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
Sugarfire Smokehouse
HEAD COOK: Mike Johnson
COMPETITION: Bacon World Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Southern Illinois Showdown
Chef/owner of Sugarfire Smokehouse bbq restaurants in St. Louis. Chef/owner previously of 10 restaurants in St. Louis. Trained under Emeril LaGasse, Charlie Trotter, Joachim Splichal, amongst others and also in France.