
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
Sizzlin' Grits
HEAD COOK: Chelsea Gieselmann
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Chelsea’s culinary training began in her grandmother’s and great-grandmother's kitchen when she was knee high to a grasshopper. Since then, she has honed in her culinary style and love of being in the kitchen. This Alabama based chef and food blogger, dominated Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, 3-1 in the Food Network Outchef’d Season 3 Episode 2 and also placed 3rd in the WFC Rice Category in 2024. Being in the south, she has clenched to her southern roots creating elevated dishes that peak the mind and taste buds of those enjoying her creations.