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
Cheesehead Chili
HEAD COOK: Michael Goodman
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: 2013 World Food Championships
Although primarily a home cook, I have been competing for the past 10 years in International Chili Society (ICS) and CASI sanctioned cook-offs. Having finished in the top 3 in over 60 contests, I take pride in my 1st place State Championship cook-offs including Missouri State (Chili Verde), Nebraska State (Salsa), Illinois State CASI (Traditional Red Chili), and Louisiana State (Traditional Red Chili). My team member, Jill Goldberg, and I take pride in my Cheesehead Chili moniker and are proud to represent the great State of Wisconsin (Go Pack!!).