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
Dr. Nordy's BBQ
HEAD COOK: Jeff Northcut
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Cherokee Strip Cookoff
Jeff Northcutt is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist AND the pitmaster of Dr. Nordy's BBQ. Dr. Nordy has been "delivering" high quality BBQ and competing in Kansas City Barbecue Society barbecue competitions since 2012. Though only competing in 8 competitions so far this year, Dr. Nordy's has scored two Grand Championships. The latest one, the Cherokee Strip Cookoff in Ponca City, OK, qualified him for the WFC this year. Jeff loves to compete, and BBQ competitions are "something a fat-kid can compete in and do well."