday 4/27 – Tenderloin Sandwich Challenge at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, Iowa!!

Wednesday 4/28 – Ames, Iowa – Chocolaterie Stam’s Chocolate Bonbons and Italian Gelato Adventure

Thursday 4/29 – Des Moines, Iowa – Mullets Restaurant’s “Pigs In A Blanket” Pancake Challenge

Friday 4/30 – Des Moines, Iowa – Jethro’s BBQ Southside’s “Adam Emmenecker” Sandwich Challenge

Saturday 5/1 – Omaha, Nebraska – Austin’s Steaks & Saloon’s 7lb “Butcher Block” Steak Challenge

Sunday 5/2 – Omaha, Nebraska – Javi’s Tacos Lakeside Plaza – Javi’s “Favorites” Platter Challenge

Monday 5/3 – Council Bluffs, Iowa – The Buck Snort’s “Big Easy” Burger Challenge (Council Bluffs)

Tuesday 5/4 – Omaha, Nebraska – Angus Burgers & Shakes’ Nebraska Star Beef Burger Challenge

Wednesday 5/5 – Lincoln, Nebraska – The Warm Cookie’s Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Challenge

Thursday 5/6 – Omaha, Nebraska – Curry In A Hurry’s Maha Ultimate Indian Curry Food Challenge

Friday 5/7 – Estherville, Iowa – Bud’s Cafe’s 12-Egg “Belly Buster” Breakfast Omelette Challenge

Monday 5/10 – Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Urban Chislic’s 100oz Gorilla Dumpster Challenge

Tuesday 5/11 – Altoona, Iowa – Brick and Ivy Rooftop’s (8) Jumbo Chicago Dogs Challenge

Wednesday 5/12 – Marshalltown, Iowa – Legends American Grill’s Monster Burger Challenge

Thursday 5/13 – Kansas City (Waldo), Missouri – Strips Chicken’s “Big Piggy” Pork Challenge

Friday 5/14 – Liberty, Missouri – Macarena’s Mexican “Supreme Anaconda” Burrito Challenge

Saturday 5/15 – Warrensburg, Missouri – Tony’s Market & Italian Deli’s Super Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 5/16 – Westport, Kansas City, MO – Jerusalem Cafe’s Middle Eastern Food Challenge

Monday 5/17 – Overland Park, Kansas – Connie’s Cookies’ New Cookie Eating Challenge

Tuesday 5/18 – Westport, Kansas City, MO – Chick-In Waffle’s Chicken & Waffles Challenge

Wednesday 5/19 – Topeka, Kansas – Doughboyz Pizzeria’s Specialty Sheet Pizza Challenge

Thursday 5/20 – Wichita, Kansas – Pizza Ranch’s Ultimate Fried Chicken & Pizza Challenge

Friday 5/21 – Wichita, Kansas – Doo-Dah Diner’s New 7lb Breakfast Food Challenge

Saturday 5/22 – Wichita, Kansas – Norton’s Brewing Company’s New Food Challenge

Sunday 5/23 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Big Buns Bakery’s “Big Buns” Food Challenge

Monday 5/24 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Hacienda Tacos’ “900 Tacos” Food Challenge

Wednesday 5/26 – Jasper, Missouri – Judy’s Truck Stop and Cafe Triple Cheeseburger Challenge

Saturday 5/29 – Memphis, Tennessee – Kooky Canuck’s 25lb 4-Person Team Burger Challenge

Sunday 5/30 – Southaven, Mississippi – 10th Inning Bar’s “Show-Stopper” Burger Challenge

Monday 5/31 – Memphis, Tennessee – Wings On The Fly Food Truck’s Grizzly Food Challenge

Tuesday 6/1 – Burns, Tennessee – Otts BBQ’s New “Crucible” Barbecue Food Challenge

Wednesday 6/2 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Feaster’s On Teaster’s 5lb Indian Taco Challenge

Thursday 6/3 – Memphis, Tennessee – The Bagel’s New Brunch Challenge

Friday 6/4 – Louisville, Kentucky – Hog Father Pizza Shop’s “Don” Deep Dish Pizza Challenge

Saturday 6/5 – Shelbyville, Kentucky – Milano’s Italian “Godfather” Calzone Challenge

Sunday 6/6 – Jeffersontown, Kentucky – Chubby Ray’s “Fat Teddy” Burger Challenge

Monday 6/7 – Norris City, Illinois – Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant’s 20″ Pizza Challenge

RANDY’S FOOD CHALLENGE EVENT SCHEDULE IS NOW HOSTED ON HIS REVAMPED WEBSITE RANDYSANTEL.COM, AND WILL NO LONGER BE HOSTED BY FOODCHALLENGES.COM. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW PAGE!!

This page served as the master schedule page for professional eaters Randy Santel and Katina Eats Kilos during their February and March 2021 Florida Tour as they traveled all around the state of Florida attempting restaurant food challenges that got filmed for their social media channels (primarily YouTube and Facebook). It began on Monday, February 1, 2020 when they landed in Tampa, Florida, and ended on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It was their first big food challenge tour together, which went very well for both of them. The itinerary they followed is all down below, along with some of the results for the challenge videos not posted yet. The videos are being edited and uploaded per Randy’s 3 videos per week Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. The YouTube links will be added as the videos get posted, BIG thanks to editors “Magic” Mitch Dombrowski and Arthur Davis. The videos are being published to Facebook as well, and you can also keep up with Randy’s Instagram page for updates too. To watch Katina’s videos with all the giant restaurant food challenges she attempted during the tour, go to Katina’s YouTube Channel and also follow her via her Facebook Page and her Katina Eats Kilos Instagram. Thank you to everyone who followed along with their February and March 2021 Florida Tour, and thanks especially to everyone who responsibly came to an event or more. There were absolutely ZERO issues with Covid-19 and everyone remained completely safe while helping to promote all the small businesses they worked with!! Have you checked out Randy’s newly revamped website??

All dates are listed in USA standard form with the month first and day listed second (August 7th = 8/7). Times are based on the time zone the event is located in, and when the food will be brought out for filming to commence.

Monday 2/1 – TRAVEL DAY OFF – Randy and Katina landed in Tampa, FL to start their February Florida Tour!!

