We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2025 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 2025 competitors!
COMPETITOR
Take a Bao
HEAD COOK: Ammar Alhasan
COMPETITION: World Sandwich Championship
For 12 years, I lived the corporate life—successful on paper, but unfulfilled in spirit. One day, I chose courage over comfort. I walked away from stability to chase a childhood dream: to become a chef and share the flavors of Bahrain with the world. Today, I stand on the stage of the World Food Championship for the second year in a row—not just as a competitor, but as proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. I carry with me the soul of my culture, the lessons of failure, and the fire of relentless passion. This journey is about more than food. It’s about honoring where I come from, inspiring others to follow their calling, and showing that when you lead with heart—anything is possible.
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