We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2024 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 2024 competitors!
CELEBRITY JUDGE
Lesa Berard
2014 WFC Judge
Lesa Berard of Lincolnville, Maine, is the Brand Manager/Sales Coordinator for Penobscot McCrum LLC of Belfast, Maine. Penobscot McCrum is a fully vertical Maine family enterprise; five potato farmer generations strong. Every product begins with perfect Maine potato and ends with the finest frozen potato specialty products on the market today, from farm to table. She considers herself a foodie and enjoys traveling & cooking in her free time. She won her first bake-off in the second grade. This #TopTater judge is ready to walk & talk all things potatoes with the U.S. Potato Board in Vegas!