Joey Chestnut

What's Been the Recipe for Joey Chestnut's Successful Competitive Eating Career?

Can Joey Chestnut Reclaim the Mustard Yellow Crown in 2005?

Chestnut entered the competitive eating scene in 2005 with a breakout performance in the deep-fried asparagus eating championship, beating high-ranked eater Rich LeFevre by eating 6.3 pounds (2.9 kg) of asparagus in 11.5 minutes. He also placed third at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest that year, consuming 32 hot dogs behind Takeru Kobayashi and Sonya Thomas. On October 22, 2005, Chestnut set a new world record by downing 32.5 grilled cheese sandwiches in ten minutes at the Arizona State Fair as part of the GoldenPalace.net World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship circuit. Chestnut defeated Sonya Thomas in the Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship and placed second to Takeru Kobayashi in a Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship qualifier, eating 56 Krystal Burgers in eight minutes. He later beat Kobayashi by eating 91 hamburgers, finishing second behind his 97 hamburgers consumed.

Did Joey Chestnut Sizzle His Way to a Third Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Title in 2006?

Chestnut qualified for the 2006 Nathan's Contest by eating 50 HDB. As July 4 approached, there was speculation that 2006 might be the year when Kobayashi would be beaten. However, it was not to be. Although Chestnut turned in a great performance, leading Takeru Kobayashi through most of the contest, the final tally put Chestnut at 52 and Kobayashi at 53+3⁄4 (a new world record).

Will Joey Chestnut Make It Five in a Row at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

In 2007, Chestnut won the Wing Bowl XV at the Wachovia Center, eating 182 chicken wings in 30 minutes to become a champion and record holder. He also gained attention for drinking a gallon of milk in 41 seconds on YouTube. On July 4, 2007, Chestnut and Kobayashi competed in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, with Chestnut emerging victorious 66-63, ending Kobayashi's six-year winning streak. Between 2:33 and 2:41 on October 28, 2007, Chestnut set a personal best and new world record by eating 103 Krystal burgers at the Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Does Joey Chestnut's Dominance Continue with Sixth Straight Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Title?

Chestnut set two new world records in 2008. On February 1, he ate 241 wings in 30 minutes at the Wing Bowl XVI in Philadelphia. He then broke his own record on March 2 by eating 78 matzo balls during Kenny & Ziggy's World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship in Houston, Texas. On March 24, Chestnut set a new male record at The Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant in Amarillo, Texas, by eating a meal of 4.5 lb ribeye steak, salad, baked potato, shrimp cocktail, and roll in just eight minutes and 52 seconds. He then participated in the Pizza Hut P'Zone competition on June 21, where he lost to Takeru Kobayashi at Sony Studios in Culver City, California. The event aired on Spike TV that same day. Chestnut competed in the Nathan's Hot Dog Contest on July 4, tying Kobayashi after eating 59 hot dogs in ten minutes. He then won a five-hot-dog eat-off to take the title. On July 28, he lost to Kobayashi again in the MLE Asia inaugural event, consuming just over 4 kilograms of chicken satay to Kobayashi's almost 5.5 kg. Chestnut bounced back on August 23 by defeating Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti in the second Gyoza Eating Championship in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, devouring 231 gyoza and setting a new world record. Finally, on October 12, he won the "Famous Famiglia World Pizza Eating Championship", consuming 45 slices of pizza in Times Square in New York.

Was This the Year That Secured His Status as a Legendary Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champion?

On February 21, 2009, Chestnut consumed 10.5 lb (4.8 kg) of macaroni and cheese in seven minutes during halftime at the San Jose Stealth lacrosse game, beating out his contestants and adding another world record to his name. On July 4, 2009, Chestnut topped his previous record by consuming 68 HDB in the 2009 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. On September 27, 2009, Chestnut lost to Takeru Kobayashi in Krystal Square Off World Hamburger Eating Championship. He ate 81 hamburgers. Kobayashi ate 93. On Man v. Food in San Jose, California, Chestnut ate Iguana's Burritozilla: a five lb (2.3 kg), 17-inch burrito in three minutes, ten seconds.

