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

Whiskey Bent BBQ

HEAD COOK: Chad Ward

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs "Smoke on the Water" BBQ – Winter Haven, FL


Whiskey Bent BBQ is a competitive BBQ team that has amassed 4 state championships, 5 reserve state championships and over 150 top 10 overall and category finishes. The team has competed in 13 states since hitting the professional circuit in November 2009.