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
Dorsey Culinary Academy
HEAD COOK: Natalia Tarnavsky
COMPETITION: World Chef Championship
Associates and Bachelors Degrees from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (2000, 2001); Certified Executive Chef awarded 2014 ACF Salon F4 Mystery Basket Category Medal Winner: Bronze 2013 and 2015; Silver 2014,2016 and 2018; Gold 2017; Social Connection Winner (Detroit): Burger Bash-Best all Around 2016 and 2017; Mac and Brews- Most Unique and Best all Around 2016 and Most Unique 2018; Bacon Bash- best Overall (People's Choice) 2018; Culinary Instructor and Catering Director for Dorsey Schools Roseville and Pontiac, Michigan Native Michigander of Ukrainian decent- born Natalia Christina Lypeckyj; 3 children: Roman, Christina and Melania