09/30/2026
Alright, I didn't initially want to ask but I have had so so many encourage me not to let this opportunity pass us by just because I didn't want to have to ask. Y'all this is a huge opportunity and an even bigger honor to even be welcomed to WFC. When I think about our first competition and how many competed just to get THIS opportunity, I truly am humbled. After culinary school, I started my family young and for the past almost 8 years, I have done what I could with my career from home. I've built a beautiful business with an amazing support system. But I haven't felt like a chef for a long time because I've been baking from home most of my career at this point. I had major imposter syndrome going into last weekend. Being welcomed back by our industry, hanging out and meeting chefs from all over Texas, sharing our love of food, etc it truly brought back that sense of belonging in me. I am truly honored to have this opportunity at Worlds. Now I don't feel like I'm prepared...BUT I know that I can do hard things. I am really good at trying my best and that's what I intend to do. I am going into this with no expectations other than gaining experience. I feel I already won because I earned this opportunity.
How can you help?
I have a GoFundMe set up if you'd like to help contribute to our costs!! Any amount is helpful! I am a teacher, I'm not doing many pop ups as of late, and we have 4 kids. Following our dreams can cost a bit sometimes 😅 So I'm trying my best to be optimistic that we can raise enough funds to help us get there! This would help us with travel, lodging, supplies, etc. We are already blessed that WFC waived our $1000 entry fee!
Also--
If you're a business and would like to sponser us $250 we will wear your business logo on our coats during the competition!
Hi everyone, thank you all so much for your continued support… Karina Davila needs your support for Support Our Journey to the 2026 World Food Championship
