all-star talent
At MCFW, we’re all about highlighting the exceptional talent that makes our city sing. From celebrated chefs, master pitmasters, creative food purveyors and culinary storytellers — you’ll find no shortage of stars at the festival.
Continue to check back as we update daily with new participants!
Dung "Junior" Vo
Noko Hospitality, Kase x Noko
Mark Waldo
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Vivek Surti
Tailor
Mignon Francois
The Cupcake Collection
Cortney LaCorte
Featured Author and Panelist
Megan Williams
etch/etc. Restaurants
Julio Hernandez
Maiz de la Vida
Kristin Beringson
Henley
Philippe Chow
Philippe Chow
Pete "Panini Pete" Blohme
Panini Pete's
Tony Valinoti
Deluca's Pizzeria
Katie Jacobs
Featured Author and Panelist
Brian Riggenbach
The Mockingbird
Mikey Coronado
Tio Fun
Brian Morris
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Molly James
Big Bad Breakfast
Marcio Florez
Limo Peruvian Eatery
Julie Oku
O-Ku Sushi Nashville
Frank Pullara
Culaccino and Culamar
Mark Grimes
A. Marshall Hospitality
Steven Agosto
Prime + Proper
Sean "Big Daddy" Porter
Daddy's Dogs
Andrew Rodriguez
Blue Aster
Omar Bernal
The Sicilian Butcher
Marcelo Han
Superica
Matt Needle
Little Rey
Mike Parhm
The Optimist
CJ Jacobson
ABA
Shane Nasby
Cledis Burgers
Alex Belew
Chinwag
Ty Palms
GATHRE at Hotel Fraye
Chris Espanol
Oak Steakhouse Nashville
Chris Ayala
Indaco Nashville
Amy Yimnoi
A-Roi by Smiley Thai
Kate Ross
HEARTS Nashville
Trey Dyer
Mesero
Michael Ground
Soho House Nashville
Joshua Pullen
Villa Castrioti
Mark Vuckovich
Decker & Dyer
Danny Kirgan
Postino
Jose Medoza
COA Nashville
Victor Albisu
Taco Bamba
Ben Brainard
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Leigh Kingsbery
Waldo's Chicken & Beer
Andrew Dodd
Little Hats Italian Market
Kaze Chan
Sushi-san
Nicholas Aguilar
Kosho by Tabu
Arthur Stacks
Ricey & Co
Bill LaViolette
Shotgun Willies
Davis Reese
Joyland
Erin Murray
The Local Palate
Jeffrey Martin
UP Hospitality Partners
Amy Watson & Clinton Spruill
Saap Saap BBQ
Shon Sriladlao
Street Belly