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
Richard Chauvin
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Great Lakes Regional
From Windsor, Ontario, Richard is one of a handful of Canadians competing this weekend. He is an ICS Master Cook in both Traditional Red Chili and Chili Verde. He has represented Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, West Virginia and Rhode Island at the World’s Championship Chili Cookoff, placing 5th in 2007 and 6th in 2010 in Traditional Red and 4th in 2006 in Chili Verde. Besides being an ICS cook and certified judge, Richard is also a certified BBQ judge and a member of the Fossil Fuelled Porkers, a Memphis in May Championship BBQ team.