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
Chef Chase
HEAD COOK: Christian Arrants
COMPETITION: World Live Fire Championship
A Pensacola native, Chef Chase has been working in the culinary arts since the age of 14. He began his career as a dishwasher and worked his way up the ladder and eventually into fine dining downtown. He then showcased his talents at several prestigious hotels on Pensacola Beach where he has worked for the last 15 years. Chef Chase has competed in several competitions including the “Chef Showdown” at Taste of the Beach. He won first place in the Professional Division of the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club’s Gumbo Cookoff in 2022. He enjoys using local ingredients and learning more about local farms and products in the Panhandle.