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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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Lawry's The Prime Rib

HEAD COOK: David Simmons

COMPETITION: World Chef Championship


An Executive Chef with over 45 years cooking experience. Born into a Restaurant Family, honed cooking skills while working 13 yrs for the Howard Johnson's company. Traveled around the country working and opening a variety of Restaurants before landing in Las Vegas, NV 23 years ago where I meet my wife while working for Marie Callender's Restaurant and Bakery. Attended the CIA in Napa Valley for baking and pastry. Executive Chef at Gallagher's Steakhouse in the New York, New York Hotel and Casino for eight years and currently Executive Chef at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Las Vegas. An 18 year Board Member and past Chairman of Chef's For Kids and a Board Member of the Nevada Restaurant Association and Chairman of the Membership Comittee. Named to the Best Chef America list in 2013 and 2014.