The Quiet King of Cuisine: Collin Hilton’s Road to World Food Champion

In this episode, we sit down with Collin Hilton, Chef de Cuisine at Cunningham Restaurant Group and a newly crowned World Food Champion. Hilton shares his journey from an unlikely start in the kitchen to winning big on a national stage—at the World Food Championships Final Table---and a $150,000 pay day. Known for his quiet confidence and precision, Hilton opens up about how cooking has changed his life, Indy’s underrated food scene and the inspiration for his award-winning dishes.