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
Top of the Rock
HEAD COOK: Gregory Wiener
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Scottsdale Sizzlin' Showdown
Gregory Wiener is the Executive Chef & Director of Restaurants at The Buttes Marriott Resort. He oversees all culinary operations at the resort including the signature restaurant, Chef Wiener joined the Buttes from The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in Carefree, AZ where he held the title of Executive Sous Chef overseeing all culinary operations of the Resort including three restaurants, a bakery, catering facilities, and two bars. Prior to the Boulders Chef Greg was at the JW Marriott Desert Springs-Palm Springs, California where he held the position of Chef de Cuisine and later Senior Sous Chef Tournant for three years overseeing the fine dining restaurant, Ristorante Tuscany, as well as the other dining facilities on property. Earlier, Chef Greg was Chef de Partie for Aquavit, a restaurant in Minneapolis Minnesota and New York which has garnered much national acclaim.