2019 Participating Chefs:
- The Bistro
- Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
- Grand Living & Citrus Hills
- Hippie Chick Cheesecake
- Joe's Family Restaurant
- Katch Twenty-Two Restaurant
- Lynn's Ice Cream and Belgian Waffles
- Mamas & The Tapas
- Mr. Paella by Primo's Kitchen
- OMG Pretzel Bites
- Oscar Penn's Restaurant
- Riviera Mexican Cantina
- Smokin' Good BBQ
- Sweet Suga's Grillin'
- Taste of Curry
- The Plantation
- World Fusion
This year’s winner will not only walk away with bragging rights but will take home a waived entry into the 2019 World Food Championships (WFC) in October. “We are expecting more than 500 competitive teams this year at our Main Event, a makeup of chefs, home cooks and pro teams from around the globe,” said Mike McCloud, the CEO and President of WFC. At the five-day WFC, international cooking tournament, WFC competitors will prepare food on-site in timed events that include preparation, speed, signature recipes and presentation. Next, the ultimate taste test will take place in front of certified Food Sport judges using WFC’s E.A.T.™Methodology. The 2019 championship categories include Bacon, Barbecue, Burger, Chef, Chili, Dessert, Recipe, Sandwich, Seafood, and Steak.