Tuesday 2/2 – Sarasota, Florida – Solorzano Bros’ 20″ “Gavone” Cheese Pizza Challenge (Webber St)

Wednesday 2/3 – Cape Coral, Florida – Amore Italian Bakery’s “Tour of Sicily” Sandwich Challenge

Thursday 2/4 – Dunedin, Florida – Madison Avenue Pizza’s 32″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Katina Eats Kilos

Friday 2/5 – Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton), Florida – Pacific Counter’s New “Big Wave” Food Challenge

Saturday 2/6 – Cape Coral, Florida – LaMotta’s 7+lb Italian “Soprano” Cold-Cut Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 2/7 – Tampa, Florida – Cookie Munchers’ 10 “Dream Big” Cookies w/ Milk Eating Challenge

Monday 2/8 – Cape Coral, Florida – Maria’s Pizzeria & Restaurant’s “Old World Italy” Food Challenge

Tuesday 2/9 – Sarasota, Florida – Burritos Mexican Grill’s 8-9lb Mongo Burrito Challenge

Wednesday 2/10 – Gulfport, Florida – Smokin’ J’s Real Texas Ultimate BBQ Sandwich Challenge

Thursday 2/11 – Anna Maria Island, Florida – Harry’s Grill’s New 6lb Platter Food Challenge

Friday 2/12 – Tampa, Florida – Burger Culture’s New 4lb “Monsta” Cheeseburger w/ Fries Challenge

Saturday 2/13 – Sebring, Florida – Sebring’s 12-Scoop “Super Sundae” Ice Cream Challenge

Saturday 2/13 – Fort Myers / Estero, Florida – Tacos & Tequila Cantina’s 6lb Grande Burrito Challenge

Sunday 2/14 – DAY OFF FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVERYONE!!

Monday 2/15 – Marathon, Florida – Porky’s Bayside Restaurant’s “Hog Wild” BBQ Ribs Challenge

Tuesday 2/16 – Miami, Florida – The Fish House’s Ultimate Crawfish Challenge w/ Nate Figgs

Wednesday 2/17 – Miami, Florida – Taqueria Viva Mexico’s Authentic Mexican Tacos Challenge

Thursday 2/18 – Miami, Florida – 305 Pizza’s (Wynwood) Pizza & Empanada Challenge

Friday 2/19 – West Palm Beach, Florida – Pizza Paradise’s Double Deep Dish Pizza Challenge

Saturday 2/20 – Miami, Florida – The Wagyu Bar’s Giant Tomahawk Steak w/ Sides Challenge

Sunday 2/21 – Miami, Florida – Talkin’ Tacos’ New “40 in 40” Birria King Tacos Challenge

Monday 2/22 – Miami, Florida – Mister Mango’s New Vegan Colombian Mango Salad Food Challenge

Tuesday 2/23 – Coral Springs, Florida – Tavolino Della Notte’s New Italian Food Challenge

Wednesday 2/24 – RANDY ONLY – Port St. Lucie, FL – Shooters Billiards’ New Food Challenge

Thursday 2/25 – DAY OFF TO RELAX AND ENJOY “UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE” THEME PARK

Friday 2/26 – Orlando, Florida – Oshio Japanese & Korean Restaurant’s 100oz Bulgogi BBQ Challenge

Saturday 2/27 – Titusville, Florida – Main St Philly’s Monster Cheesesteak Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 2/28 – Tavares, Florida – Eduardo’s Lokos Tacos’ 6lb Monster Burrito Challenge

Monday 3/1 – Spring Hill, FL – Richie Cheesesteak’s 4ft “Brotherly Love” Challenge w/ Katina Eats Kilos

Tuesday 3/2 – Arcadia, Florida – Taqueria Queretaro Food Truck’s Team 11lb “TQ Titan” Torta Challenge

Wednesday 3/3 – Vero Beach, Florida – Cafe 66’s New “Beast Feast” BBQ Food Challenge

Thursday 3/4 – Vero Beach, Florida – Green Marlin Restaurant’s New “Seafood Tower” Challenge

Friday 3/5 – Vero Beach, Florida – Crab Stop’s “King Triton” Ultimate Seafood Challenge

Saturday 3/6 – Vero Beach, Florida – CHIVE Family Style Restaurant’s New Ultimate Chive Taco Challenge

Sunday 3/7 – Satellite Beach, FL – Pappagallos Beachside’s 24″x16″ Monsta-Gallo Team Pizza Challenge

Monday 3/8 – Stuart (Port Salerno), Florida – Twisted Tuna’s New Team Seafood Challenge

Tuesday 3/9 – Orlando, Florida – Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel’s Kitchen Sink Challenge

Wednesday 3/10 – Winter Park, Florida – The Hangry Bison’s Haymaker Burger Challenge

Thursday 3/11 – St Cloud, Florida – Randy vs Mutt’s on 13th’s Burger Patty Record Challenge

Friday 3/12 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Doughssert’s (Food Truck) New DOUGH-M-G Food Challenge

Saturday 3/13 – Jacksonville, Florida – Carolina Jax’s “Mountain Man” 6×6 Cheeseburger Challenge

Sunday 3/14 – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – Trasca and Co Eatery’s New Panino Food Challenge

Monday 3/15 – Saint Augustine, Florida – Burger Buckets’ Kick The Bucket Burger Challenge

Tuesday 3/16 – Gainesville, Florida – Flaco’s Cuban Bakery’s New Cuban Food Challenge

Wednesday 3/17 – Crystal River, FL – Riviera Mexican Restaurant’s 6lb Burrito Challenge

Thursday 3/18 – Tallahassee, Florida – Great Plates’ New “Greatest Plate” Food Challenge

Friday 3/19 – Tallahassee, Florida – Dave’s Pizza Garage’s 26″ Monster Pizza Slice Challenge

Saturday 3/20 – Crawfordville, Florida – Donkeys Bar & Grill’s New “All American” Food Challenge

Sunday 3/21 – Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Blue Mountain Bakery’s New Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Challenge

Monday 3/22 – Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Helen Back Pizza’s New “Stanimal” Loaded Pizza Challenge

Tuesday 3/23 – Destin, Florida – La Famiglia Family Restaurant’s “Tour of Rome” Italian Food Challenge

Wednesday 3/24 – Pensacola, Florida – Sammy Barker’s “Burger Battle By The Bay” Burger Challenge

Thursday 3/25 – Port Orange, FL – Giuseppe’s 28″ Team Party Pizza Challenge w/ Katina Eats Kilos

Friday 3/26 – Cocoa Beach, Florida – Slow & Low BBQ’s “Joel’s” Crazy Pork Sandwich Challenge

Saturday 3/27 – Orlando, Florida – Pizza Xtreme’s 28″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Katina Eats Kilos

Sunday 3/28 – Holmes Beach (AMI), Florida – The Ugly Grouper’s Seafood Challenge w/ 2lb Fish Taco

Monday 3/29 – Brooksville, FL – Double Deluxe ButterBurger Challenge w/ Katina at Culvers of Brooksville

Tuesday 3/30 – Cape Coral, Florida – Paradise Deli & Grill’s New “North vs South” Sandwiches Challenge

Wednesday 3/31 – DAY OFF FOR TRAVELING AND GETTING READY TO HEAD BACK HOME!!

Thursday 4/1 – Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Rockin Tacos’ (Boardwalk) New Rockin Taco Challenge

Thank you for checking out Randy & Katina’s February 2021 Florida Tour Schedule!!

