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.

Stay tuned for more exciting lineup announcements, coming soon!

Interested in being featured at MCFW? Reach out!

a sampling of who you’ll see at mcfw!

  • 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

  • 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, the signature lodge

    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 2

    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 

  • Travis Tanner, Bourbon Steak

    Intimate Dinner Host

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