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
Paul Maloney
COMPETITION: World Chef Championship
Certified Executive Chef through the American Culinary Federation with 14 professional ACF medals in various categories to include, chocolate tallow sculptures, ice carving, individual hot food challenges, 2 man mystery basket challenges and individual mystery baskets. Also 2 years 1st place winner as team captain for Military Chefs summer BBQ challenge sponsored by Coca Cola and the American Culinary Federation 2010 and 2011 with 2 heavyweight championship title belts. 16 years honorable service in the US Navy as a cook and eventually as a Personal Chef working in Admirals private homes cooking daily for him and official guests and functions. Love the thrill of competing in culinary competitions, win or lose, its always a blast and get to meet so many new and enthusiastic people that share the same passion as I do. Spent over 12 years as a Personal Chef and part time catering. Love spending time helping others and sharing my culinary experiences with those that want to learn.