Monument Grills is showing fans of competitive cooking what their gas grills can do in a high volume and high pressure setting. They’ve been named as the Official Gas Grill of the 2026 World Food Championships (WFC).

The WFC is a competitive cooking series that draws chefs and cooks from many different background and nationalities. It culminates on October 15-18 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Competitors are all vying for a piece of the $400k purse across ten events.

Monument Grills understands something we know very well at WFC; great food has a way of bringing people together, and great results come from respecting the craft. Their commitment to community and craftsmanship makes them a natural fit for Food Sport, and the Burger Battle is the perfect place to put that philosophy into action. We’re excited to have Monument Grills helping us launch this new event and giving our competitors the tools to turn their burger creations into something special.

Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships

The inaugural Burger Battle will take place on the 15th with Monument Grills providing competitors with a grill option. The competitors will be preparing sliders for attendees to sample and vote on the best for the People’s Choice winner.

Outside of the burger battle, Monument will be showcasing their grills throughout the run of the competition. It gives the opportunity for attendees to see their grills up close at various activations.

WFC represents the kind of environment where community and craft come together. Our Champions are people who care deeply about what they create, how they create it, and who they create it for. That is exactly the spirit Monument Grills brings to outdoor cooking.

Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships

Grilling has evolved significantly over the past ten years. A big part of grill sales is grill education, to update consumers on the improvements that have been made.

Sporting events with overlapping demographics have a been a successful way for brands to get in front of potential buyers. An event like the WFC that matches food with competition is a great place for Monument to show consumers the value they bring to the gas grill category.