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

Midkiff Mafia

HEAD COOK: Bernie Phillips

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Texas Independence Day Celebration


Been cooking for about 5 years. Very competitive. 2012 LSBS Cooker of the Year - over 13,000 miles driven that year.