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
Island View casino Gulfport Ms
HEAD COOK: David Crabtree
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Currently Executive Chef of Island view casino resort in Gulfport MS. New Orleans Trained chef /Delgado Culinary Arts Program associate’s degree. 45 years of experience in various restaurants, clubs, and casinos. Numerous awards in sanctioned and unsanctioned competitions spanning his career. Balance in life comes from showing his cars at car shows, time with family, boating, skiing, and fishing. Previous World Food Championships results 2018 sous chef on the team winning the final table in New Orleans La. 2016 steak category 12th place Top 10 finish 2017 Seafood category 4th place 2018 Seafood category 3rd place 2019 Seafood Category 4th place 2021 Seafood Category 6th place 2022 Seafood Category 4th place 2023 Seafood category 5th place Seeking another trip to the final table! Currently competes with his wife of 35 years Mary Louise.