Carla Hall

Carla Hall

Keynote Speaker: Co-Star of "Crazy Delicious;" Host of Discovery+'s "Foodways" & the "Say Yes!" Podcast

Carla Hall Biography

Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She believes food connects us all, and she strives to communicate this through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others.

Hall spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and is currently featured on the Food Network in shows such as “BakeAway Camp” (judge), “Thanksgiving, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships” (judge), “Worst Cooks in America” and hosting "Best Baker in America". Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination.

Hall published her debut picture book, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, in November 2021 with Denene Millner Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Illustrated by Cherise Harris, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread is a heartwarming tale loosely based on Hall’s childhood growing up in Nashville, TN, that celebrates family traditions, old and new, and also includes a child-friendly Christmas cornbread recipe perfect for the holidays.

Born in Nashville, TN, Hall grew up surrounded by soul food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to work as a runway model. It was during that time, as she traveled (and ate) her way through Europe for a few years, that she truly realized her deep-rooted passion for food could be her career path. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and is an accomplished television personality and author. In addition to being featured in numerous cookbook collections including The Chew Television Series of cookbooks, Hall's other cookbooks are - Carla’s Comfort Food: Favorite Dishes from Around the World and Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You.

Hall is very active with a number of charities and not-for-profit organizations that reflect her passion for causes close to her heart. She is on the Board of Trustees for Helen Keller International, Pajama Program, GenYouth and 4H. The thread which runs through all of these things is advocating for the physical and mental wellbeing of children.

Hall lives in D.C. with her husband, Matthew Lyons.

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Carla Hall Videos

Health Equity: Closing the Gap in Black Health Disparities
Everything Chef Carla Hall Eats in a Day | Food Diaries:
Carla Hall Talks About Her Arrest

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What topics does Carla Hall speak about?

Carla Hall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Celebrity Chef, Health, Women's Health, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, Inspirational, Women, Female Leadership, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity, Lifestyle, Heart Health, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Hospitality and Entertainment.

Where does Carla Hall travel from?

Carla Hall generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Carla Hall?

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Carla Hall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Celebrity Chef and Health. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Carla Hall generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tunde Oyeneyin, Cat Cora and Elaine Welteroth. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carla Hall for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

Carla Hall Videos

Health Equity: Closing the Gap in Black Health Disparities
Everything Chef Carla Hall Eats in a Day | Food Diaries:
Carla Hall Talks About Her Arrest
What Sisterhood Means to Carla Hall and Friends
Carla Hall, Top Chef, The Chew, motivation model speaker

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  • How do I book Carla Hall to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carla Hall for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carla Hall, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carla Hall or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carla Hall for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carla Hall, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carla Hall, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carla Hall speak about?

  • Where does Carla Hall travel from?

    Carla Hall generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Carla Hall?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carla Hall for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carla Hall for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carla Hall or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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