Chef brings international Chaines De Rotisserie award back home to Chicago

ByTony Smith, WLS
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Young chef wins international competition
Hometown chef Joey Baffoe talks about his award.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chef Joseph (Joey) Baffoe is the youngest American to win the International Chaines de Rotisserie competition.



Chef Joey received the honor back on October 7, 2023. He joined ABC 7 Eyewitness after returning from his overseas competition trip last month.




The 25-year-old chef is from Lemont area. Chef Joey is making Chicago Proud as the second American ever to win the culinary award. To follow Chef Joey's journey, click here and here.

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