
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
Sand and Cedar Taverna
HEAD COOK: Joshua phillips
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
I have been in the restaurant industry for over a decade going on 15 years. I worked my way up from a little pizza shop to Executive chef helping open multiple restaurants along my way. I have worked Italian cuisine, upscale steakhouses, Mediterranean and a lot in between. Outside of work I like to play guitar or spend time with my wife and six kids.