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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

Awesome Q

HEAD COOK: John Hokanson

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Open Registration


Awesome Q Championship BBQ Team I'm John Hokanson and I'm a Sonny's BBQ Pitmaster. I compete in professional BBQ events in primarily the FBA. My restaurants are located in Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Port Charlotte and Tallahassee. I'm married with no children. In the past 1.5 yeas we have had 22 top 5 category finishes and a Grand Champion in the Atlanta BBQ Festival. I cook every contest with my employee's. It's a great way to have fun, compete and train. I love the people in BBQ their always stepping up to help each other and their communities.