Benny Peretti’s Battle of The Slices – THE 2024 PIZZA EATING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MANAYUNK

MAJOR LEAGUE EATERS WILL COMPETE AT

THE 2024 BENNY’S PIZZA EATING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MANAYUNK

Top-ranked eaters take down 28-inch pies at inaugural Major League Eating event

Major League Eating’s top-ranked athletes are slated to compete in The 2024 Benny’s Invitational Pizza Eating Championship – Mayhem in Manayunk. The contest will take place at 3:00 PM (doors open at noon) at Fat Lady Brewery on November 16^th, 2024— 4323 Main St, Philadelphia, PA. Competitors will attempt to beat the current record of 12 slices in 10 minutes held by Geoffrey Esper.

Benny’s Pizza is an about-to-be famous Manayunk institution, known for its 28-inch pies and slices the size of your face. MLE competitors will eat as many of Benny’s big slices as possible. In a battle for the title of Pizza-Eating Champion of the World and a $2,800 prize purse, some of the top-ranked eaters squaring off include:

“Benny’s slice encapsulates everything the restaurant stands for: quality, flavor and satisfaction,” said Major League Eating Emcee, Sam Barclay, best known for Emceeing  Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest . “These eaters are hungry to make their mark with this Blacksburg staple.”

About Benny’s Pizza: Since 2011, enny’s has served up 28” pies and pizza by the slice, Benny’s provides quick, quality meals at a price everybody can afford.  With 30+ locations throughout the East Coast. Learn more about Benny’s Pizza, visit www.bennys.pizza and follow them @bennyperettis But really, check out their huge pizza, seeing is believing.

About Fat Lady Brewing: Started in 2021, Fat Lady Brewing has become known as Manayunk’s community bar. Patrons are invited to sit under the big top in their taproom and enjoy many events in their private upstairs space ranging from concerts, comedy shows, open mics, burlesque shows, pride events, plays/musicals and even private parties and weddings. Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @FatLadyBrewing.

About Major League Eating

Major League Eating is the world body that oversees all professional eating contests. The organization, which developed competitive eating and includes the sport’s governing body, the International Federation of Competitive Eating, helps sponsors to develop, publicize and execute world-class eating events in all varieties of food disciplines. MLE-sanctioned eating contests provide dramatic audience entertainment and offer an unparalleled platform for media exposure. Major League Eating holds approximately 70 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, NY. For more information, visit www.majorleagueeating.com and follow us on Twitter @eatingcontest.