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
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HEAD COOK: Michael Elefante
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
A Tucson native who literally grew up in the kitchen, Chef Michael Elefante has back to his roots and rejoining his family-owned restaurant, where for as far back as he can remember he was helping both his grandfather and father make pasta, pizza and sauce. In 2010, in order to gain more experience in the culinary world, Chef Elefante joined the culinary team at The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain. He moved up numerous ranks and through many kitchens and most recently held the position of Chef de Partie at Cayton’s Burger Bistro. Chef Elefante is looking forward to modernizing the old world traditions and cuisine of Mama Louisa’s. He has also been into competition BBQ since 2020 and won numerous awards and accolades along the way. When not in the kitchen, he can be found watching Food Network and spending time with his wife, daughter, and son. You can watch Chef Michael Elefante on Guys Grocery Games, Nothing But Noodles Episode Season 24 Episode 9.
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