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BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
Bromsgrove competitive eater Leah Shutkever calls being female an advantage
A competitive eater has said being a woman in an area dominated by men gives her an edge, after she ate a dozen burgers in 10 minutes for her latest Shutkever, who lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, has been a professional competitive eater since 2018 and has her own YouTube said she had broken 40 Guinness World Records, including the most lasagne eaten in 30 seconds and the most jelly snakes eaten in 30 seconds."Being a woman has been a great advantage, because being underestimated is the greatest [tool]," Ms Shutkever said. She added that she enjoyed her job because she was competitive and she liked representing women in her Shutkever said she "fell into" competitive eating in 2013 by doing challenges at local restaurants, before being scouted for a Japanese TV show."They loved the idea that I was a woman and I beat the men," the former interior designer said. She said her feats have included eating a three-kilo burrito in about six minutes, as well as a challenge involving the Swedish fermented fish surströmming."The smell stays on your skin, on the walls of your house, embedded in the memory part of your brain," she said of the surströmming Shutkever likened herself to a professional sportsperson, saying she had many years of experience and knew how to manage challenges she made a YouTube video on her own, she took on challenges that were not high-risk for someone at her level, she she attempts a world record there is a team present to support her, and when she appears on TV shows there are risk assessments and on-site paramedics, she added. For her latest challenge last month, Ms Shutkever had to eat as many burgers as possible in 10 minutes."I'm a bit of an old hand at it now, so I know how I'm going to feel afterwards," she said, adding that she often feels "heavy" after a challenge but not post-challenge routine usually includes a long drive home, drinking lots of water, and going to the gym for cardio exercises if she feels up to said that, despite her day job, she still enjoyed food outside of work."I still love food, I'm a foodie," she said. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The best man versus food-style challenges in UK restaurants from world's hottest curry to 96oz steak
If you beat the record of one challenge you could win £5k ALL YOU CAN EAT ALL YOU CAN EAT The best man versus food-style challenges in UK restaurants from world's hottest curry to 96oz steak Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERYONE enjoys a meal out - but some love pushing themselves just that bit more with a food challenge. There are countless restaurants and chains daring customers to stuff their stomachs for both kudos and cash prizes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 We've rounded up eight of the best food challenges across the UK Credit: Getty But where are the best ones worth giving a go across the UK? We've rounded up eight that will push you to the limit. Bunny Jackson's Hot Wings Challenge 9 Bunny Jackson's hot wings challenge is notorious Credit: Bunny Jackson's Bunny Jackson's in Manchester is famous for its "Hotter Than The Sun" hot wings challenge. Customers have five minutes to scoff 10 wings covered in the restaurant's iconic hot sauce, for £20 a head. Win or lose, you'll get a free t-shirt and, as Bunny Jackson's put it, will "probably cry" too. The challenge is so fierce, under 18s have to accompanied by an adult and can't do it at all after 4pm. The Kismot Killer 9 The Kismot Killer curry is allegedly the hottest curry in the world Credit: Kismot Kismot in Edinburgh runs its "Kismot Killer" challenge - so notorious it has reportedly hospitalised two who have taken part and comes with a legal disclaimer. It has even made an appearance on A League of their Own, leaving the panellists sweating buckets. The challenge involves five of the world's hottest chillies mixed into a sauce which is then served up. It currently costs £40 to take part but complete it and you'll get the curry for free. Red Dog Saloon Burger Challenge 9 Professional competitive eater Leah Shutkever has completed this challenge Credit: Red Dog Red Dog Saloon has restaurants across England, including in Southampton, Liverpool and London. Customers feeling daring can take part in its Burger Eating contest which costs £50 to enter. Participants have 10 minutes to polish off as many burgers as possible and prizes are dependant on the number eaten. Neck three and you'll get a Red Dog baseball cap, but down 10 and you'll get a £1,000 cash prize. Beat the current record set by professional competitive eater Leah Shutkever (12) and you'll receive £5,000. Greasy Pig The Paralyser 