Carla Hall is an American journalist best known for playing Contestant in Top Chef: New York.
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Best Known For:The television show Top Chef: New York
Breakthrough:Appeared on Top Chef: New York in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Carla Hall
- Full Name: Carla Hall
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television show Top Chef: New York
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1964
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Matthew Lyons
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
Carla Hall Age
Carla Hall is about 62 years old as of 2026. Carla Hall was born in 1964.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Howard University and L’Academie de Cuisine.
- Howard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration
- Field of Study: Accounting
- Period: 1986
- L’Academie de Cuisine
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
Career & Work
Carla Hall's career includes business leadership roles with ABC and Alchemy Caterers.
Organization: ABC
Role: Co-host, The Chew
Period: 2011–2018
Organization: Alchemy Caterers
Role: Founder
Period: 2001
Details: Established a catering business in Maryland.
Organization: Price Waterhouse
Role: Accountant
Rise to Fame
Carla Hall rose to prominence for her role on the television show Top Chef: New York.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Top Chef: New York, The Chew, and Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You.
Television
- TV Show: Top Chef: New York (Contestant, 2008)
- TV Show: The Chew (Co-host, 2011-2018)
- TV Show: Top Chef: All-Stars (Contestant)
Books
- Book: Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You (Author, 2012)
- Book: Carla’s Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World (Author, 2014)
- Book: Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration (Author, 2018)
- Book: Carla Hall Bakes: Sweet & Savory, From My Heart to Your Kitchen (Author, 2026)
- Work: Please Underestimate Me (Performer, 2026)
Carla Hall Family & Relationships
Carla Hall is married to Matthew Lyons. She has 1 sibling, Kimberly Hall.
- Siblings:
- Kimberly Hall
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carla Hall
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: May 12
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: Kimberly Hall
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Matthew Lyons
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://carlahall.com/
