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
Dione Cooley
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Valley of the Sun Regional
Dione Cooley has competed in chili cook-offs for over 30 years in ICS, CASI and Tolbert events. Former world champion in salsa and has placed in red and chili verde several times. I am at the top of the grand master list in both chili and chili verde. I am pleased to again be competing in the World Food Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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