Entries for World Steak Challenge 2024 now open

Now in its tenth year, the WSC is the only event that shines the spotlight on the very best steaks, producers and suppliers across the globe as judged by a tasting panel of experts from all over the world.

Beef and steak producers, wholesalers and retailers have until 8 July to enter the 2024 competition, which will be judged in September at Vlees & Co Steak Restaurant in Amsterdam. All entries are assessed by a panel of more than 50 independent judges with the best performing steaks awarded much coveted gold, silver or bronze medals.

The winners will be announced at a special awards dinner held at renowned steak restaurant Smith and Wollensky in November. Categories open for entry this year are Fillet, Sirloin and Ribeye and the new category Wagyu.

All Gold medal winning steaks automatically qualify for our international categories, where we announce the best steak from Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

One producer will also claim the coveted overall title of The World's Best Steak.

A number of new awards have been added to the challenge this year. New for 2024 will be the Environmental, Social and Governance Award that recognises excellence in sustainable beef production practices that have positively impacted the beef industry. The award aims to honour beef producers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance within their operations.

Other new awards include the Innovation Award, which celebrates pioneering advancements and ground breaking initiatives in the field of beef production and steak preparation; the Small Producer Award that acknowledges the exceptional contribution and achievement of a small-scale beef producer (fewer than 100 beef cows); and the Large Producer Award that recognises the significant impact and influence of a large producer in shaping the global beef industry while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction.

“The WSC remains the must-enter competition for steak producers and suppliers to allow them to showcase their product quality and breed credentials on an international stage,” says Restaurant​ editor Stefan Chomka.

“In a world where taste, provenance and sustainability in meat has never been greater, this competition recognises those in the industry that continue to strive to bring the best quality meat possible to people’s tables across the globe.”

Judging for the 2023 competition was held in Amsterdam with the winners announced at a special awards dinner at London-based steakhouse Smith & Wollensky. A total of 346 medals were awarded in the 2023 challange, including a record 134 gold medals, with 120 steaks given silver medals and 92 steaks bronze medals.

Last year’s overall winner was Australian producer Jack’s Creek​​, which took home the accolade for its grain-fed wagyu black angus cross sirloin, which was also named the World’s Best Sirloin and World’s Best Grain Fed Steak as well as Oceanian’s Best Steak. Other winners included Itoham Yonekyu Holdings; Alliance Group; Danish Crown; and Creekstone Farms.