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 Naptown
HEAD COOK: Ian Stricklin
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
I am a professional al chef that has been in the industry for 15 years. I caught the competition bug last year and it lead me all the way to a 6th place finish in the Open chili championship! I’m looking forward to competing many times in the future.
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