Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Chef Quan (I) turns bold flavors into unforgettable experiences—serving passion, creativity, and consistency every single time.
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Receive Text UpdatesChef Quan’s Signature Philly Cheesesteak Egg Roll Diced sliced steak • seasoned peppers & onions • melted cheese • crispy golden shell
Who is your culinary inspiration?* survival * legacy * fatherhood * proving yourself through food * becoming remembered in San Diego
What would you do with the $25,000?I would invest in myself. Invest in my business, build my marketing brand as well. Get a food truck & go city to to.
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