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

RnR GastroPub

HEAD COOK: AJ Benga

COMPETITION: World Burger Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Scottsdale Burger Battle


Born in St. Louis MO, I've been working in restaurants since I was 14. Whether in 5 diamond resorts or Mom n Pop smokehouses I've never lost my love for cooking.