The Most Outrageous, Crazy Food Challenges From Around The World

1. The Whale Challenge - Yorkshire, UK

imagesource/youtubeWe all know how much Brits love their Fish and Chips, but this one 'Chippy' takes it a step further with this challenge, which features 32oz battered haddock, 15oz of chips, a roll and four sides. A standard portion of fish and chips is around 6oz of fish and 10oz of chips and only 7 people have ever completed this challenge.

2. 15 Dozen Club Challenge - New Orleans, USA

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15 Dozen Club Challenge - New Orleans, USA

New Orleans is known for it's seafood, so it seems fitting that its resident food challenge is seafood. All contestants must do is eat 15 dozen (180) oysters in one sitting at Acme Oyster House. The restaurants record holder ate 43 dozen oysters - that's 645!

3. KIDZ Breakfast Challenge – Great Yarmouth, England

imagesource/dailymailNow, the name of this challenge might throw you off a little, but its definitely not for the faint hearted, or kids for that matter! This meal literally weighs the same as a small child, you can expect 4kg of meat, mushrooms, eggs, beans, tomatoes, hash browns, black pudding and slices of toast which all need to be eaten within a hour.

4. Jack N Grill Challenge - Colorado, USA

imagesource/flickrverBreakfast burritos are a very filling option to start anyone's day, but this seven pound monster from Jack n Grill is something else. It consists of 7 potatoes, a pound of ham, a whole onion, cheese, chilling and a dozen eggs. There's no time limit to this challenge but you aren't allowed toilet breaks.

5. 8th Wonder Challenge – New Jersey, USA

imagesource/jerseysbestEver wondered what the eighth wonder of the world was? Well, you can find it in Clinton, New Kersey. At the Clinton Station Diner, the Mount Olympus Beef burger, one of the most enormous burgers in the world, must be scoffed with the help of your friends, to win a cash prize - and bragging rights, of course!

6. The 220oz Steak Challenge - County Durham, UK

imagesource/metroThe George Pub in County Durham has created the UK's biggest steak. The challenge permits four contestants to try conquer the six-kilo rump steak within 45 minutes, but at 2 feet long and weighing in at 220 ounces with fries, onion rings and coleslaw it may be harder than you think.

7. P'Hall of Fame Curry Challenge, New York, USA

imagesource/secretNYCCurry lovers, this is your time to shine! Brick Lane curry house claims to have the hottest curry on the planet. If you manage to finish the Phaal, you'll get a certificate and your face will appear on the P'Hall of Fame.

8. The Full-O-Bull Challenge - Texas, USA

imagesource/texasfoodchallengesThis restaurant boasts the largest chicken steak in the world. The challenge includes 64 ounce chicken steak, served on an extra-large pizza pan, measures 14 inches in diameter and weighs 10 pounds. Contestants have from 7am to when it closes at 2am to finish the meal and if they win,  they'll get the $70 meal on the house and a free t-shirt.

9. Mama's On the Hill - St. Louis, USA

imagesource/foodchallengesMama's on the hill spaghetti challenge comprises of an enormous bowl of spaghetti with the largest homemade meatball on "The Hill", served with Mama's own marinara sauce. One person must complete this in one hour or less.

10. Jake's Sandwich Board - Pennsylvania, USA

imagesource/twitterWant to eat free at this restaurant? Well you just need to eat 25 inches of a Philly cheesesteak, one box of Tastykakes, four soft pretzels, 24 peanut chews and one cherry soda. It might sound like an outrageous challenge, and you're not wrong, because it is!

11. Italian Challenge - Niagra Falls, Canada

imagesource/soyummyWho doesn't love Italian food?! Next time you find yourself at Niagara Falls, Canada, you need to check out this insane food challenge. Customers must consume as many homemade Italian meals as possible in 90 minutes. If they succeed they'll win a free t0shirt and a place on the wall of fame.

12. Dumpling Challenge - Tokyo, Japan

imagesource/dailymailHand's up, who's a fan of Japanese food?! Then this Gyoza challenge is perfect for you! Costing 9,600 Yen, this dumpling needs to be ordered and paid for 2 days in advance and you will get your money back - but only when you finish this mammoth thing.