This page served as the master schedule page for professional eater Randy Santel’s 2020 Southeast USA Tour food challenge travels. It began on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and ended on Friday, October 30, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. It was my first big trip with both Pegasus (my new cargo van I got in March) and Stacey (my Stages SC3 spin bike), which made exercise and all my traveling very simple and convenient. The itinerary I followed is all down below, and the challenge results are listed underneath the events in which the video hasn’t posted yet. The videos are being edited and uploaded per our 3 videos per week Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. The YouTube links will be added as the videos get posted, thanks to editors “Magic” Mitch Dombrowski and Arthur Davis. The videos are being published to Facebook as well, and you can also keep up with Randy’s Instagram page for updates too. Thank you to everyone who followed along with my 2020 Southeast USA Tour, and thanks especially to everyone who responsibly came to an event or more. We had absolutely ZERO issues with Covid-19 and everyone remained completely safe while helping to promote all the small businesses we worked with!!

HUGE thanks to my Further U Team for all their time and work putting this schedule below together!! Thanks also to all the restaurants we worked with and to all the amazing people who were involved during this tour!!

Randy Santel’s 2020 Southeast USA Schedule!!

All dates are listed in USA standard form with the month first and day listed second (August 7th = 8/7). Times are based on the time zone the event is located in, and when the food will be brought out for filming to commence.

Monday 8/3 – Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Hamlet’s “Santel Slammer” Ham & Cheese Sandwich Challenge

Tuesday 8/4 – Tulsa, Oklahoma – Andolini’s (Cherry Street) “Randy Santel” Tulsa Pizza Challenge

Wednesday 8/5 – Edmond, OK – The Original Lemonade House Grille‘s Lollapalooza Food Challenge

Thursday 8/6 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Panda Grill’s “Baby Max” Burger Challenge

Friday 8/7 – Muskogee, OK – Club Lunch’s “Chicken Fry” Chicken Fried Steak Challenge

Saturday 8/8 – North Little Rock, Arkansas – Lakewood Fish & Seafood Overload Challenge

Sunday 8/9 – Fort Smith, Arkansas – Ed Walker’s Drive-In 5lb Burger Challenge

Monday 8/10 – Dardanelle, Arkansas – Bocadillos’ 7lb “Cheat Meal” Burrito Challenge

Tuesday 8/11 – Russellville, Arkansas – The Brangus Steakhouse 4lb Steak Challenge

Wednesday 8/12 – Cordova, TN – New Wing Order Food Truck’s Challenge at Meddlesome Brewing Company.

Thursday 8/13 – Collierville, Tennessee – Bella’s Pizzeria 28″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Brett Healey

Friday 8/14 – Dover, Tennessee – The Redneck Pig’s Randy Santel 6 Double Cheeseburgers Challenge

Saturday 8/15 – Loretto, Tennessee – Lo-Town Brew’s Brunch Punch Cinnamon Roll Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 8/16 – Hernando, Mississippi – Uncle Bubba’s New 7lb Big BBQ Smokehouse Food Challenge

Monday 8/17 – Hernando, Mississippi – Velvet Cream – The Dip’s New Gallon of Ice Cream Challenge

Tuesday 8/18 – Nashville, TN – Legendairy Milkshake Bar’s New (8) Legendairy Milkshakes Challenge

Wednesday 8/19 – Tullahoma, TN – Daddy Billy’s “Big Daddy” Pizza Burger Challenge w/ Street Tacos

Thursday 8/20 – Nashville, Tennessee – Chatime’s New “Randy Santel” Asian Food Challenge

Friday 8/21 – Nashville, TN – Juicy Seafood Nolensville Pike’s “Randy Santel” Seafood Challenge

Saturday 8/22 – Knoxville, Tennessee – Union Place Bar & Grill’s Super Stacker Homewrecker Challenge

Sunday 8/23 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Dick’s Last Resort’s Big 48oz T-Bone Steak Challenge

Monday 8/24 – Knoxville, TN – Rematch vs It’s All So Yummy Cafe’s Ice Cream Sundae Challenge

Tuesday 8/25 – Oak Ridge, Tennessee – The Other One Diner’s “Fatman” Burger Record Challenge

Wednesday 8/26 – Tompkinsville, Kentucky – The Eatin’ Table’s “Mike’s” Breakfast Challenge

Thursday 8/27 – Chattanooga, Tennessee – Two Ten Jack’s New Japanese Food Challenge

Friday 8/28 – Bristol, Tennessee – The Blue Circle Burger Sliders Record Challenge

Saturday 8/29 – Salisbury, North Carolina – Go Burrito’s Monster Burrito Longboard Challenge

Sunday 8/30 – Boone, North Carolina – Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant’s Food Challenge

Monday 8/31 – Stanley, NC – Morgan’s Dairy Bar’s 25-Scoop “Cow Pile” Ice Cream Sundae Challenge

Tuesday 9/1 – Thursday 9/10 = Randy was OFF taking a short recovery break in Spokane, Washington!!

Friday 9/11 – Gastonia, North Carolina – Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar’s New “Fat Daddy” Burger Challenge

Saturday 9/12 – Boone, North Carolina – Appalachia Cookie Company’s Impossible 6lb Cookie Challenge

Sunday 9/13 – Jacksonville, North Carolina – The Milk Road’s New “Impossible Waffle” Challenge

Monday 9/14 – Wilmington, NC – Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s Meggah Greggah Lobster Roll Challenge

Tuesday 9/15 – Cary (Raleigh), North Carolina – V Pizza’s “Comeback Story” Pizza Challenge

Wednesday 9/16 – Raleigh, North Carolina – Backyard Bistro’s “Backyard” Burger Challenge

Thursday 9/17 – Indian Trail, North Carolina – Cinnaholic’s New “Monster Stack” Food Challenge

Friday 9/18 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – DiCarlos Pizza’s “Slay the Tray” Pizza Challenge

Saturday 9/19 – Conway, SC – Crooked Oak Tavern’s Dirty Myrtle 64oz Rib-eye Steak Challenge

Sunday 9/20 – Summerville, South Carolina – Lola’s Lumpia Food Truck’s New Food Challenge

Monday 9/21 – DAY OFF TO EAT HEALTHY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 🙂

Tuesday 9/22 – Hendersonville, North Carolina – The Baker’s Box New Deli Sandwich Challenge

Wednesday 9/23 – Atlanta, Georgia (Midtown) – Pita Mediterranean Street Food’s Challenge

Thursday 9/24 – Charleston, South Carolina – Famulari’s (Brewing Co.) Pizzeria’s Pizza Challenge

Friday 9/25 – Charleston, South Carolina – Bay Street Biergarten’s Oktoberfest Bratwurst Challenge

Saturday 9/26 – Greenville, S. Carolina – Bacon Bros Public House’s “Meat Sweats” BBQ Challenge

Sunday 9/27 – Alpharetta, Georgia – CT Cantina & Taqueria’s 50 Mexican Street Tacos Challenge

Monday 9/28 – Austell, Georgia – The Juicy Crab’s New Cajun Seafood Boil Challenge

Tuesday 9/29 – Atlanta, Georgia – Let’s Taco ‘Bout It’s 3-Person Team Mexican Fusion Challenge

Wednesday 9/30 – Atlanta, Georgia – Budi’s Sushi’s Giant Pyramid Sushi Challenge w/ Raina & Joel

Thursday 10/1 – Sugar Hill, Georgia – Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream Pub’s Shepherd’s Pie Challenge

Friday 10/2 – Locust Grove, Georgia – Rock N Roll Sushi’s 6.5lb Godzilla Sushi Roll Challenge

Saturday 10/3 – Marietta, Georgia – Crumbl Cookies’ New Crumbl Cookies & Ice Cream Challenge

Sunday 10/4 – Richmond Hill, Georgia – Papa’s Pizza To Go’s New “Pizza Pride” Food Challenge

Monday 10/5 – Thursday 10/8 = Randy is OFF taking a short recovery break in Spokane, Washington!!