Did He Top His Previous Totals in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On May 8, 2010, Chestnut set a new world record by eating 380 wontons in eight minutes at an event in Singapore. Chestnut secured his fourth straight Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest on July 4, 2010, consuming 54 hot dogs. At the Phantom Gourmet Food Fest in Boston, Massachusetts on September 25, 2010, Chestnut won the Upper Crust Pizza Eating competition by eating 37 slices in ten minutes, beating Bob Shoudt by one slice.

Will Joey Chestnut's Reign at the Top of the Hot Dog Hierarchy Continue Uninterrupted?

On July 4, 2011, Chestnut secured his fifth consecutive Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 62 hot dogs and buns (HDB). Kobayashi, who was unable to participate in the contest due to a refusal to sign the required contract, set a new world record by eating 69 HDB at an off-site event with independent judges.

Can Joey Chestnut Continue His Dominance in the 2012 Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On March 17, 2012, Chestnut set a new world record by eating 20 half-pound corned beef sandwiches in ten minutes at the annual Toojay's Corned Beef Eating Competition in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti finished in second place. On July 4, 2012, Chestnut successfully defended his title at Nathan's 97th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. He tied his own world record by swallowing 68 hot dogs in ten minutes, which earned him his 6th "mustard belt" for this competition. On July 16, 2012, Chestnut made a guest appearance on the 12th episode of Hell's Kitchen season 10, in which he participated in a wing-eating competition against a few of the contestants. He ended up winning the contest and earned $500. On August 27, 2012, Chestnut tweeted, "Congrats to @FReeKobio704 for eating a bunch of nasty Hoffman crap dogs. He needed an ego boost after three years of dodging competition." On September 2, 2012, Chestnut consumed 191 wings (7.61 lb [3.45 kg]) in 12 minutes to win the 1st place competitive-eating trophy at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. He defeated the previous five-year champion Sonya Thomas. On October 13, 2012, Chestnut won the Third Annual Smoke's Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championships in Toronto, Ontario, by consuming 19 boxes (9.5 lb [4.3 kg]) of poutine in ten minutes.

Will Joey Chestnut Reign Supreme at the 2013 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On July 4, 2013, Chestnut successfully defended his title at Nathan's 98th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. He beat his own world record of 68 by consuming 69 HDB in ten minutes, which earned him his 7th Mustard Belt for this competition. On July 25, 2013, Chestnut ate 179 wings in ten minutes taking the title for the second year in a row at the Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship held in Clearwater, Florida. On September 22, 2013, Chestnut ate 70 bratwursts to set the world record and take his fourth straight title, at the Hillshire Farm Bratwurst Eating World Championship held at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Did Joey Chestnut Break His Own Record at the 2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On July 4, 2014, Chestnut ate more hot dogs and buns than his opponents, narrowly defeating Matt Stonie with 61 consumed items to Stonie's 56. This marked his eighth consecutive win.

Can He Top His Record Again?

On July 4, 2015, Chestnut was defeated by Stonie. He successfully ate 60 hot dogs and buns, but Stonie consumed 62 hot dogs and buns, ending Chestnut's eight-year run as champion. After a Denver Outlaws lacrosse game on May 24, Chestnut set a World Record eating 14.25lbs of Illegal Pete's Burritos in 10 minutes, beating the previous record of 11.81 set in 2007 by Tim "Eater X" Janus.

Was Joey Chestnut's Record-Breaking Run Just the Start of Something Big in 2016?

On July 4, 2016, Chestnut redeemed himself with 70 hot dogs and buns, with Stonie behind at 53 hot dogs and buns. On September 4, 2016, he won his third consecutive title at the United States Chicken Wing Eating Championships in Buffalo, New York, by eating 188 wings in 12 minutes.

Was He Ready for Another Record-Breaking Run?

On July 4, 2017, Chestnut defended his title and ate 72 hot dogs and buns, setting a new Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest record for his 10th title. Carmen Cincotti was the closest competitor with 60.

