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

Down Home Cooking

HEAD COOK: Robert Kewley

COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship


I'm just an everyday long haul truck driver and father who enjoys cooking. I took an interest in cooking because my grandfather was a chef in the navy. I have been at WFC for the last 3 years now and can’t wait to come for the fourth.