Carla Hall — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Honored as Grande Dame by Les Dames d’Escoffier for extraordinary contributions to food, beverage, and hospitality.
Serves as a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Host, and Master of Ceremonies at Adventure Follows Ltd.
Founded Alchemy Caterers in 2001 and owned Carla Hall Southern Kitchen from 2016 to 2018.
Author of 'Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration' (2018) and the children's book 'Carla and the Christmas Cornbread' (2021).
Hosts 'Chasing Flavors' on Max, judges Food Network shows, and co-hosted ABC’s 'The Chew' for seven years (2011-2018).
Graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (1986) and earned a Culinary Career Training certificate from L'Academie de Cuisine.

Biography

Carla Hall is an American chef, television personality, and author, recognized for her engaging presence and culinary philosophy of 'cooking with love.' She currently works as a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Host, and Master of Ceremonies at Adventure Follows Ltd. Hall also appears as a Television Host/Judge/Personality for Carla Hall TV Appearances and as a Voice Over Artist.

Hall first gained widespread recognition as a contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars.