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
Team Mangia! Mangia!
HEAD COOK: Kara Arendsen
COMPETITION: World Burger Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: World Burger Championship
My name is Kara Arendsen, From a young age I really enjoyed baking. I was thrilled to accept my first job as a bakers apprentice when I was just 17 years old. After working at the bakery I decided to try out other professions but always kept baking as my favorite hobby. Nearly 15 years later I am now a hairstylist...about as far away from a professional cook as you can get! I have since expanded my foodie repertoire to include all things cooking and grilling, but I can still bake a mean cupcake. As an Italian woman there is nothing I enjoy more then honoring my roots by feeding the people I love a fantastic and healthy meal. I can't wait to share my passions at my first World Food Championships. Mangia! Mangia!