Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
From a small kitchen to a mobile restaurant, help me bring authentic Jamaican flavor across Florida.
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Receive Text UpdatesGolden Flaky Spicy Jamaican Beef Patty My signature dish is a Spicy Jamaican Beef Patty crispy, flaky, and packed with authentic Jamaican flavor.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My Jamaican family and Caribbean heritage inspire every dish I create. They taught me that great food brings people together and keeps culture alive.
What would you do with the $25,000?If selected as Favorite Chef, I would use the prize money to expand my business into a mobile restaurant concept, allowing me to bring authentic Jamaican cuisine to more communities throughout Florida. This opportunity would help me create greater visibility for Caribbean food, grow my business, and inspire other aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.
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