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
Ruckus Family
HEAD COOK: Brena McDermott
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
Recipient of a Golden ticket through the 2018 Tolbert Washington State Chili Cook-off: Brena will represent Washington and cook on behalf and in memory of her father, who was a repeat WFC contender. She was born and raised in Washington and has enjoyed being side kick and sous chef for her Dad in Chili cook-offs across the state for the last 10+ years. While she loves to cook at home, this will be her second competition and first time at the World Food Championships.