The voting for participation in our giveaway has closed!

We’re excited to share that the winner of our 11th WPKitchen lunch giveaway, proudly sponsored by Hammad Shahzad, will be revealed in our next post!

Hammad Shahzad is a dedicated Software Engineer skilled in CMS development, especially WordPress and Shopify. Builds user-friendly websites and online stores for global clients, using the latest tools and trends. Fluent in English, enjoys working with diverse teams and making a positive impact.

Learn more about Hammad: Giveaway Sponsor #011: Hammad Shahzad

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jesse is not just another professional in the tech world; he is the Head of WP Cloud at Automattic — the company behind WordPress.com. But titles don’t define him. Missions do. His mission? To make WordPress-as-a-Service available to every corner of the digital world — fast, accessible, and built on a platform that understands WordPress like no other.

Read more about Jesse here: Honorary Guest #011: Jesse Friedman

We’re honored to have Jesse join us as our special guest for Giveaway #011. He’ll be lending a hand in selecting the winner!

ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY

We like to keep things easy and honest — no tricks, no pressure to perform. Just a quick poll with our 190+ freelancer friends on WhatsApp and another one on LinkedIn. A total of 16 real people voted. And here we are!

📅 Giveaway ends: Thursday, 17th July 2025
📊 LinkedIn Poll: https://lnkd.in/dJxERTGu

Even a warm lunch can quietly say, “You matter.” After hours spent squashing bugs, managing deadlines, and balancing client work, a simple, homemade meal becomes more than just food—it becomes a pause. A moment of care. A subtle but powerful reminder that in the hustle of digital life, someone sees you. This isn’t about giveaways or free meals. It’s about creating a space where recognition feels personal, and connection feels real.

Today marks our 11th giveaway lunch—a small act that carries big meaning. These aren’t just meals; they’re moments of care, shared with real people from the WordPress world. With each step forward, our community grows closer. That’s why we’ve welcomed trusted voices from WordPress to help us choose the next winner, not as guests, but as part of our family. Scroll down and feel the heart behind the last few meals. This is what kindness looks like.

We’re showcasing each participant with a photo, name, title, and link to make the selection feel more personal and thoughtful. Since our guest selector may not know everyone, a simple title like “WordPress Plugin Author” adds context and makes the process more meaningful—it’s not just about picking a random name.

And who knows? If a guest wants to connect later, this page makes it easy to reach out. One friendly lunch could be the start of something bigger.

Giveaway #011 — 17 July, 2025

Meet the Participants

Abdullah Adil
Won Twice

Hamza Ehsan
Won Once

Adnan Naeem
Software Engineer

Zuhad Babar
E-commerce VA

Fiza Adil
Won Once

Hasnain Akbar
Graphic designer

Bilal Hassan
WordPress Developer

Hammad Rasheed
Won Once

Mohsin Ali

Fahad Ikram
Aspiring Data Scientist

Dastgir Sabri
Won Once

Ijaz Ul Haq
Business Analyst

Muhammad Sulaiman
React JS Developer

Zafar Iqbal
SEO Specialist

Hashtag Asad
WordPress Developer

Noman Farooq
Android Developer

Abdullah Hamid
Video Editor

Jahanzeb Ehsan
Social Media Strategist

Atif Naseem
Business Developer

Zubair Zahid
WordPress Support Pro

Hammad Shahzad
WordPress Developer

Waqas Ahmad
SEO Specialist

Muhammad Hamad
1:1 Coding Mentor

Hassan Sardar
SEO Specialist

Usama Zahoor
UI/UX Designer

Fazl Ullah
WordPress Developer

Haris Ilyas
Digital Marketer

Talal Ahmad
Shopify Dev

Raheel Arshad
Won Once

We’ve scheduled this update to notify Jesse on X.com (formerly Twitter) sometime between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM Easter Time. He’ll take a moment to scroll through each name and face, and choose the one that stands out to him.

And who knows—he might even share what caught his attention. Maybe a quick note, a short story, or just a spark that made someone shine.

Fingers crossed! Sometimes, the smallest gestures lead to the most unexpected joy.

Stay tuned—our next post will reveal the winner of the 10th lunch giveaway. Good luck to everyone who took part!