We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2025 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 2025 competitors!

COMPETITOR

TrueBud BBQ

HEAD COOK: Tim Grant

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Chubby Hubby BBQ Bash


Started this team to bring all my buds together from all over the country. We grew up calling each other "TRUEBUD" and that's how the team name formed. You won't find a closer knit group of friends than none other than the members of TRUEBUD BBQ!