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
Aioli Gourmet Burgers
HEAD COOK: Thomas D Ambrosio
COMPETITION: World Burger Championship
Chef Thomas D’Ambrosio is a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America, and has over a decade of fine dining experience. He completed his apprenticeship at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. This was under certified Master Chef Richard Rosendale. Chef Thomas has competed and took home the gold in many culinary competitions across the country including Skills USA Nationals in Kansas City, where he placed first place in the nation, winner of the Scottsdale culinary Fests Burger battle for two years, Phoenix New times best burger, Devoured Culinary Classic Peoples Choice\\r\\nBeing born and raised in Arizona, Chef Thomas was happy to come back to his home-town and start, own, and operate Aioli Gourmet Burgers, Modern tortilla and Oak Wood Fire Pizza. Chef Thomas also graduated from NAU with a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Restaurant Management in 2009.\\r\\n
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