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

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William Maybank

My passion blends global flavors with technical precision. I’m ready to scale my culinary vision, share my story, lead the next generation

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What is your signature dish?

My signature dish is Seafood fried rice with a steamed lobster tail. This dish consists of white rice, shrimp, yellow sweet onions and green bell peppers.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My culinary inspiration is Joshua Weissman and Delicious Ms. Brown.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the $25,000 I will finish my last two years of college and start a pop up shop with my future business Will’s Eatery and cater to the community by doing food drives and giveaways.

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