We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2024 World Food Championships. And we are always proud to announce our special guests and celebrity judges participating in our judging events across the nation - we're sure the championship food certainly helps! Best of luck to our 2024 competitors!
COMPETITOR
Shanna Elliott
COMPETITION: World Dessert Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Las Vegas Cupcake Bakeoff
I was born the oldest of nine children in rural Missouri. Being the oldest, I grew up in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother. Cooking, baking & laughing together…in my opinion it was the best training ever. My love for creating delicious dishes for others only blossomed as I grew older. While in high school I won several awards for cooking. Many times I cooked for the entire teaching staff. Although in college I studied primary school education, I never lost my passion for baking and cooking. All my life I have enjoyed spoiling my loved ones with tasty treats. During the past five years, I have baked and decorated themed cupcakes in the evenings and weekends for customs orders from acquaintances to businesses. In 2012 and 2013 I competed in the Las Vegas Cupcake Bakeoff winning 1st place in 2013. When I am not baking or cooking I love anything that gives me an adrenaline rush, like skydiving, bungee jumping, surfing, snow skiing, and scuba diving. When I need to relax I enjoy photography, hiking, and spending time with my boyfriend, Joshua. I’m the proud mother of two amazing kids, Jordan & Scotty. I am extremely competitive and I’m ready for this competition!