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 Hungry Chef
HEAD COOK: Keoni Simmons
COMPETITION: World Sandwich Championship
Award-winning Chef Keoni Simmons grew up in Huntington Beach, CA. He received his first cookbook in 5th Grade and since then, has become very passionate about food. His multi-cultural background has given him the ability to cook many different styles, most preferably Pacific Rim comfort food. When he’s not cooking up a storm, he’s following his team- the Pittsburgh Steelers, watching new movies in theaters, or exploring the craft beer scene of Southern California. A veteran of the World Food Championships, Keoni has placed Top Ten in the sandwich category in both Las Vegas, NV (2013) and Kissimmee, Florida (2014).