Friday 10/9 – Columbus (Whittlesey), Georgia – Pita Mediterranean Street Food’s Gyrito Challenge

Saturday 10/10 – Athens, Georgia – Brett’s Casual American “Beast” Burger Challenge

Sunday 10/11 – Holly Springs, Mississippi – Marshall Steakhouse’s 72oz Steak Challenge

Monday 10/12 – Childersburg, Alabama – The Italian Cafe’s 2ft-Long Stromboli Challenge

Tuesday 10/13 – Tuscaloosa (Midtown Village), Alabama – Frutta Bowls’ “Powerhouse” Challenge

Wednesday 10/14 – Florence, Alabama – Cheesy Bob’s New “Meltdown” Grilled Cheese Challenge

Thursday 10/15 – Gulf Shores, Alabama – Wacked Out Weiner’s Wackinator Hot Dog Challenge

Friday 10/16 – Foley, Alabama – Yabba’s Wacky Snack Shack’s New Snack Food Challenge

Saturday 10/17 – Ocean Springs, Mississippi – The Scratch Kitchen Food Truck’s Challenge

Sunday 10/18 – Denham Springs, Louisiana – Locals Bar & Kitchen’s “Lunatic” Burger Challenge

Monday 10/19 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Anthony’s Italian Deli’s Muffoletta Sandwich Challenge

Tuesday 10/20 – Thibodaux, Louisiana – La Palma Mexican Restaurant’s 5lb Burrito Challenge

Wednesday 10/21 – Covington, Louisiana – Pyre Provisions’ Smokehouse Pitmaster BBQ Challenge

Thursday 10/22 – Metairie, Louisiana – Banh Mi Boys’ Vietnamese “Big Boy” Sandwich Challenge

Friday 10/23 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Fiery Crab’s Louisiana Seafood House Platter Challenge

Saturday 10/24 – Pearland, Texas – Russo’s New York Pizzeria’s XL 28″ Party Pizza & Beer Challenge

Sunday 10/25 – Houston, Texas – Krazy Katsu & Udon’s (Westheimer) King Katsu Challenge

Monday 10/26 – Athens, Texas – Athens Burger Bar’s “Home of the Hamburger” Challenge

Tuesday 10/27 – Denton, Texas – Patriot Sandwich Company’s Fleet Admiral’s Challenge

Wednesday 10/28 – Arlington, Texas – Buffalo Wings & Rings’ Atomic Wings & Rings Challenge

Thursday 10/29 – Longview, Texas – Buffalo Bell’s New Seafood & Wings Food Challenge

Friday 10/30 – Texarkana, Texas – Taco Tico’s New “It’s All About The Taste” Food Challenge

Thank you for checking out Randy Santel’s 2020 Southeast USA Tour Master Schedule!!

The purpose of this article is to update everyone on how I train and prepare now in 2020 for food challenges after taking a long break to diet and lose weight. As most of you know, I took the first three months of this year off from attempting food challenges to diet and lose some of the weight I gained during my very busy 2019 eating challenge tours. Along the way, many people reached out and asked me what I do after taking long breaks from eating big meals to get my stomach capacity increased back up so that my body is ready to attempt big food challenges again. Back in 2016, “Magic Mitch” Dombrowski and I put together a competition training tutorial video that explained what I did back then to train and get ready during the 24 hours before a giant food challenge or eating contest. If you haven’t watched it before, be sure to check this video out first:

Back then I trained by eating A LOT of healthy fruits and vegetables, which I mentioned in some of the original articles written back when this website was established. Nowadays, I have a little more fun and my method is simpler, letting “sandwich artists” do the food prep for me instead. We just published a video about my updated 2-day training methods that I use to get back in “eating shape.” On day #1, I go to Subway and order 4 footlong sandwiches, each loaded with healthy vegetables and either buffalo sauce or yellow mustard. I bring them home to my kitchen and try to eat them as fast as possible, while also trying to drink 1 gallon of water as well. Then on day #2, I do the exact same thing, but try to beat day #1’s time by a significant margin. I’ve always followed the Expanding Your Stomach Using Food AND Water method of capacity training, again documented in this video:

Both videos have subtitles added, so be sure to use those if needed while watching!! Hopefully the two videos have been informational for you, and please remember that they both focus on what I do to prepare myself, based on my capabilities and preferences. You are welcome to try using a similar method, but please be safe and modify your training if needed to account for your current physical capabilities. An important thing to note is that earlier in my career, I trained for a lot of my food challenge weeks and weekends individually, since I didn’t always go on the long tours that I go on now. These days, I rarely ever do food challenges just a few at a time. After taking a long break, I use the 2-day preparation process, and then I’m ready to start trying food challenges again. I don’t need to train again because I am doing new food challenges almost everyday during my trips, and each challenge keeps my body ready for the next day’s event. During my tours, the focus is more on digestion and recovery, so I can be “empty” and ready for each “next” event along my tour route. If you have a specific question not answered in either video or any of the original Stomach Capacity Training articles, please contact me and I’ll do my best to help you!! Always be sure to win before you begin!! Train, Strategize, and Dominate!!

This page served as the master schedule page for professional eater Randy Santel’s 4th Quarter 2019 food challenge travels. He finished out the year very strong as he and his team pushed with a goal of surpassing 1 million YouTube subscribers and 1 million Facebook followers prior to 11:59pm CST on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. They didn’t quite make either goal, but came very close!! Randy attempted food challenges all over the United States, and he also traveled with his sister Shelley to Seoul (South Korea), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Taipei (Taiwan). The itinerary he followed is all down below and most of his challenge results are listed underneath the challenges. The videos from the tour are all being edited and uploaded now, and the YouTube links will be added as the videos get posted, 2 per week by Arthur Davis and “Magic” Mitch Dombrowski. Thanks for watching our videos and all your continued support, and BIG thanks to everyone who came to one or more of the events during my 4th quarter 2019 travels!! The videos are also being posted to my Facebook page, and thanks to everyone watching via Facebook as well!!