Can He Repeat as Champion at the 2018 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

In 2018, Chestnut competed in The Amazing Race 30 alongside fellow competitive eater Tim Janus. On July 4, he won his 11th title at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest with a new record of 74 hot dogs and buns.

Will Joey Chestnut's Reign Continue in 2019?

On July 4, 2019, Chestnut won his 12th title at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating 71 hot dogs and buns. On October 19, 2019, he won the World Poutine Eating Championship in Toronto, Canada, after eating 28 pounds of poutine in 10 minutes and setting a new world record.

Will He Repeat as Champion: Joey Chestnut Takes on the World's Top Eaters?

On July 4, 2020, Chestnut won his 13th title at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating a record-breaking 75 hot dogs and buns in ten minutes. The event was held indoors with fewer competitors and without spectators due to COVID-19. On August 1, 2020, Chestnut ate nine pounds of pizza in 32 minutes and 14 seconds in a MrBeast YouTube video in Greenville, North Carolina. On October 1, 2020, Chestnut guest starred on the animated series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?, voicing himself.

Will He Repeat as Champion: Joey Chestnut's Quest for Back-to-Back Titles in 2021?

On July 4, 2021, Chestnut won his 14th title at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, eating 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, a new record. On October 10, 2021, he won The 2021 Destination Outlets World Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship in Jeffersonville, Ohio, consuming 16 lbs 12 oz of pumpkin pie in 8 minutes.

Will Joey Chestnut Make It Back-to-Back Wins in 2022?

On July 4, 2022, Chestnut captured his 15th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title by eating 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. The contest was interrupted when a protestor appeared, whom Chestnut then placed in a chokehold.

Will Joey Chestnut Make It Seven Straight Titles at the 2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On April 6, 2023 (National Burrito Day), Chestnut won the first-ever Qdoba World Burrito Eating Championship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, consuming 14.5 burritos in 10 minutes. On July 4, 2023, Chestnut consumed 62 hot dogs and won his 16th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title after a 2-hour delay due to thunderstorms, reportedly playing a significant role in reversing the previously announced decision to cancel.

Will Joey Chestnut Defend His Title in the 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest?

On June 11, 2024, Chestnut was banned from participating in the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest due to his sponsorship with Impossible Foods, a Nathan's competitor. He claimed that a rule change regarding sponsors led to his ban and MLE clarified he could still appear at the annual contest. Instead of attending, Chestnut agreed to participate in Fort Bliss' Pop Goes the Fort celebration, competing in a 4-versus-1 eating competition against four Army soldiers with a five-minute time limit. He ate 57 hot dogs in five minutes, almost matching Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Patrick Bertoletti's record of 58 hot dogs in ten minutes. Chestnut competed against Takeru Kobayashi in September 2024 in a live-streamed Netflix event titled Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef. He won the event, consuming 83 hot dogs and buns to Kobayashi's 66.

Is Consistency Key to Joey Chestnut's Competitive Dominance?

Chestnut trains by fasting and stretching his stomach with milk, water, and protein supplements. He prefers milk from mountain goats that reside in the Andes Mountains due to its high calcium content. His competition weight has varied between 225-240 pounds since the start of his competitive eating career. After winning six consecutive hot dog eating contests, including one where he ate 68 hot dogs, he stated, "I will not stop until I reach 70. This sport isn't about eating. It's about drive and dedication, and at the end of the day, hot dog eating challenges both my body and my mind." He trains for hot dog eating competitions by cooking hot dogs at his house and then eating them in a simulated competition style. He starts with 40 hot dogs and works his way up until he is in game shape.

What's Joey Chestnut's Life Like Outside of Competitive Eating?

Chestnut was born in Fulton County, Kentucky, and grew up in Vallejo, California. He holds a degree in engineering and construction management from San Jose State University. He proposed to his longtime girlfriend Neslie Ricasa just before defending his title in the 2014 Nathan's competition. The couple split up in early 2015, prior to their scheduled wedding date. Chestnut resides in Westfield, Indiana.

How many world records does Joey Chestnut hold?

Will Joey Chestnut Repeat as Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champion?

