Kelsey Barnard Clark: Photos Of The Top Chef

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May 6, 2022 1:14PM EDT

Kelsey Barnard Clark is cooking up some success. The ‘Top Chef’ winner is a dynamo in the kitchen, so take a look at this culinary giant.

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Kelsey Barnard Clark

Kelsey Barnard Clark — Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Kelsey Barnard Clark wears her Southern pride loudly both in and out of the kitchen. After working for a high-end caterer as a teen (she catered her first solo wedding when she was 15), Kelsey continued her journey at the Culinary Institute of America. Afterward, she worked in savory and pastry in several Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen, and Dovetail under John Fraser. Kelsey’s signature is southern-French cuisine inspired by her family recipes, Southern charm, and classic French technique.

Kelsey is also known for winning season 16 of ‘Top Chef.’ She’s the first southerner to win the competition (and she took home the fan-favorite award, an honor voted by ‘Top Chef’ viewers.)

She lives in her home of Dothan with her husband and two children. Take a look at the culinary giant.

Pictured: Kelsey Barnard Clark is seen at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley Expo 2019.

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Kelsey Barnard Clark At BottleRock

Kelsey Barnard Clark At BottleRock — Ali Larter, left, and Kelsey Barnard Clark is seen at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley Expo 2019, in Napa, California.

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Kelsey Barnard Clark With Hodor

Kelsey Barnard Clark With Hodor — Good thing Kelsey didn’t cater the red wedding. Kristian Nairn, from left, Ali Larter, and Kelsey Barnard Clark are seen at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley Expo, in Napa, California.

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Top Chef on the Red Carpet

Top Chef on the Red Carpet — Kelsey Barnard Clark on the red carpet. She appeared at Bravo’s Top Chef and Project Runway Event in 2019.

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Face Of A Winner

Face Of A Winner — Kelsey Barnard Clark smiles as she attends Top Chef and Project Runway ‘A Night of Food and Fashion’ at Vibiana, in Los Angeles in 2019. She’s the winner of season 16.

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