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

Big Papa's Country Kitchen

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: 2012 World Food Championships


Big Papa's Country Kitchen, Dana and Janet Hillis, Naples, Florida. Competing in Professional BBQ Competitions for 7 years. Competed last year in the World Food Championship and won Reserve Grand Champion. Looking forward to going to Vegas and competing again in the World Food Championship.