We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2023 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 2023 competitors!
COMPETITOR
Second City Smoke
HEAD COOK: Wade Fortin
COMPETITION: World Burger Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: Bull Burger Battle - Chicago
Chef Wade Fortin has been cooking professionally for 20 years. Recently he has joined up with teammate Andrew Wiegand to form the Second City Smoke competition BBQ team. Even though they have only been competing for two and a half years, they have already achieved the status of one of the top teams in the Midwest by qualifying for the Sam's Club national championship finals. Winning the Bull Burger Challenge in Chicago was just the first step in the quest for the World Food Championship Title. Chef Fortin takes great pride in designing a burger that is unique. He believes that if you start with the best mix of Prime Beef and then add specific accompaniments that have bold flavors, spice, and texture you will have a burger that truly stands above all others.
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