13. Jurassic Pork Challenge - Sydney, Australia

imagesource/livejournalSydney's Jurassic Pork weighs 3.5 pounds and is literally constructed out of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with juicy pulled pork and coleslaw. This monster is served with chips and is free if you finish it in 35 minutes. If you don't a $49 bill awaits along with a photo of you pinned to the 'Pork of Shame' wall.

14. The Zellagabetsky Challenge - Texas, USA

imagesource/chronAt Kenny and Ziggy's deli, you'll find this absolute monster comprised of four pounds of deli meats including corned beef, pastrami, turkey, roast beef, salami and tongue. All layered on delicious rye bread topped with cheese, coleslaw, sweet peppers and Russian dressing.

15. Sausage Roll Challenge - London, England

imagesource/londoneconomicSausage rolls are a traditional English delicacy (very tasty!), however, this two-foot sausage, served in the Country Arms pub in London, is a whole other story. If you can scoff it within 5 minutes, you'll get a t-shirt and probably a very sore stomach.

16. Donut Challenge - Texas, USA

imagesource/flickrThis two-pound donut from Round rock Donuts in Texas, will leave you in more than a food coma. This challenge is the equivalent to eating a dozen donuts and it would be a miracle if you had room for anything else for the rest of the day.

17. The Monster Red Ruby Burger Challenge - Exeter, England

imagesource/lovefoodUrban Burger Restaurant has taken heights to new levels with this Monster Red Ruby Burger. Contestants have 20 minutes to eat seven 6oz burger patties, 14 slices of bacon, seven slices of cheese and two enormous portions of double-fried fries for a free meal and a t-shirt.

18. Carnivore Pizza Challenge - Kennesaw, Georgia

imagesource/narcityWeighing in at 11 pounds, this 30-inch pizza at Big Pie in the Sky is not to be underestimated. To win the $250 prize, you and a friend must eat the $50 pizza in under an hour - losers must pay the $50 and leave with their head held in shame.

19. Bacon Bomb Challenge - Chicago, USA

imagesource/choosingfigsThis big dirty challenge contains around five pounds of ground sausage, pork and beef, all wrapped up in the bacon and slow cooked covered in brown sugar. Basically a heart attack in a plate served with a side of fried or potato salad. The meal should be eaten within 45 minutes of less to join their wall of fame.

20. Kitchen Sink Challenge - Walnut Creek, USA

imagesource/pintrestDo you think you could finish this challenge without getting a brain freeze or two? The challenge consists of 3 bananas, 8 scoops of ice cream, 8 different toppings, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. The sundae is the perfect sugar rush and if you complete this under an hour, you will win free ice cream for a year.

21. 64oz Steak Challenge - Ireland

imagesource/irelandbeforeyoudieAlthough the Irish are better known for their drinking rather than their eating, this challenge gives it's Texan competitor a real run for its money. All you need to do is devour this massive steak with sides within one hour and it's free. However, if you lose, you have to pay the 60 Euros for the meat feast.

22. MacDaddy Pancake Challenge, Hawaii, USA

imagesource/disneyscheapskateprincessOne of the craziest food challenges on the planet takes place in Hawaii and if professional eater, Adam Richman was defeated, what would make you think you could succeed? To win, you have to eat three stacks of pancakes, each measuring 14inches, within a 90-minute time frame.

23. Crown Candy Challenge - St. Louis, USA

imagesource/foodchallengesIf you've got a sweet tooth, this could be the perfect challenge for you. All you need to do is finish five milkshakes within 30 minutes (for free), however, you can't throw up at any time during this challenge. So if you can't get enough of milkshakes and ice cream, this St. Louis challenge is perfect for you!

24. The Fire In Your Hole Challenge - Florida, USA

imagesource/theworldbucketlistIt might be one of the craziest food challenges out there, but it's also one of the most popular. To those who can stand the heat, this challenge is perfect - 10 wings coated in a sauce made from the hottest pepper in the world. Not many have succeeded, not even Adam Richman.

25. The Widow Maker Challenge - Cardiff, Wales

imagesource/pintrestThe Sizzle and Grill Steakhouse in Cardiff, Wales, offers a 69-ounce steak along with gammon, lamb chops, pork chops, chicken, sausages, eggs, mushrooms, peas, salad and a side of French fries. A free t-shirt and a heart attack is offered to anyone who wins this challenge.

