
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
Embassy Suites Denton
HEAD COOK: Mario Hernandez
COMPETITION: World Vegetarian Championship
I started cooking when I was 17 years, as a dishwasher for a hotel chain and work my way up to my current position. I learned new skills by working with different chefs and continue learning every day from others, I have a total 31 years working in the culinary department.