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
BLAZIN BARRELS BBQ
HEAD COOK: Barnaby Antunez
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
I am a Mexican-American chef born and raised in Southern California trying to bring authentic Mexican flavors into competition BBQ. My passion for cooking began as a child helping my mom in the kitchen and grew after spending a few years in culinary school. That grew into a Taco Catering business that I’ve had for 6 years. In 2023, I entered my first World Food Championships and finished 3rd.