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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!

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Pucketts Boathouse

HEAD COOK: Carlos Garcia

COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship

QUALIFYING EVENT: Music City Cookoff


Garcia's culinary career began at the age of 12 years old in Guadalajara, Mexico. After graduating from Escoffier Culinary School In Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, he became executive chef at Oui, a French restaurant in Guadalajara. Seeking new opportunities, Garicia and his family moved to the United States 15 years ago. He began his US career as Executive Chef at Pie in the Sky Pizza, Mount Pleasant Grille, and Jeffrey's Grill in Tennessee. Garcia is currently the Head Chef at Puckett's Boathouse in Franklin, Tennessee.