Carlos Fernandez

Age: 36
Hometown: Hoboken, N.J; Currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Profession: Co-owner and executive chef of Hi-Life Café in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Education: Self-Taught
Signature Dish: Pan-seared salmon filet with roasted red bliss potatoes and sautéed spinach

  

Carlos is a handsome and zealous Cuban with a flair for cooking and a passion for life. He is completely self-taught with ten years of culinary experience and his own restaurant, Hi-Life Café, where he serves as both co-owner and executive chef alongside his boyfriend of 12 years. He says everybody loves his lively and "cheery" personality in the kitchen, but when it comes to his craft, he refuses to be second to anyone. He credits Julia Child as one of the chefs he most admires for her practical, flavorful and fun approach to cooking.

Carlos brings good looks, a Latin flair, and an undeniable energy to the competition and he is ready to take on any challenge that comes his way.