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
Cherokee Casino
HEAD COOK: Thomas Mangos
COMPETITION: Bacon World Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Bacon Bowl
I started in the buffet as a production cook with no experience. I moved up from there to different areas and eventually to Sous Chef. I went to culinary school while working as the chef of Flint Creek Steakhouse. I am now the Buffet Chef at the Cherokee Casino and Hotel in West Siloam Springs, OK.