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
Dances with Smoke Barbeque
HEAD COOK: Tom Wallin
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Washington State Spring BBQ Championship
Tom Wallin is the owner of Dances With Smoke BBQ & Grilling Spice Rubs and Pitmaster for Dances With Smoke Barbeque. He has competed in approximately 100 BBQ competitions in the past 9 years. During his career, he has been Grand Champion 10 times including the 2008 Canadian National BBQ Championship, Washington State BBQ Championship (multiple times), and Oregon State BBQ Championship. He has also be Reserve Grand Champion 16 times, including the 2009 Canadian National BBQ Championship, and state championships in Washington (multiple times), Oregon (multiple times), Montana, and the province of British Columbia.