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
K & E's Little Smokers
HEAD COOK: James Golden
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Originally from Panama City Florida I started my career as an executive chef on the beach working with fresh seafood for 15 years before I became a corporate Italian chef for BDI based out of Columbus Ohio. I began traveling the country opening over 25 restaurants in my career until I settled back in Central Florida where I opened my own restaurant about 10 minutes from Disney. I successfully owned and operated this restaurant for 10 years. After I sold the restaurant 4 years ago I began doing professional BBQ competitions for both KCBS and FBA. Me and my wife currently own and operate an Italian contract only food truck and barbecue competition team. I have been competing since the early 90s in every category available.