Chef Carla Fears, the talent behind Gourmet Street Foods, brings a personal and globally inspired perspective to Atlanta’s culinary scene. Raised in Miami as a self-described “latchkey kid,” her early experiences cooking out of curiosity and necessity sparked a lifelong passion. Influenced by chefs like Julia Child and Martin Yan, she developed an appreciation for diverse cuisines and the many ways food can connect and delight.

Now based in Atlanta, Chef Carla is known for elevating street food with bold, “soul-full” creations that defy traditional labels. Drawing on her experience in kitchens like Two Urban Licks and the former 201 Courtland, she crafts inventive dishes that blend global flavors with familiar favorites. Through pop-ups, farmers markets, and local collaborations, she continues to build a reputation for food that is creative, inclusive, and uniquely her own.