What Are All of Joey Chestnut’s World Eating Records?
When you think of hot dogs and the Fourth of July, you probably think of the legendary Joey Chestnut. Through the years, Chestnut has become the most dominant competitor in his sport, winning 16 Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contests.
However, Chestnut is not just superior when it comes to eating hot dogs, as he also holds several records for other foods. So exactly how many eating records are we talking about here?
Joey Chestnut has dominated the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
For a decade and a half now, Joey Chestnut has absolutely dominated the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Independence Day.
Takeru Kobayashi was the king for a while as he won six straight from 2001 through 2006, eating as many as 53.75 hot dogs in one contest during that time.
However, Chestnut dethroned him in 2007 when he won the event for the first time by eating 66 hot dogs, besting Kobayashi’s 63.
Chestnut then went on to win the event eight years in a row through 2014, eating as many as 69 hot dogs during that stretch.
Matthew Stonie took his crown in a major upset in 2015, but Chestnut reclaimed it in 2016 when he ate 70 hot dogs. He’s won every year since, breaking his own world record several times in the process. He set a new mark in 2018 with 74, broke it in 2020 with 75, and broke it again in 2021 with 76.
In total, Joey Chestnut has won the July 4 spectacle a record 16 times.
What are Joey Chestnut’s other eating records?
As mentioned, not only is the Kentucky native the king of eating hot dogs but the king of all professional eating.
In total, per Major League Eating, Joey Chestnut holds more than 50 official records across more than 50 different disciplines. Take a look.
| Food | Amount | Time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings, Long form | 182 | 30 |
| Hot Dogs (Men’s Division) | 76 | 10 |
| Pork, Pulled Sandwiches | 45 | 10 |
| Tacos (Soft Beef), Taco Bell | 53 | 10 |
| Hamburgers: Krystals | 103 | 8 |
| Meat Pies (6 oz.) | 23 | 10 |
| Eggs (Hard Boiled) | 141 | 8 |
| Asparagus | 12 lbs., 8.75 oz | 10 |
| Pork Ribs | 13.76 lbs. | 12 |
| Corned Beef Sandwiches (8 oz.) | 20 | 10 |
| Apple Pie (3-pound) | 4.375 | 8 |
| Philly CheeseSteaks (6″) | 23 | 10 |
| Funnel Cake | 5.9 lbs. | 10 |
| Fish Tacos (6 oz.) | 30 | 5 |
| Tacos, Traditional (3-Inch Tortilla) | 126 | 8 |
| Mutton Sandwiches (4 oz.) | 81 | 10 |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 118 | 10 |
| Shrimp Wontons | 390 | 8 |
| Pork, Pulled | 9 lbs., 6 oz. | 10 |
| Horseshoe Sandwiches | 6 lbs., 5 oz. | 12 |
| Pork, Pulled Sliders | 62 | 10 |
| San Pedro Fish Market Shrimp | 7 lbs. | 8 |
| Gyros (8 oz.) | 30 | 10 |
| Pork Roll Sandwiches (4 oz.) | 61.5 | 10 |
| Burritos, Long Form | 14.5 | 10 |
| Twinkies | 121 | 6 |
| Boysenberry Pie | 14.5 lbs. | 8 |
| Tamales | 102 | 12 |
| Gyoza | 384 | 10 |
| Pastrami (7 oz. sandwiches) | 25 | 10 |
| Gumbo (16 oz. bowls) | 15 | 8 |
| Ice-Cream Sandwiches | 25.5 | 6 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwiches | 47 | 10 |
| Poutine | 28 lbs. | 10 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 18 lbs., 9.6 oz. | 8 |
| Hostess Donettes | 257 | 6 |
| Salt Potatoes | 13 lbs. | 10 |
| Turkey (Whole) | 9.35 lbs. | 10 |
| Pierogi | 165 | 8 |
| White Hut Cheeseburgs | 52 | 10 |
| Pizza Hut P’Zones | 7.5 | 10 |
| Kolache Factory Kolaches | 56 | 8 |
| Brain Tacos | 54 | 8 |
| Croquetas | 185 | 8 |
| Pepperoni Rolls | 43 | 10 |
| Canteen Sandwiches | 28.5 | 10 |
| 2-Foot Pizza Slice | 6.5 | 10 |
| Carnitas Tacos (2 oz.) | 82 | 8 |
| H-E-B True Texas Beef Brisket BBQ Sandwiches | 27 | 10 |
| Waffles, Eggo-Style | 81 | 8 |
| Ramen Noodles (Short Form) | 10 cups | 1:50 |
| Cherry Pie | 17.5 lbs. | 8 |
