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
Croix Valley Foods
HEAD COOK: Lu Holter
COMPETITION: World Pasta Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: 2014 World Pasta Championship Top 10
Lu Holter is an enthusiastic & creative BBQ competitor and home cook. She loves all foods and is passionate about finding new ways to use ingredients in dishes. She qualified by placing in the top ten for pasta in 2014 and is looking forward to competing again. She and her husband, Damon, own Croix Valley Foods in River Falls, WI. They produce all natural sauces, marinades, dry rubs, spices and Bloody Mary seasonings. The have won numerous international awards with their products and are both fiercely competitive. Damon placed in the top ten in the sandwich category last year and will be assisting Lu in pasta and competing again himself.