Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Quarter-Finalist

David Travis

Competition cook and caterer chasing my dream. Winning would help expand my catering business and share my passion for food.

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in the Quarter-Finals

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Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 23rd of July at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Smoking on the smoker. Love a smoked brisket with my homemade Mac and Cheese.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Myron Mixon and Robert Irvin

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would expand my catering business. Money would go towards new appliances and much needed vehicle for us.

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