Quick Info
| Profession | Chef, television personality, author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Carla Hall
Carla Hall confirmed she was no longer a judge on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, ahead of its season 12. She first announced the departure on Instagram in August 2026, calling it the end of an era for her.
The USO named Carla Hall as its newest Global Ambassador, recognising her long support for military families. Her role focuses on bringing culinary connection and morale-boosting activities to service members around the world. She has previously toured with the USO in locations including Italy and Spain.
Her cookbook Carla Bakes was released, featuring more than 80 sweet and savory recipes. It is one of her major projects of 2026.
Fox renewed Next Level Baker for a second and third season, and Carla Hall is among its judges. The second season is set to premiere on 19/11/2026.
Carla Hall announced a new Southern fried chicken restaurant, Bumblebirds, in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. It is her first restaurant since Southern Kitchen in Brooklyn closed in 2017.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Carla Hall is an American chef, television host, cookbook author, and former runway model. She rose to public attention through Bravo's Top Chef and later co-hosted ABC's The Chew for seven years. In 2026 she was named a USO Global Ambassador. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Howard University | Degree in accounting |
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| L'Academie de Cuisine | Culinary training in Maryland |
Personal Life
| Residence | Washington, D.C. area |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Philosophy | Always cook with love |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Matthew Lyons (married 2006) |
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| Stepchild | Noah |
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| Siblings | Kimberly Hall (younger sister) |
Career
| Early Career | Worked as an accountant for a period, then as a runway model in Europe |
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| Culinary Career | Sous chef at Henley Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.; executive chef at State Plaza Hotel and The Washington Club; later headed Alchemy by Carla Hall |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her Top Chef runs earned her popularity for her warm personality rather than a win | |
| 2. Her children's picture book Carla and the Christmas Cornbread is loosely based on her childhood in Nashville | |
| 3. She taught classes at her alma mater, L'Academie de Cuisine | |
| 4. Her Next Level Baker role came alongside Gordon Ramsay and Candace Nelson as a co-mentor in a holiday event series |
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