26. The Pho Garden Challenge, San Francisco, USA

imagesource/seasoningandsaltTwo pounds of beef and tripe, two pounds of noodles and a never ending bowl of broth, the pho Garden in San Francisco, offers this challenge to contestants who have one hour to eat the bowl's contents in order to appear on their wall of fame.

27. The Jumboli Challenge - Montana, USA

imagesource/whim.socialTrimbo's Pizza in Butte, Montana gives contestants a free t-shirt and a picture of the wall of fame if they finish this 80-ounce of Stromboli - which is filled with mozzarella, pizza sauce, fried peppers and onions, capacolla, salami, pepperoni, olives, mushroom, spinach and ricotta cheese. Wow.

28. The Land Lubber's Challenge - New York, USA

imagesource/whim.socialThe beginning of the challenge starts off easy, eat either a soup or a salad before moving on to the full rack of ribs, a 14-ounce grilled rib-eye steak, a pound of pulled pork, a half-pound of BBQ chicken, French fries, coleslaw and baked beans.

29. Big Mama's & Papa's Pizza - LA, USA

imagesource/craftbeerandpizza20 pounds of dough, 6 pounds of sauce and 12 pounds of cheese is what makes this bad boy. With a maximum of 5 people helping, this 54 inch box of deliciousness needs to be completely finished in order to receive the $1,000 prize, which would be split between the 5 of you!

30. Ghost Wing Challenge - Minnesota, USA

imagesource/northbynorthdaleLast, but certainly not least, Girvan Grill, best known for their 10 blazing hot wings require the person to demolish the plate of wings in 15 minutes of less. Most people thing that 10 wings is light work, but when they're munching on a wing cooked in ghost peppers (400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce) they'll begin to struggle.

31. Seafood Eating Contest: Lianyungang City, China

Image Source / The GuardianIf you've never seen a mantis shrimp before, they're pretty darn large - and even come in giant varieties - so the idea of eating loads of them for a contest is a bit daunting. Here in China, participants eat mantis shrimp for the seafood eating contest where 50 people signed up. The winner had eaten 18 of them!

32. Hot Dog Eating Contest: Coney Island, Brooklyn

Image Source / The GuardianA hot dog eating contest in Brooklyn doesn't sound too outrageous, but wait until you see what else participates... For these contest, the humans compete with circus elephant to see who can eat the most hot dogs! Surely the elephants, right?

33. Buffalo Wing Eating Contest: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Image Source / The GuardianDuring this wing eating contest, participants are actually cheered on within a ring, here shown at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia for the Wing Bowl 13. There are around 20,000 people who fill the center to watch this buffalo wing eating contest!

34. Corn Eating Competition: Bixby, Oklahoma

Image Source / The GuardianHave you ever wanted to see a man without teeth chow down into an ear of corn? Well here you are. In this corn eating contest based in Oklahome, participants need to eat as many corn kernels as they can at the annual Green Corn Festival.

35. World Pie Eating Championship: Wigan, England

Image Source / The GuardianIn Wigan, north-east of England, there is a World Pie Eating Championship. This 'pie' refers to the savoury variety - which are rather more filling - and in this particular contest, Barry Rigby took the pie crown when he demolished his meat and potato pie in 47 seconds.

36. The World Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest: Los Angeles, USA

Image Source / The GuardianWhen you think of a food eating contest, you might not want cheese to be on the menu, because we all know how sickly that can get after a while. So imagine shoving as many grilled cheese sandwiches in your mouth with the stodgy bread, too! Well, in the World Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest in LA, that's exactly what they do!

37. Key Lime Pie Eating Contest: Florida, USA

Image Source / The GuardianThis crazy pie eating contest is actually part of a bigger celebration with lots of different festivities. This particular one saw participants enjoying key lime pie with beer (talk about feeling bloated) outside Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West during a weekend Ernest Hemingway Look-A-Like Contest!

38. The 72-Ounce Steak Challenge: Amarillo, Texas

Image Source / The Big Texan Steak RanchFrom the Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, you'll find this steak eating challenge that even has its own giant billboards to tempt you in. The restaurant includes massive digital clocks on the wall to time anyone trying to eat a 72-ounce steak, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad and dinner roll with butter under one hour!

