all-star talent

At MCFW, we’re all about highlighting the exceptional talent that makes our city sing. From celebrated chefs, wine connoisseurs, master mixologists, creative vendors and culinary storytellers — you’ll find no shortage of stars at the festival.

Check out our 2025 lineup, and stay tuned for 2026 participants!

  • Chris Crary, 1 Hotel Nashville

    FEAST Supper Host Chef and Featured Iron Fork Chef Competitor

  • Giovanna Orsino, Tutti da Gio

    Featured Iron Fork Chef Competitor

  • Edgar Victoria, Alebrije

    Featured Iron Fork Chef Competitor

  • Jess Lambert, etch

    Featured Iron Fork Chef Competitor

  • hal holden-bache, lockeland table

    FEAST Supper Host Chef

  • dung "junior" vo, Noko

    FEAST Supper Host Chef and featured at the Grand Tasting

  • mark waldo, waldo's chicken and beer

    Host of Waldo & Friends, a live-fire cooking experience

  • Brian Morris, Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    Featured at the Grand Tasting and hosting Demo at Food Faire

  • deb paquette, etch

    Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Jess Benefield, Two Ten Jack

    Iron Fork Guest Judge and Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Vivek Surti, Tailor

    Intimate Dinner Host

  • mark grimes, deacon's new south

    Intimate Dinner Host and Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • sean finley, high adventure company

    Intimate Dinner Host and Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • julio hernandez, maiz de la vida

    Intimate Dinner Host, featured at the Grand Tasting and Food Faire Demo

  • Kristin Beringson, Henley

    Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Hadley Long, Margot Cafe & Bar

    Intimate Dinner Host and Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Arnold Myint, International Market

    Big Gay Brunch Host, Featured at the Grand Tasting and Food Faire Panel

  • Margot McCormack, Margot Cafe & Bar

    Intimate Dinner Host and Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • John Currence, Big Bad Breakfast

    Waldo & Friends, a live-fire cooking experience

  • Andrew Dodd, Little Hats Market

    Waldo & Friends, a live-fire cooking experience

  • Anthony Deluca, Deluca's Pizzeria

    Waldo & Friends, a live-fire cooking experience

  • Pete Blohme, Panini Pete's Cafe and Market

    Waldo & Friends, a live-fire cooking experience

  • Jeffery Martin, Up Hospitality Partners

    Featured at the Grand Tasting 

  • Josh Begley, Indaco

    Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Chef Brian Riggenbach and Mikey Corona, Tio Fun and The Mockingbird

    Featured at the Grand Tasting

  • Shelby Briggs, 8th and Roast

    Featured at Food Faire Main Stage

  • Max Oden, 8th and Roast

    Featured at Food Faire Main Stage

  • Q Taylor, 8th and Roast

    Featured at Food Faire Main Stage

  • Seth Wood, 8th and Roast

    Featured at Food Faire Main Stage

  • Alfredo Bueno, 888

    Featured at the Grand Tasting

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