Randy Santel’s 4th Quarter 2019 Master Schedule!!

All dates are listed in USA standard form with the month first and day listed second (October 8th = 10/8).

Thursday 10/3 – Mount Pleasant, SC – Pitt Street Pharmacy’s Grilled Cheese Record Challenge

Friday 10/4 – Richmond Hill, Georgia – Fia Rua Irish Pub’s “Big Game” Burger Challenge

Saturday 10/5 – Barnwell, South Carolina – Delia’s Restaurant’s Surf ‘N Turf Challenge

Sunday 10/6 – Destin, Florida – Hooters of Destin – Wing Eating Exhibition/Contest

Monday 10/7 – Albany, Georgia – The Rocket’s “Big Moon” Bacon Cheeseburger Challenge

Tuesday 10/8 – Atlanta, Georgia – So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant’s Giant Pho King Challenge

Saturday 10/12 – Seoul, South Korea – Giant Korean Pork Donkatsu Challenge at 온정돈까스

Sunday 10/13 – Seoul, South Korea – 20 Minute Korean Ramen Challenge at 라멘 81번옥

Monday 10/14 – Hanoi, Vietnam – New York Sports Bar – Vietnamese Pho & Spring Rolls Challenge

Tuesday 10/15 – Hanoi, Vietnam – Chops Burger Bistro’s Triple “Juicy Lucy” Burger Challenge

Tuesday 10/15 – Hanoi, Vietnam – New York Sports Bar – The “12 in 20” Vietnamese Banh Bao Challenge

Wednesday 10/16 – Taipei, Taiwan – Team 6kg Beef Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot Challenge w/ Raina Huang

Thursday 10/17 – Taipei, Taiwan – 95oz Steak Challenge at “Thickly Cut Steak” (English translation)

Friday 10/18 – Taipei, Taiwan – 3kg Pork Donburi Challenge at Don Show Buri w/ Raina & Zermatt Neo

Saturday 10/19 – Taipei, Taiwan – ~5lb Curry Rice Challenge at Mikami Curry w/ 3 Competitive Eaters

Tuesday 10/22 – Youngstown, Ohio – Chad Anthony’s Delicious “Everything But” Pizza Challenge

Wednesday 10/23 – Pittsburgh, PA (Strip District) – Primanti Brothers’ Classic Sandwich Challenge

Thursday 10/24 – Pottsville, Pennsylvania – Wheel Restaurant’s “Skook” Grilled Cheese Challenge

Tuesday 10/29 – Exton, Pennsylvania – Burger Challenge at Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries

Wednesday 10/30 – State College, PA – Rey Azteca’s “Super Grande Especial” Mexican Food Challenge

Thursday 10/31 – New Orleans (Gretna), Louisiana – Big EZ Seafood’s Cajun Seafood Platter Challenge

Friday 11/1 – New Orleans, LA – Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ’s “Ugliest Platter” Barbecue Challenge

Saturday 11/2 – New Orleans, Louisiana – Tommy G’s Coal Fired Pizza’s Italian Food Challenge

Sunday 11/3 – New Orleans, Louisiana – Barcadia’s “Bonus” Burger Challenge (w/ fries & 2 beers)

Saturday 11/9 – Linden, Tennessee – Village Pizza’s 11lb “Village Elder” Pizza w/ Brandon Clark

Sunday 11/10 – Nashville, Tennessee – HoneyFire Barbeque’s “Cledis” Food Challenge

Monday 11/11 – Arlington, Tennessee – Rizzi’s 28″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Brandon Clark

Tuesday 11/12 – Millington, Tennessee – Milano’s 28″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Brandon Clark

Friday 11/15 – Mitchell, South Dakota – Rebel Rooster’s “Triple Threat” Sandwich Challenge

Saturday 11/16 – Freeman, South Dakota – Doc’s Bar’s 100oz Steak Challenge w/ 1lb Fries

Sunday 11/17 – Alton, Iowa – Sfumato Pizzeria’s “6 Pie” Pizza Challenge (Brand New)

Monday 11/18 – Sioux Falls, South Dakota – The Keg Chicken’s “Yard Bird” Challenge

Friday 11/22 – Salem, Missouri – Slabs Grill’s Delicious “Papa Slab” Burger Challenge

Saturday 11/23 – Palmyra, Missouri – The Rebel Pig’s Ultimate Horseshoe Explosion Challenge

Sunday 11/24 – O’Fallon, Missouri – Brewskeez Smokehouse’s Champion Wing King Challenge

Monday 12/2 – Brookhaven (Atlanta), Georgia – Lucky’s giant “Grim Reaper” Burger Challenge

Tuesday 12/3 – Oviedo, Florida (Orlando) – Cafe Panuzzo’s 5lb Monster Calzone Challenge

Wednesday 12/4 – Miami, Florida – Johnny Rockets’ 8lb Jumbo Rocket Burgers Challenge

Thursday 12/5 – Jacksonville Beach, Florida – The Mini Bar’s New Mini Donuts Record Challenge

Friday 12/6 – Largo, Florida – Kogi Grill’s New “Randy Santel” Triple Meat Kogi Bowl Challenge

Saturday 12/7 – St. Petersburg, Florida – Village Inn’s Pancakes and Stuffed French Toast Challenge

Sunday 12/8 – Tampa, Florida – Aguila Sandwich Shop’s 6ft Long Biggest Cuban Sandwich Challenge

Monday 12/9 – Tampa, Florida – Revolution Ice Cream Co’s 24-Scoop “Anarchy” Sundae Challenge

Thursday 12/12 – Toledo, Ohio (Downtown) – Balance Grille’s new “Bang Bang” Challenge

Friday 12/13 – Galion, Ohio – Granny’s Kitchen’s new Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Challenge

Saturday 12/14 – Middleburg Heights, Ohio – The Brick Oven’s “Italian Deep Dive” Challenge

Sunday 12/15 – Downtown Cleveland, Ohio – Wild Eagle Saloon’s Hog-A-Sutra Burger Challenge

Monday 12/16 – Louisville, Kentucky – W. W. Cousins’ “Maximum Capacity” Burger Challenge

Tuesday 12/17 – Eau Claire, Wisconsin – Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor’s “Milk Pail” Sundae Challenge

Wednesday 12/18 – Mahtomedi, Minnesota – QC Pizza’s New “Big Dill” Quad City Pizza Challenge

Thursday 12/19 – Rosemount, Minnesota – Tops Tavern’s 45″ Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Challenge

Friday 12/20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Nicollet Diner’s Barbarian Pancake Breakfast Challenge

Sunday 12/22 – Hastings, Minnesota – Lock and Dam Eatery’s 5-6lb Mega Burrito Challenge

Thank you for checking out Randy Santel’s 4th Quarter 2019 Master Schedule!!

