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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!
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COMPETITOR
Benjamin's Bakery & Cafe
HEAD COOK: Danny Smith
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
I'm Chef Danny Smith, an Army Veteran and self taught Chef from Murrells Inlet, SC. I have been cooking 3⁸ years and competing 14 years. Creating new seafood dishes has become a passion with the freshest seafood off the boats and produce from the local farmers.