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
Fin & Fork
HEAD COOK: Matt Shipp
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Born and raised on the Gulf Coast, Matt and Regina Shipp have taken the best of their experiences of twenty-five years in the restaurant industry to create Fin & Fork. Starting in the kitchen at age twelve, Matt is a graduate of Loyola of New Orleans, and the Culinary Institute of America. Matt and Regina share a love for food, wine, and the Gulf Coast lifestyle with their two daughters. Chef Matt Shipp has competed in several competitions, all for local charities