This page served as the master schedule page for professional eater Randy Santel’s summer 2019 food challenge travels. Randy graduated with his 2nd Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri State University in Nutrition & Dietetics on May 17, 2019, and then he went on tour from June 5th through the end of August, attempting food challenges all around the United States, British Columbia (Canada), and Ukraine. The itinerary he followed is all down below and most of his challenge results are listed underneath the challenges. The videos from the tour are all being edited and uploaded now, and the YouTube links will be added as the videos get posted, 2 per week by Arthur Davis and “Magic” Mitch Dombrowski. Thanks for watching our videos and all your continued support, and BIG thanks to everyone who came to one or more of the events during my 2019 summer travels!! The videos are also being posted to my Facebook page in addition to YouTube, and thanks to everyone watching via Facebook as well!!

Randy Santel’s Summer 2019 Master Schedule!!

All dates are listed in USA standard form with the month first and day listed second (June 8th = 6/8).

Wednesday 6/5 – Milton, WA – The Mill Restaurant’s Filthy Mill Monster Burger Challenge

Thursday 6/6 – Bellingham, Washington – AB Crepes – 26 Crepe Team Eating Challenge

Friday 6/7 – Seattle, WA – The Crab Pot – Supersized Royal Feast Crab Legs & Seafood Challenge

Saturday 6/8 – Portland, Oregon – Sayler’s Old Country 72oz Steak Challenge

Sunday 6/9 – Seattle, WA – Sam’s Tavern (South Lake Union location) – Burger Challenge

Monday 6/10 – Homer, Alaska – Boss Hogz Restaurant’s “Big Boss” Burger Challenge

Tuesday 6/11 – Soldotna, Alaska – Firehouse BBQ – Burger and Sides Challenge

Wednesday 6/12 – Talkeetna, Alaska – West Rib Pub & Grill – Burger Challenge

Thursday 6/13 – Anchorage, Alaska – Kriner’s Burgers & Pies’ Burger Challenge

Friday 6/14 – Anchorage, Alaska – Flattop Pizza + Pool Solo Pizza Challenge

Saturday 6/15 – Anchorage, Alaska – Humpy’s Great Alaskan “Kodiak Arrest” Challenge

Sunday 6/16 – Waverly, Indiana – The Knuckle Sandwich’s “57 Chevy” Burger Challenge

Monday 6/17 – Zionsville, Indiana – Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream – Burger Record Challenge

Tuesday 6/18 – Carmel, Indiana – Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya’s Ramen Challenge

Wednesday 6/19 – Lafayette, Indiana – DT Kirby’s Street Food Challenge

Thursday 6/20 – Indianapolis, Indiana – Kilroy’s (Broad Ripple Ave) – Breadsticks Exhibition Event

Friday 6/21 – Quincy, Illinois – Red Light Bar & Grill’s Mississippi Monster Burger Challenge

Saturday 6/22 – Surrey, British Columbia – Baselines Pub’s (166 St) Ultimate Burger Challenge

Sunday 6/23 – Kamloops, BC – Reubin’s Diner’s 7lb “Reubinator” Sandwich Challenge

Monday 6/24 – Richmond (location), BC – Ramen Taka Notsume’s Ramen Challenge

Monday 6/24 – Vancouver, BC – The Holy Crab’s “Monster Roll” Team Sandwich Challenge

Tuesday 6/25 – Vancouver, BC – Lucy’s Eastside Diner’s “Uncle Grant’s” Burger Challenge

Wednesday 6/26 – Nanaimo, British Columbia – Mrs Riches’ K2 Mountain Burger Challenge

Sunday 6/30 – Whittier, California – Big D’s Big N’ Tasty Burger Challenge

Monday 7/1 – Corona, California – The Hot Dog Shoppe’s Homewrecker Big Dog Challenge

Tuesday 7/2 – Gardena, California – Oh My Burger’s OMB Burger Challenge

Wednesday 7/3 – San Diego, California – El Paisa Mexican Grill’s 25 Taco Challenge

Thursday 7/4 – Pasadena, CA – Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ’s Mega Sukiyaki Bibimbap Challenge

Friday 7/5 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Taqueros’ “Chupacabra” 6lb Enchilada Challenge

Saturday 7/6 – Costa Mesa, California – The Broken Yolk Cafe’s 12-Egg Omelette Challenge

Thursday 7/11 – Washington, New Jersey – Cafe 57’s “Cheesy Beast” Burger Sandwich Challenge

Friday 7/12 – Hanover, Pennsylvania – 3 Hogs BBQ’s Fattest Hog Sandwich Challenge

Saturday 7/13 – Edison, New Jersey – Elixir Bar & Grill’s 6lb Burrito Challenge

Sunday 7/14 – West Chester, Pennsylvania – America’s Pie’s “Voyage” Sandwich Challenge

Monday 7/15 – Cherry Hill, New Jersey – The Kibitz Room Deli Sandwich Challenge w/ Sides

Thursday 7/25 – Tuscumbia, Alabama – Rattlesnake Saloon’s Gigantor Cheeseburger Challenge

Friday 7/26 – Crestview, Florida – Hub City Smokehouse`s Hat Trick BBQ Sandwich Challenge

Saturday 7/27 – Mobile, Alabama – Saucy Q Bar B Que’s “Big Pig” Pulled Pork Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 7/28 – Pensacola, Florida – Burger Factory’s “Randy Santel” 6-Patty Fat Daddy Burger Challenge

Monday 7/29 – Parrish, Florida – Ferraro’s Italian Grille LoGrande Team Pizza Challenge

Tuesday 7/30 – Kissimmee, Florida – Cheers Sports Bar’s “Chow Down” Team Food Challenge

Wednesday 7/31 – Daytona Beach, FL – Crabby Joe’s Surf N Turf Burger (and Seafood) Challenge

Thursday 8/1 – Pearl, Mississippi – Alumni House’s Cheesy Beef Burrito Challenge (Rematch)

Friday 8/2 – Elk City, Oklahoma – Big Splash Burgers’ “Big Kahuna” Burger Challenge

Saturday 8/3 – Ponca City, Oklahoma – Lakeside Grill’s French Fry Monster Burger Challenge

Sunday 8/4 – Oklahoma City, OK – Ted’s Cafe Escondido – Grande Jefe Burrito Challenge

Wednesday 8/7 – Chicago, Illinois – Jojo’s Milk Bar’s “Sweet Sixteen” Food Challenge

Thursday 8/8 – Batavia, Illinois – Riverside Pizza & Pub’s Delicious Pizza Challenge

Friday 8/9 – Franklin, Wisconsin – Mulligans’ 8lb Irish Shepherd’s Pie Eating Challenge

Saturday 8/10 – Plymouth, Wisconsin – Lakehouse Bar’s “Get Tatered” Tater Tot Challenge

Sunday 8/11 – South Bend, Indiana – Taphouse On The Edge’s Monster Patty Melt Challenge

Tuesday 8/13 – Bowling Green, Ohio – BG Burgers’ 5-Patty Monster Burger Challenge

Wednesday 8/14 – Kelleys Island, Ohio – Peeper’s “Whole Damn Grill” BBQ Challenge

Thursday 8/15 – Cheektowaga, New York – Chick-N-Pizza’s Magnum 29″ Pizza Challenge

Friday 8/16 – Rochester, New York – Mr. Theo’s Restaurant’s New 7lb Messy Plate Challenge

Saturday 8/17 – Rotterdam, New York – Wagon Train BBQ’s Graveyard Burger Challenge

Sunday 8/18 – Syracuse, New York – Mother’s Cupboard Diner’s 6lb Frittata Breakfast Challenge

Friday 8/23 – Chernihiv, Ukraine – Buddka Bar’s 30 Ukrainian Chebureki (fried turnovers) Challenge

Thank you for checking out Randy Santel’s Summer 2019 Master Schedule!!

