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
Ribs Within
HEAD COOK: Doug Keiles
COMPETITION: Bacon World Championship
A 4 time bacon competitor, Doug will be competing in Burger this year! Doug is a driven, champion BBQ/Grilling competitor. After a high of 2nd place in Bacon overall in 2013, He is looking to succeed in a new category this year. In his 15 years cooking competitively, he has won multiple championships in BBQ, Grilling, He has his own line of USDA approved, all natural bacon, artisanal Bacon, "Bacon Guru Uncured Bacon", by Ribs Within. Doug also has a line of BBQ Rubs and seasonings, Ribs Within, that he uses in all of his competitions.