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
Franks Outback
HEAD COOK: Danny Smith
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
With 40 years of culinary experience and 14 years of competitive accolades, I, Chef Danny Smith, an Army Veteran and self-taught chef from Murrells Inlet, SC, have established a reputation for excellence. A six-time World Food Championship competitor, I achieved a top-ten ranking in 2022. My focus is on creating unique seafood dishes using the finest, locally-sourced ingredients from South Carolina's coastal waters and family-owned farms.