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
Porky Butts BBQ
HEAD COOK: Blane hunter
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Open Registration
I started cooking with my father at the young age of 12 after a few years of assisting my father at BBq contest and small catering events I decided to become a professional chef or "Fry cook" at seafood restaurant. After three years and moving up to the grill I moved to Wisconsin to pursue my career. Applied at Johnson &wales in 2007 after a short stint in Rhode Island I moved back to Wisconsin for schooling and to Run a private country club.In 2001 I moved to Nebraska to run a Corporate Hunting Lodge where I am still at today. In 2012 I started competing in KCBS bbq comps and Loving it !!!