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
Piggin' Whiskey
HEAD COOK: Emily Bench
COMPETITION: World Dessert Championship
I have been working in the culinary industry for 20+ years. I lead the pastry program for a fine dining restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I have competed on the Pro BBQ circuit for several years, having won many 1st Place Dessert Categories, Including a perfect score at the American Royal, and a 3rd Place Dessert at the Jack Daniel's World Championship. Most recently I won 1st Place in Dessert at the Smokeslam in Memphis, also with a perfect score.