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

5 Finger BBQ

HEAD COOK: Michael Cerchiara

COMPETITION: World Invitational Steak Championship - SCA


Founded in 2012, 5 Finger BBQ is a KCBS competition team led by Pit master Michael "Church" Cerchiara, and wife, Rosemary Colvin. Qualification for the 2016 World Food Championships came by winning the steak category at the Smokin' Hot BBQ San Juan.