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
Kalen Halter
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Arizona State Open - Casa Grande, AZ
I am active CASI cook and have been for several years. I am the current Arizona State Champion and have qualified for the Terlingua World Chili Championship several times. I cook with a local group called the Insane Chili Posse.