39. The Inferno Bowl Challenge: St. Petersburg, Florida

Image Source / OrbitzIf you're looking for a particularly spicy challenge, this is the one. It's presented by Nitally's ThaiMex Cuisine in St. Petersburg, Florida. The challenge all stemmed from an argument from the restaurant owners - and married couple - who argued their own national food, Thai vs Mexican, was the spiciest. And now those who are brave enough are invited to try the couple's concoction: the spiciest challenge in the world containing 12 different chilis. Most people end up vomiting.

40. The Pho Superbowl Challenge: Seattle, USA

Image Source / The Seattle TimesFrom the Dong Thap Noodle House in Seattle, this food challenge lets contestants try their luck with a massive bowl of Pho cooked with 3 pounds of noodle, 3 pounds of meat and 3 liters of broth! You only get an hour and a half to eat this chaotic soup challenge.

41. Godzilla Sushi Roll Challenge: California

Image Source / LoveFood.comIf you're a fan of sushi, you may want to take on this monster (literally) of a challenge, with this sushi roll weighing in at six pounds in the Oriental Kitchen in California. You get two hours to eat the whole beast, and if you do it, you don't have to pay for the food and your name goes on the Wall of Fame!

42. Pancake Challenge: California

Image Source / LoveFood.comIf sushi isn't your thing and the only food challenge you could complete would be sweet stuff, then why not try this pancake challenge? Also in California, this offers a whopping 3.5 pounds worth of pancakes, topped with bacon and fruit (just to make it feel a little healthier) at the Heroes Bar & Grill. And you'll certainly be a hero if you finish it!

43. Beer Barrel Main Even Burger: Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Image Source / PinterestIf you like hamburgers, then try this 123 pound monster of a burger, which carries a weighty price tag of $379! For the money you get an 80 pound beef patty, 12 tomatoes, 160 slices of cheese and a 30 pound bun. If you manage to chow down on a burger that weighs more than you, you win $350, a t-shirt and your name on the wall.

44. Nacho Challenge: Las Vegas, Nevada

Image Source / Cabo Wabo CantinaYou may be able to handle a side portion of nachos when you go out, but how about $55 dollars worth of nachos weighing in with 8 pounds of cheese, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle sauce, queso, onions, peppers, taco meat, fajita chicken, shrimp... need we go on?

45. The Pointersaurus Challenge: St. Louis, Missouri

Image Source / Big Food Challenges - WordPress.comAt Pointer's Pizza in St. Louis, you get a $500 reward if you manage to finish their 28-inch pizza. You have the option of vegetarian or meat toppings (two meat toppings or four vegetable toppings) and a total weight of ten pounds to complete. The good thing about this one, though, is you can bring a friend along to help you!

46. The Peeps Challenge: Worldwide

Image Source / YouTubeYou don't actually have to go to a restaurant in a specific country in the world for this - you can do it from the comfort of your home! All you need is a ton of marshmallow Peeps and see how many you can consume in five minutes in the hope of beating the world record (which currently stands at 255 Peeps!).

47. The One-Gallon Challenge: Worldwide

Image Source / WikipediaAgain, one you can complete from home, which always makes it easier when you can run to the bathroom! This one requires you to simply drink a gallon of whole milk in one hour. It sounds simple, doesn't it? But apart from the fact that you shouldn't down a gallon of anything if you want to be safe, it's also A LOT of milk.

48. The Terminator Challenge: Deerfield Beach, Florida

Image Source / CHALLENGEAt Shelby's Kitchen and Deli in Florida, you can tackle the Terminator - which is a 24-inch pancake (wait for it)... topped with six sausage patties, a pound and half of home fries, four fried eggs and two slices of toast! If you manage it, you'll get the meal for free... and you'll feel sick for a very long time, probably.

49. The Knucklehead Challenge: Roseville, California 

Image Source / Food ChallengesTackle this challenge at Knucklehead Hot Dog Diner where you'll be eating - you guessed it - hot dogs! For this one, you need to eat five hot dogs, each weighing a quarter of a pound, as well as three pounds of chilli, a pound of fries and a rather generous serving of shredded cheese on top. And you have to eat it all in 20 minutes!

50. The Big Eat Mince Pie Challenge: Somerset, England

Image Source / The TelegraphIn England, mince pies are usually enjoyed at Christmas - and a reasonable amount at that. But for this challenge in Somerset, you have to see how many mince pies you can eat in ten minutes for the annual mince pie eating competition. Maybe one or two of these at Christmas time are filling enough, so we can't imagine stuffing 20 in your face.