9 Fans of a fry up should take on this challenge Credit: Instagram / greasypigleeds The Greasy Pig in Leeds' "The Paralyser" challenge sees customers faced with a £22 mound of fried breakfast items. Eaters have to chug down four pieces of bacon, four sausages, four eggs, four hash browns, four toast, mushrooms, tomatoes and a tub of beans. Finish it in under 13 minutes and the whole meal is free. But you may want to spend the rest of the day on the sofa after completing it. Pattersons' Quadruple Bipass Burger Challenge 9 Pattersons' burger challenge is not for the faint-hearted Credit: Patterson's This challenge, as the name hints at, is not one to be taken lightly. Run by Pattersons in Liverpool, customers pay £20 and have 20 minutes to down a mound of food. You'll have to finish off two burger patties, hash browns, bacon, sliced cheese, two thick slices of goats cheese and one block of cheddar. That's not all either, as there are also four onion rings, four pieces of fried chicken, a bucket of coleslaw and a pile of fries to eat. Complete the challenge and you'll get the cost of the meal paid for you. Tank and Paddle's Dude vs Dough 9 This simple but might food challenge is perfect for Italian food lovers Credit: Tank & Paddle Tank and Paddle has two locations across London where customers can take part in its "Dude vs Dough" challenge. You have to finish off a yard long flatbread pizza and tray of mac and cheese within 15 minutes. It'll set you back £20 to take part but win and you'll get a £50 bar tab - not a bad way to celebrate. Slattery's Chocolate Challenge 9 Slattery's chocolate challenge is one of the easier ones to complete on our list Credit: Slattery Slattery's in Manchester runs the perfect challenge for sweet-toothed customers. The Chocolate Challenge costs £25 to take part in and requires you to down the following: American style Chocolate Fudge Cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of Fresh Cream, two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce and a glass of hot chocolate. Anyone who polishes off the mound of sugary goodness gets a Slattery chocolate medal and 100g box of handmade chocolates. However, you must complete the challenge by yourself. The Ashville 96oz Steak Challenge 9 Think you can polish off a giant 96oz steak? Try this challenge in Bristol Credit: The Ashville Steakhouse Fancy yourself as a bit of a meat-lover? Then this giant steak challenge might be one for you. The Ashville Steakhouse in Bristol charges £50 for a 96oz T-bone steak served with six different sides, five of which are your choice. You'll have just an hour to complete the challenge. Manage this, and you'll get the entire meal for free as well as, of course, bragging rights among your family and friends. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Dog Saloon offers £5,000 prize to anyone who can eat 13 burgers in 10 minutes
From July 1, barbecue restaurant group the Red Dog Saloon will be holding an eating competition at all of its venues, offering diners who can neck 13 burgers in 10 minutes £5,000. It is presently the biggest prize being offered for an eating competition in the UK. It is also a prize unlikely to be won anytime soon, as it requires a diner to beat the 12 put away by Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater who presently holds 40 Guinness World Records for her efforts. Still, the Rules are simple: diners have 10 minutes to eat, drinks are allowed throughout the contest, participants must fully swallow any burgers in their mouths within 30 seconds of the buzzer and no one is allowed to leave the table. Most importantly of all? No throwing up. The cheeseburgers consist of a single patty topped with cheese, in a sesame bun. To enter the competition costs £50, which includes three cheeseburgers and a Red Dog Saloon baseball cap. Entrants who eat five burgers will earn the Red Dog Black Card — 20 per cent off for life — and a spot on the restaurant's Wall of Fame; those who finish 10 will bag £1,000. That said, those who are already competitive eaters or have prior experience must pre-book their challenge by emailing enquiries@ An eating challenge is nothing new to the Red Dog Saloon. Founded by Tom Brookes, the group first opened in Hoxton Square in 2011, bringing Texas-style barbecue to the UK and has since grown to nine locations nationwide. In that time, it became known for its hot wings challenge, which uses the Naga Viper chilli, and has made grown men and women cry. Those who wanted to attempt it had to sign a waiver first, just as they do at Dave's Hot Chicken. The Red Dog Saloon joins the growing trend for what's been coined 'dine-ertainment' alongside the likes of MEATliquor's Triple Chilli Challenge, Lost Hour's 50 wing challenge and Polo Bar's Burger Stack. The competition is now live. For more information, visit
