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
Team Nooga
HEAD COOK: Dao Le
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: World Seafood Championship
Following graduation from Johnson & Wales in Miami, FL, moved to Cleveland, OH for a Sous Chef position in an Italian restaurant. Served as Executive Chef in Pittsburgh, PA at a French restaurant and has opened multiple American dining establishments in Chattanooga, TN, including a fine dining establishment and several casual dining restaurants. Previously worked as Executive Chef at Mystic Java, Northshore Grille, Cibo, High Point, and Champions Golf & Country Club. Currently is the Executive Chef at the Whirlpool facility in Cleveland, TN.