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

Haulin' Butt BBQ

HEAD COOK: Bobby Lankford

COMPETITION: World Barbecue Championship


Drag Racer turned to BBQ competitor. Competing in BBQ since 2010 Recently competed in The National Finals of the Sam's Club National BBQ Tour and received 5th place in pork.