This article featured the entire schedule for Randy Santel and Mitch Dombrowski’s Southeast USA Winter Tour they followed throughout their trip so that everyone could follow along and know when, where, and what time all their food challenges were. Results got posted after the challenges took place too. From Wednesday, December 26, 2018 through Saturday, January 12, 2019, Randy Santel and “Magic Mitch” Dombrowski traveled around the southeastern quarter of the United States, spanning from Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana all the way to South and North Carolina. The 8-state tour included Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, northern Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Randy did his best to keep everyone updated via his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter channels as well. Randy is adding YouTube links to this page as the videos continue posting. If a video hasn’t posted yet, it will soon, following in order at a rate of 2 videos per week. This page also hosted the schedule Randy followed during his 8-day trip with his sister Shelley Santel to Hawaii (Oahu & Maui) from Sunday December 16, 2018 to December 23, 2018.

Randy & Mitch’s Southeast USA Winter Tour + Hawaii Schedule!!

Sunday 12/16 – Honolulu, Hawaii – Cheeseburger Restaurant’s Burger Challenge (Waikiki)

Monday 12/17 – Waikiki Beach, Hawaii – Mac 24/7’s Mac Daddy Pancake Challenge

Tuesday 12/18 – Kapolei, Oahu – Just Tacos’ 5lb El Diablo Burrito Challenge

Tuesday 12/18 – Honolulu, Hawaii – Honolulu Burger’s King Kamehameha Challenge (Beretania)

Wednesday 12/19 – Honolulu, Hawaii – Moose’s 12-Egg Omelette Challenge (Waikiki)

Thursday 12/20 – Kahului, Maui – Tante’s Island Cuisine’s Loco Moco Challenge

Friday 12/21 – Lahaina, Maui – Cool Cat Cafe’s 808 Burger Challenge

Wednesday 12/26 – Jackson, Tennessee – KC Finn’s undefeated “Big Ass” Burger Challenge

Thursday 12/27 – Selmer, Tennessee – Los Aztecas’ “El Compadre” Burrito Challenge

Thursday 12/27 – Memphis, TN (downtown) – Team Burger Challenge w/ Mitch at Kooky Canuck

Friday 12/28 – Hernando, MS – Velvet Cream’s “Big Dipper” Milkshake Challenge

Friday 12/28 – Pearl, MS – Alumni House Sports Bar’s (Speed) Burrito Challenge

Saturday 12/29 – Shreveport, Louisiana – The Fully Stacked Burger Patty Record Challenge

Sunday 12/30 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – TJ Ribs BBQ’s Legend Platter Challenge (Acadian)

Monday 12/31 – Huntsville, Alabama – El Olmeca’s Burrito Macho XXL Challenge

Tuesday 1/1 – Glencoe, Alabama – Tre Ragazzi’s Colossal Calzone Challenge (Glencoe)

Wednesday 1/2 – Dalton, Georgia – Love Empanadas’ “Whole Lotta Love” Challenge

Thursday 1/3 – Alpharetta, Georgia – The “Are You Scream’N Nuts?” Dessert Challenge

Friday 1/4 – Atlanta, Georgia – The Nook’s Macho Totcho Challenge

Saturday 1/5 – Atlanta, Georgia – Bone Lick BBQ’s Fat Ass Muff Sandwich Challenge

Sunday 1/6 – Columbus, Georgia – The Cannon Brew Pub’s Burger Challenge

Sunday 1/6 – Crawfordville, Florida – Myra Jean’s Behemoth Cheeseburger Challenge

Monday 1/7 – St. Augustine, Florida – Old City Sub’s “Beast” Sandwich Challenge

Tuesday 1/8 – Edgewater, Florida – Alberto’s 28″ Team Pizza Challenge w/ Wayne Algenio

Tuesday 1/8 – Ormond Beach, Florida – Gotham City Pizza’s Stromboli Challenge

Wednesday 1/9 – Metter, Georgia – Papa Buck’s Pigzilla Sandwich Challenge

Wednesday 1/9 – Charleston, SC – Big Billy’s Belt Buster Burger Challenge

Thursday 1/10 – Florence, SC – 1720 Burger Bar’s Cobra Commander Challenge

Thursday 1/10 – Calabash, NC – Calabash Creamery’s Kitchen Sink Sundae Challenge

Friday 1/11 – Wilmington, NC – The 7lb El Papi Grande Burrito Challenge (341 S College Rd)

Saturday 1/12 – Fayetteville, NC – The 30″ Brooklynator Team Pizza Challenge (Ramsey)

Thank you for checking out Randy & Mitch’s Southeast USA Winter Tour + Hawaii Schedule!!

The definition of a food challenge is where you receive a specific prize for the completion of a specific meal or quantity of food (food and/or drink), while following the specific rules and regulations of the restaurant or food vendor that is offering the food challenge. Most commonly known around the world, a food challenge is what you were watching if you have ever seen an old episode of the TV show Man v Food starring Adam Richman. There are 28 different types of food challenges available that people are able to attempt but the most common types are burger, steak, burrito, pizza, taco, sandwich, chicken wing, team, soup, and hot dog challenges.

Another very common common type of food challenge is a spicy challenge which typically focuses more on heat rather than quantity. Most spicy food challenges involve finishing a particular menu item that is prepared using the Bhut Jolokia Chili (Ghost Pepper) which is over 100 times hotter than a raw jalapeno. In today’s constantly evolving world though, new peppers are being developed that are even spicier than the Ghost Pepper. The most common peppers to watch out for are the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper and the Carolina Reaper Pepper. Some restaurants even use pure capsaicin extract which is extremely spicy because capsaicin is the main active component of chili peppers that determines the spiciness level. Serious spicy challenges should not be taken lightly, and they can be very dangerous if you are not careful. The food burns going in, and also going out 🙂

Typically, there is a certain amount of time allowed for you to finish the meal which is set by the particular food vendor. If you successfully complete the meal within the time limit and also follow all of the “house rules”, then you win and get a prize. Smaller food challenges may award you with a special shirt or hat, a certificate of completion, and/or the restaurant may even put your name or picture up on their Wall Of Fame. Most larger food challenges award you by giving you the entire meal for free or at a very significant discount, and some even offer additional prizes such as a gift certificate to the restaurant or even cash money. The prize is also set by the particular vendor hosting the challenge. Challenges offering big prizes typically attract more attempts.

