
We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2021 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 2021 competitors!

COMPETITOR
Orangeburg Country Club
HEAD COOK: Peter Spear
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
I am currently hold multiple certifications including Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation, Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA) from the American Culinary Federation, a Worlds Certified Executive Chef (WCEC) from the World Association of Chefs, and Pro Chef Level 2 (PCII) from the Culinary Institute of America. I am also preparing for the Certified Master Chef (CMC) I have the plans to take the test on its next cycle. I have over 25 medals in ACF culinary competitions across the United States. I was one of the founding members to help restart the Raleigh NC ACF chapter; I held the position as chapter secretary for the past two years. I also received the American Culinary Federations Presidential Medallion in 2018 one of only 23 chefs to receive this honor last year. Along with running a culinary program, I work with the local police department and host kids cooking camps 4 to 6 times a year. Besides be in the kitchen I spend time with my son who is 10 years old. I am an avid outdoors person, from hiking, surfing, kayaking, and viewing nature.