YouTuber, Food Influencer, and Competitive Eater, Joel Hansen takes on El Gigante at The Pennant!

This Sunday, May 1, The Pennant will host Joel Hansen (Model vs. Food) in their El Gigante food challenge. Joel is widely known in the foodie world for his massive food competition wins, and his current Guinness World Record for Most Ice Cream Eaten in 30 Seconds!

A recent social media post on The Pennant Facebook page highlighting the 21 st El Gigante fail, garnered the attention of Joel, who then reached out to the restaurant to inquire about the challenge. His current Midwest tour allowed for a stop in Topeka to take on the undefeated El Gigante burger, weighing in at four pounds, with a side of fries.

“We’re always trying out innovative ideas at The Pennant.” Said Seth Wagoner, CEO AIM Strategies LLC. “El Gigante was the brainchild of our Kitchen Manager, Evelio Mariano. He put together this massive burger that would be impossible for the average person to complete, but there are those out there who like a good challenge, and we have fun watching them try!”

El Gigante is a much bigger version of The Pennant’s PB&J Burger. It includes three-and-a-half pounds of Angus beef, a pound of black pepper bacon, and smothered with a Thai peanut butter spread and wild berry jelly. It’s so big a special bun has to be sourced from a local bakery. The challenge also includes a side of The Pennant’s famous Timeless fries.

“We’re excited to see if El Gigante meets its first defeater,” said Todd Renner, General Manager, The Pennant.” Joel Hansen has an incredible following and we’re excited to see a local restaurant highlighted on a national and international level!”

The public is invited to watch the challenge live on Sunday, May 1 at 5:00pm at The Pennant, 915 S Kansas Ave, in Downtown Topeka.