
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
Krabby KC Chefs
HEAD COOK: Jesse Vega Sr.
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Chef Jesse Vega I have over 4 decades of culinary experience, I am a proud Kansas City Chef, Pro Start Educator and regional food competitor. My specialty is American Italian cuisine, I am an experienced butcher and award winning ice cream maker. I have traveled 48 US States cooking in every major expo hall and convention center in the USA. As Chairman of the Greater Kansas City Chefs Association I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of chef's and hospitality professionals! I am thrilled to be competing in this years World Food Championships - I will definitely push my talents to create exciting bold flavors and give the crowd my best possible performance! I have deep respect for the training I have received from my culinary mentors and I will passionately honor my Mexican American Heritage throughout the competition.