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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

Hachie Culinary

HEAD COOK: Mackenzie Mills

COMPETITION: World Sandwich Championship


Z Mills has had quite a career for someone so young! From their championship appearance on Food Network’s Chopped Junior, to judging their culinary idols in that show’s “Make Me a Judge” tournament, to a long top 6 run on the inaugural season of the Emmy nominated “Top Chef Junior” to catering in their hometown of Waxalothian, Chef Z is reaching for the stars.  Not satisfied with their time in front of the cameras, Z has sought and embraced opportunities to intern in various high-end kitchens in the metroplex, from Ocean Prime to Chef Dean Fearing’s eponymous restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton. On the home front, Z and their older sister Aly have partnered up to create and market “Chef Z’s TexSass BBQ Sauce” - hopefully the next big thing in Texas BBQ!  With all of this, Z has found time to be active at Waxahachie High School, leading the Culinary program as its President, Captaining the State-qualified BBQ competition team, an officer in musical theater, President of the Gay-Straight Alliance, and carrying a place in the top 10% of their Senior class. Beyond this, Z remains active in their Midlothian community, acting as a judge in the Bridges’ Foundation BBQ Bash, supporting Manna House, and volunteering for various community projects. Proud of their Texan roots, the (formerly) blue-haired chef is just getting started!