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
US Coast Guard
HEAD COOK: Reba Persons
COMPETITION: World Noodle Championship
Honor graduate of Traverse City Tech Center’s culinary program in 2019. Participated in SKILLS USA two years in a row. Achieved my Associates Degree In applied Science from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute in 2021. Joined the Coast Guard in 2022, became a second class petty officer in 2023. Participated Galley Wars during LA Fleet Week 2025 representing the Coast Guard and taking home the medal.
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