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
STEVO'S BBQ TEAM HENDERSON NEVADA
HEAD COOK: STEPHEN NIETO
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
My name is Stephen, aka Stevo Nieto. I am originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, but have made Southern Nevada my home. I first started cooking on Las Vegas strip as a youngster for my Executive Chef cousin. I left for the army serving in different places, (some I won't talk about) I came back to Las Vegas and worked in different casinos cooking from fine dining to line cook. I ended up cooking for Nellis Air Force base for the next 20 years. My passion is cooking, and Competitions BBQ is my release from my PTSD demons.