Sandwich and Dessert Competitors at WFC 2024

Written By Frankie Martinez

We’re back with another installment of Jay and Brian at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis. We dive in with competitors from the Sandwich and Dessert categories!

Interviews Include:

  • Damon Holter - Is a sandwich competitor and WFC legend.  He describes being a multi-time champion and his expectations for this year. Shares some tricks to recipes for an award winning $10,000 sandwich. Owner of Croix Valley Foods - find them on instagram @croixvalley  

  • Jennifer Norem  - Is the first-round sandwich competition 2nd place winner with a cobbler club sandwich. 

  • Kathy Harmon and Rowan - Team K-Hart Mom and family team share their experiences at WFC and their Grilled Gourmet Sandwich made with grilled quail, elk loin, and kangaroo.   

  • Rick Duffy  - Chef Rick D from Crow’s Foot BBQ and Taste of Canada winner. He shares his Double Duck Rueben with Smoked Duck Breast Sandwich made with King Cole Ducks. 

  • David Eaheart - American Pie Champion and dessert category competitor with The Chestnut Pig, and Prairie Fresh Pork salesman. He shares his unique dessert entry!

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