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
Carrie Parker
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: 2012 WildCard Draw
Last week I finished 2nd for my traditional red chili in the World Championship Chili Cook-off in Charleston, WV!!! been cooking in competitive chili cook-offs for 18 years. At the age of 36, I am the youngest Grand Master cook in the International Chili Society. This year was my 12th year to qualify for the ICS World Championhip Chili Cook-off. In addition to competing against chili cooks across the country, my biggest competitors (and supporters) are in my family and include my husband, mom, dad, sister and brother-in-law! Good luck to my family this year!!!!