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
Big D's Butts 'N Stuff
HEAD COOK: Donnie Ricketts
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
In 2012, after losing a job of 21 years, Donnie knew how to do 2 things: cook and teach medical subjects, being a National Regisrered Paramedic. Cooking won out. We opened a family- operated BBQ restaurant and have been in business for 4 years. In 2014 Big D's was voted al.com People's Choice Rib Champion. With God's help, Big D's dream of being a household name is on the horizon. Hard work, a great team and new menu items almost weekly are helping make the dream come true.