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

Matt Southmayd

COMPETITION: Smithfield Smokin' Hot Challenge


I'm a home cook who loves cooking for his friends and family and apparently I'm not too bad at it either. My goal is to cook great tasting food and have fun doing it.