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
Fireman Derek's World Famous Pies
HEAD COOK: Derek Kaplan
COMPETITION: World Dessert Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Tastemaker's Choice
I have been baking for 12 years and running a business for almost 5 years. I am a City of Miami Fireman and a pastry chef on my off days. I am the cook at the station and I make breakfast, lunch and dinner for 17 guys every shift. Also, I own and operate Fireman Derek's World Famous Pies food truck.