2025 TALENT

Salivating yet? Get up close and personal with the talented individuals behind America’s top kitchens and gain insight into their unique stories, traditions, and techniques at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ. Don't miss your chance to indulge and connect with the best of the South's culinary scene. See who’s participating this year

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Adithya Ramakrishnan

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Amanda Kinsey

Amanda’s BarBeeQue

Ashley Carlton

Not As Famous Cookie Company

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff "MrBBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Chef Ernest Hines

Spice The Americas

Chef Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

Christopher Smith

Saints + Council

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

George Frangos

Farm Burger

John C. Metz

Marlow's Tavern & The Woodall

Kevin Belton

Mike's Amazing

Sachi Nakato Takahara

Nakato Japanese Restaurant

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff "MrBBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Chef Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

Derek Dollar

The Mill Kitchen & Bar

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Gerald Lawrence

Serena Pastificio

John C. Metz

Marlow's Tavern & The Woodall

Lorena Maseko

Khaya Hospitality

Paul Yeck

Psito Greek Restaurant

Richard Lee

STK Steakhouse

Robert Haynes

Amalfi Cucina E Mercato

Rochelle Blackmon

A Piece of Me to You

Rodney Scott

Rodney Scott's BBQ

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

Wil Drake

Hero Doughnuts & Buns

Alexandria Michelle Courtney

C3D CREAMERY🍨

Bank Bhamaraniyama

Tyde Tate Kitchen

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff "MrBBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Chef Charmain Ware-Jason & Joshua Wetshtein

Tiny Lou's

Chef Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

Chef Xavier John

Parlay Savory Saloon

David Yamaguchi

Gypsy Kitchen

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Jaime Guzman

Buena Vida Tapas

Jon Novak

Brasserie Margot

Juan Hormiga

Chichería Mexican Kitchen

Robert Butts

Auburn Angel

The Salty

The Salty

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff "MrBBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Chef Charmain Ware-Jason & Joshua Wetshtein

Tiny Lou's

Chef Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

Diego Heredia

Sweetsong Kitchen & Bar at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Georgia Peach Truck

Georgia Peach Truck

Josh Denning

Tandoori Pizza and Wing Co.

Kartisha Henry

The Wing Suite

Lauren Bolden

Pie Bar

Lis Hernandez

Arepa Mía

Mariela Biggio

Overstory Rooftop Bar at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

Mel Toledo

Foundation Social Eatery

Rochelle Blackmon

A Piece of Me to You

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

William Adamek

Marietta Proper

Wissuta Yankomut

Nom Station

Interested in Becoming 2025 Talent?

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ is where the region’s boldest food and drink talent comes together—and keeps things moving. From open flames to fast pours, we celebrate chefs, pitmasters, and beverage pros who bring energy to every plate. Ready to take the stage and stir things up?

To be considered as a restaurant/chef for AFWF 2025, please fill out the form below.

Please note, you must be an established business with a health permit and ability to submit a COI. We do not permit onsite food sales as tickets are all inclusive. Submission of this form does not guarantee participation, but we thank you for your interest!

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