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
Furlongs Smoke & Seafood
HEAD COOK: Drew Wilson
COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship
Hailing from Louisville, KY, and now based in Minnesota, Drew Wilson is a BBQ pitmaster who brings fine dining finesse to the smoker. Trained under Danny Meyer at New York’s Union Square Café, Drew blends classic techniques with bold Midwest flavors, creating sustainable, memorable, and approachable dishes. At the World Food Championships in Indianapolis, he’s firing up the grill to showcase vibrant, fun BBQ that celebrates local ingredients with a creative twist.
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