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
El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
HEAD COOK: Anthony Serrano
COMPETITION: World Recipe Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Scottsdale Spice
I was born and raised in the restaurant business. My family started our first restaurant shortly after I was born. Many of my fondest and earliest memories are in the kitchen. I learned much from my Father and other cooks in our restaurants. After working for years in my families restaurants I decided to attend culinary school where I graduated with a Bachelor of Art Degrees in the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Management. Since then I have married and settled in Chandler where I have opened my own restaurant. My love of cooking hasn't waned over the years. I have a new love in food competitions as a way to further express my techniques and passion. In the past few years I have won over 40 trophies at different local Arizona food competitions.