Here is the rewritten article section body: Chicken wings – Long Form: 182 wings in 30 minutes (Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 2, 2007) at the Wing Bowl Krystal hamburgers: 103 Krystal Burgers in eight minutes (Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 28, 2007) at the Krystal Square Off Kolaches: 56 sausage and cheese kolaches in eight minutes (Houston, Texas, September 14, 2007) at the Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship Pulled pork sandwiches: 45 sandwiches in ten minutes (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, September 1, 2007) at the Myrtle Beach World BBQ Eating Championship

Is He on Fire?

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Will He Repeat as Champion: Joey Chestnut's Quest to Defend His Title in 2009?

Funnel cake: 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) in ten minutes at the Kings Dominion World Funnel Cake Championship on May 23, 2009

Was This the Year Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Dominance Reached New Heights?

Here is the rewritten article: Philly Cheesesteak: 23 6" Cheesesteaks in ten minutes (Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, Pennsylvania, May 21, 2011) at the World CheeseSteak Eating Championship. Pizza Hut P'Zones: 7.5 P'Zones in ten minutes (Spike Guys' Choice Awards, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2011) at the Pizza Hut P'Zone Eating CHOW-lenge. Salt Potatoes: 13 lb of salt potatoes (Baldwinsville, New York, May 14, 2011) at the Salt Potato World Eating Championship. Taco Bell Tacos: 53 soft beef tacos in ten minutes (San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2011) at the Taco Bell Why Pay More Soft Taco Challenge.

Is Eight the New Seven?

Corned beef sandwich – 24 sandwiches in ten minutes (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on March 17, 2012) at The 3rd Annual TooJay's World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship. Tamales: 102 tamales in 12 minutes (Lewisville, Texas, on September 29, 2012) at the Western Days Festival World Tamale Eating Championship.

Was His Record-Breaking Ninth Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship Victory Enough to Cement His Legacy?

Here is the rewritten article section body: Apple pie: 4.375 pies in eight minutes (Brunswick, Ohio, September 13, 2013) at Mapleside Farms World Apple Pie Eating Championship Brain tacos: 54 tacos in eight minutes (Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 12, 2013) at The World Brain Eating Competition – Zombie Pub Crawl Hard boiled eggs: 141 hard-boiled eggs in eight minutes (Radcliff, Kentucky, on October 5, 2013) at the Radcliff Fall Festival Pastrami: 25 Katz's Delicatessen half pastrami sandwiches in ten minutes (Manhattan, New York, on June 2, 2013) at the Katz's Delicatessen World Pastrami Eating Championship Pork ribs: 13.76 lb pork rib meat (John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada, on August 28, 2013) at John Ascuaga's Nugget World Rib Eating Championship during the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off Twinkies: 121 Twinkies in six minutes (Bally's Casino Tunica in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, on October 26, 2013) at The World Twinkie Eating Championship At Bally's Casino – Tunica

Was He Ready for Another Victory?

Here is the rewritten article section body: • Deep-fried asparagus: 12.8 lb (5.8 kg) in ten minutes (Stockton, California, April 26, 2014) at Stockton Asparagus Festival • Fish tacos: 30 tacos in five minutes (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on August 9, 2013) at Joey Chestnut vs. Joey's All-Stars Fish Taco World Record Challenge Presented by Joey's Seafood Restaurants • Gyoza: 384 gyoza in ten minutes (Los Angeles, California, on August 16, 2014) at The Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship • Pierogi: 165 pierogi in eight minutes (Horseshoe Casino Hammond in Hammond, Indiana, on October 8, 2014) at the Horseshoe World Pierogi-Eating Championship • Pulled pork sliders: 62 sliders in ten minutes (Atmore, Alabama, on March 28, 2014) at the Pork Slider Eating Contest at Wind Creek's Throw Down • Turkey (whole): 9.35 lb (4.24 kg) in ten minutes (Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, on November 22, 2014) at the Foxwoods World Turkey-Eating Championship

Can Joey Chestnut Make It Five in a Row at the 2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Gumbo: 15 bowls (1.875 gallons) in eight minutes

Did He Continue His Dominant Reign at the Top of the Men's Hot Dog Eating Championship Hierarchy in 2016?

