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

Team Indiana

HEAD COOK: Ross Katz

COMPETITION: World Chef Championship


A veteran of over 20 years in the restaurant industry, chef Ross now works as a chef consultant, private chef, and co-founder of the Junior Chef's Academy.