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

Jose Antonio Hernandez

HEAD COOK: Jose Antonio Hernandez

COMPETITION: Bacon World Championship


I am a Venezuelan Chef from Caracas who immigrated to the United States 5 years ago. I have been searching for opportunities to enhance my skills in the kitchen and am excited to be part of this year's World Food Championship! My specialties are authentic Venezuelan cuisine (ceviche, arepas, seafood, etc.) but I love challenging myself to create culinary fusions from varying cultures - Asian, South American, French, and other international foods.