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
Tucker Duke's Lunchbox
HEAD COOK: Brian Cartenuto
COMPETITION: World Burger Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: World Burger Championship
Chef Brian Cartenuto is owner and creator of Tucker Duke's Lunchbox. His philosophy on food is one of refined simplicity. Shop LOCAL first. Use local, seasonal ingredients to create a twist on old classics. He believes food has the power to create and invoke memories and that is precisely what he has set out to do. Brian's culinary resume is rather impressive, ranging from schooling at Johnson & Wales University to a number of Executive Chef positions at restaurants such as Anthony Bourdain's Brasserie and Dean & Deluca in Washington D.C. He was also a Season 1 Winner of Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen and won the All Stars competition making him the only "2 time" winner on the show. Brian continues to use his culinary prowess as he impresses and inspires critics across Florida with his take on burgers and southern comfort food at Tucker Duke's Lunchbox.
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