Here is the rewritten article: Boysenberry pie: 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) in eight minutes (Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, on March 19, 2016) Burritos – Long Form: 14.5 burritos in ten minutes (Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on May 28, 2016) Gyros: 30 gyros in ten minutes (Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2016) Meat pies: 23 meat pies in ten minutes (Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on March 5, 2016)

Is Joey Chestnut's Reign at the Top of the Hot Dog Hierarchy Set to Continue?

Glazed doughnuts: 55 doughnuts in eight minutes. Tacos – Traditional (three-inch tortilla): 126 tacos in eight minutes. White Hut cheeseburgers: 52 Cheeseburgers in ten minutes.

Can He Do It Again? Joey Chestnut Seeks to Defend His Title at the 2018 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Hostess Donettes: 257 Hostess Donettes in 6 minutes (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 1, 2018) at The World Hostess Donettes Eating Championship Ice cream sandwiches: 25.5 sandwiches in six minutes (Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 3, 2018) at The Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship Mutton sandwich: 81 mutton sandwiches in ten minutes (International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, on May 12, 2018) at The Owensboro International Bar-B-Q Festival World Mutton Sandwich-Eating Championship San Pedro Fish Market shrimp: 7 lb (3.2 kg) of shrimp in eight minutes (San Pedro, California, on May 28, 2018) at The San Pedro Fish Market World Famous Shrimp Eating Championship presented by The Kings of Fi$h on the USS Iowa Shrimp cocktail: 18 lb 9.6 oz (8.44 kg) of St. Elmo shrimp cocktail in eight minutes (Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 1, 2018) at The World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship

Will He Repeat as Champion?

Here is the rewritten article section body: Croquettes: 185 croquettes in ten minutes at El Croquetazo at Calle Ocho Music Festival presented by Catalina on March 10, 2019 (Miami, Florida). Pepperoni rolls: 43 pepperoni rolls in ten minutes at The West Virginia Three Rivers Festival Pepperoni Roll Eating World Championship on May 25, 2019 (Fairmont, West Virginia). Canteen sandwiches: 28.5 Canteen sandwiches in ten minutes at The 2019 World Championship Canteen Sandwich Eating Contest on June 1, 2019 (Ottumwa, Iowa). Pizza (2-foot slices): 6.5 slices in ten minutes at The 2019 Fat Boy's Pizza Eating Championship on August 25, 2019 (Metairie, Louisiana). Pork roll sandwiches (4 oz [110 g]): 61.5 sandwiches in ten minutes at River Fest Featuring the Trenton Thunder World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship on September 21, 2019 (Trenton, New Jersey). Carnitas tacos: 82 tacos in eight minutes at The 2019 Pacific Park World Taco Eating Championship on October 4, 2019 (Santa Monica, California). Poutine: 28 lb (13 kg) of poutine in ten minutes at the 10th Annual Smoke's Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship on October 19, 2019 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Grilled cheese sandwich: 47 sandwiches in ten minutes at the GoldenPalace.net World Grilled Cheese Eating Contest – World record currently held by Ali Waters (The Florida State Champion) on June 10, 2019 (Port Charlotte, Florida).

Will Joey Chestnut Continue His Dominance at the 2020 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Big Macs: 32 Big Macs in 38 minutes 15 seconds on March 5, 2020 Red Beans and Rice: 39.5 bowls (24 lbs and 11 ounces) in eight minutes in the city of New Orleans for the Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Major League Eating Contest

Will He Repeat as Champion:

Hot Dogs: 76 Nathan's hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes (Coney Island, New York, on July 4, 2021) at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Can Joey Chestnut Make It Five Straight Wins at the 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

Chicken Fingers: 44 Raising Cane's chicken fingers in 5 minutes (Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 27, 2022) Popcorn (24 ounces): 32 servings in 8 minutes (Victory Field in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 22, 2022)

Will Joey Chestnut Reign Supreme Again in 2024?

Here is the rewritten article section body: Hot dogs: 83 hot dogs and buns (HDB) in 10 minutes at the "Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef" event on September 2, 2024.