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
Dione Cooley
COMPETITION: World Open Chili Championship
QUALIFYING EVENT: 2012 WildCard Draw
Reno's Red Hot Mama has cooked competition chili since 1982 as a member of International Chili Society and CASI. I am at the top of the grand master list in both red chili and chili verde. 2002 salsa world champion. I have placed 4th and 5th in red chili in ICS world championships and a 2nd and 2 3rd place finishes in chili verde in the world. I have cooked in 26 states, two provinces in Canada and two states in Mexico. I look forward to participating in the ultimate food fight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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