A food challenge is typically offered as a menu item that is available every day of the week during normal business hours. It is advised that you always notify the restaurant a few days beforehand to make sure that the restaurant is prepared for you since many challenges involve the use of custom made buns, specially cut pieces of meat, or other items that are only needed for the particular food challenge that are not always readily available. Other restaurants may only offer the challenge one night per week as a fun weekly event. The most common weekly food challenge is for a restaurant to offer a taco challenge on “Taco Tuesdays”. A challenge must be available at least one time per week in order to be considered a food challenge. If not, the event is then considered a contest and usually involves many people. For the definition of an eating contest, click here.

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An eating contest is where 2 or more individuals/teams compete to see who can eat/drink the largest quantity of a particular food in a particular amount of time. The most famous example of an eating contest is the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest held every July 4th for Independence Day in the United States. For that event, some of the best competitive eaters from all over the United States get together to see how many hot dogs and buns they can each inhale in just 10 minutes. Eating contests can be held at local restaurants or bars, and often times they are held at festivals, fairs, and other events or gatherings. They can be very fun to both compete in and watch. Eating contests are typically held one time per year (especially ones held at fairs and festivals), but some restaurants around the world even host eating contests up to once per month. Any eating event available once per week or more is typically not considered an eating contest. It is then labeled as an eating challenge. For the definition of a food challenge, click here.

The most typical eating contest foods are hot dogs, pizza, chicken wings, burgers, corn, and tacos. There are also some extra spicy eating contests that usually involve chicken wings smothered in a Ghost Pepper sauce. The time limit for each eating contest is set by the particular contest host, and varies depending on many different factors. Any eating contest lasting 3 minutes or less is considered a sprint, just like the running term, and focuses completely on speed eating. An eating contest lasting 10 minutes or longer is considered a marathon, also just like the running term, and focuses mostly on stomach capacity. Most eating contests have time limits in between 3 and 10 minutes (6 minute and 8 minute contests are very common) which then focus on both speed eating and stomach capacity. Any eating contest lasting 12-15 minutes is considered an ultra-marathon. Eating contests lasting longer than 15 minutes are not recommended because they can get very boring, and the chances of a contestant “getting sick” increase significantly as the time limit increases.

Contest prizes can also vary greatly depending on many different factors. Longer & tougher contests typically have better prizes than shorter contests, but the main factor is the budget of the contest host and sponsors. They are currently very rare, but some eating contests offer cash prizes worth over $1000 American dollars, which usually always attract higher level competitive eaters because the prizes for winning more than compensate their travel expenses if they do actually win. Many eating contests have first place prizes worth between $400 and $800 American dollars, and also attract higher level competitive eaters within a few hundred miles. A majority of eating contests offer first place prizes between $100 and $300 American dollars. Then their are many contests too that offer great prizes other than cash such as gift certificates, nice electronics, free trips, sports memorabilia, or nice apparel from the particular contest host or sponsors. Higher level prizes typically attract higher level news media and social media attention. Every now and then, there are generous contest sponsors that provide small gifts for all contestants just for competing, but that is also very rare.

Eating contests can be held for a large variety of reasons, and competitive eating is a fun sport growing in popularity every day throughout the world. The most fun contests though to compete in and watch are a combination of both a food challenge and an eating contest, where individuals or teams race to finish a particular quantity of food rather than just seeing how much they can eat. This competitive eating event is considered an eating challenge contest. For the definition of an eating challenge contest, click here.

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An eating challenge contest is the combination of both a food challenge and an eating contest where 2 or more individuals or teams compete to see who can finish a specific meal or quantity of food (food and/or drink) first. There are 2 different types of eating challenge contests. The first type is usually hosted by a restaurant that already hosts a food challenge, where people and/or teams compete to see who can finish the actual food challenge first. This type of eating challenge contest is great for restaurants wanting to kickoff a brand new food challenge, regenerate interest in an existing food challenge, or even celebrate the particular diner’s or restaurant’s anniversary. The second type can be hosted by any restaurant or bar, and at any festival, fair, event, or gathering, where people and/or teams compete to see who can finish a particular amount of food first which is designated by the contest host. For example, rather than seeing who can eat the most hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes (an eating contest), the host may decide to see who can eat 10 hot dogs and buns the fastest. Challenge contests are very common when the food vendor sponsor is only able to supply a limited amount of food or if the food served has expensive food costs associated. They are also an effective way to help reduce food waste.

The “house rules” and regulations for an eating challenge contest are designated by the particular contest host, and every contestant or team begins with the exact same amount of food and/or drink. Eating challenge contests typically all have a maximum time limit too, just like regular eating contests. If there are many spectators in attendance watching the event, it is recommended to keep the time limit under 15 minutes to maintain interest and excitement. The challenge contest ends when all of the winners have finished their entire meal (challenge), or when the time limit expires. If nobody finishes the entire meal before the time expires, it is then up to the contest host to judge the winners based on either sight, quantity remaining, or the weight of the food remaining. If the contest awards prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, but only 1 person finished their challenge within the time limit, then 2nd and 3rd place should be decided based on sight, quantity remaining, or the weight of the food remaining. These contests can be very close depending on the amount of food and the talent level and stomach capacity of the eaters. Eaters must use both excellent technique and great strategy to win.

The prizes for eating challenge contests are typically very similar to the prizes awarded in standard eating contests. To go back and review the definition of an eating contest, click here. Entrance fees are more common for eating challenge contests than standard eating contests because contestants are guaranteed to receive a certain amount of food, and are almost always welcome to bring home the remaining leftovers. If there is an entrance fee though, there is usually always a prize for winning that makes it worth competing. A majority of the time though, the entrance fees don’t actually go towards paying for the food or prizes, and they go towards supporting a particular charity organization that the event is sponsoring. If the restaurant tries to make money through entrance fees while awarding a small prize, the event is typically not successful or well attended.

These are typically less promoted with a smaller crowd consisting mostly of the eaters’ family and friends, but sometimes restaurants like to host an event where many eaters all get together and attempt to defeat the restaurant’s food challenge at the same time. The time limit and “house rules” are the same as the standard food challenge, and everyone begins at the same time. Sometimes, eaters themselves get a group of friends together to all go and attempt a restaurant’s food challenge. The prizes for these smaller events are typically the same as the regular food challenge prizes for the winners, and the cost of the challenge is usually the same for the losers. Rarely, the restaurant owner may choose to award an extra prize for the champion of the group.

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