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
Davidson/Bryant High Schools
HEAD COOK: Rachel Baxter
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Our team is led by four high school seniors – Marquis Mingo, Raelon Oroark, Marhyia Averhart are from Davidson High School and Jonathan Brooks of Bryant High School, both in Mobile, Alabama. Marquis has participated in a Senior Bowl grilling event with Bo Jackson and he and Raelon were both Jr. Judges at the “Taste of the Bayou” qualifying event last spring. Marhyia helps cook for the Boys and Girls Club. Jonathan grew up in a restaurant family. These students are mentored and taught by Rachel Baxter and Annette Johnson.