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
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HEAD COOK: Daniel Alvarenga
COMPETITION: World Seafood Championship
Hey! My name is Daniel, and I am a First-Generation College Student at Dallas College. I also work at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Dallas Texas. I discovered my passion for cooking in high school. I had great mentors that helped guide and form this passion into a more sophisticated career-oriented love for the art of the kitchen. During my high school years, I competed in the State FCCLA Food Innovations and Culinary Events. I placed 1st at the state championships for Food Innovations, and I also placed top 10, at the State Level for Culinary. I love fresh and tropical flavors, and I find myself incorporating many of those flavors into my dishes. The vibrant colors make me feel nostalgic for my home country, El Salvador.