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
Sweet Smoke Q
HEAD COOK: Jim Elser
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Suncoast BBQ Bash - Venice, FL
I've been competing in barbecue for 4 years with my 16 year old son. We mainly compete in the Florida Barbecue Association in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, we also compete in a few KCBS events each year. I started cooking barbecue for family and friends in Ohio and once I moved to Florida I started competing at the professional level. My passion is cooking, not just barbecue but all different types foods.