Kelsey Barnard Clark Biography: Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Kids, TV Shows

Kelsey Barnard Clark, is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, author, and entrepreneur. She is best known for winning Season 16 of Top Chef, becoming the first chef from the American South to win the competition.

She is also known for NFL Tailgate Takedown, Alex vs America, House of Knives, and as the owner of KBC, a celebrated restaurant in Dothan, Alabama.

Kelsey Barnard Clark
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kelsey Barnard Clark
Born:	May 9, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dothan, Alabama, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Barnard
Spouse:	Deavours Clark (m. 2015)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Monroe Clark, Evelyn June Clark
Occupation:	Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality, Author, Entrepreneur
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Kelsey Barnard Clark was born on May 9, 1990, in Dothan, Alabama, United States. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnard and is of White American ethnicity. There is no verified public information regarding her siblings.

Kelsey Barnard Clark developed a passion for cooking while growing up along the Gulf Coast, catering her first wedding at just 15 years old. She later attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, after leaving college to pursue professional culinary training. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Kelsey Barnard Clark began her culinary career as a teenager, working in catering before receiving formal training at the Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, she refined her skills in New York City by working at acclaimed restaurants, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen and Dovetail under John Fraser.

She later returned to her hometown of Dothan, Alabama, where she founded Kelsey Barnard Catering and opened her restaurant, KBC.

Her breakthrough came in 2019 when she won Season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef, becoming both the first Southern chef and the fifth woman to win the competition. Since then, she has become a familiar television personality, appearing on Alex vs America, Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, Tournament of Champions, NFL Tailgate Takedown, Next Gen Chef, and House of Knives.

She is also the author of the bestselling cookbooks Southern Grit and Southern Get-Togethers, further establishing her reputation as one of America’s leading contemporary chefs.

Awards and Nominations

• Top Chef Season 16 – Winner (2019)
• Top Chef Season 16 Fan Favorite – Winner (2019)
• James Beard Award – Best Chef: South – Nominee

Social Media

• Instagram: @kelseybarnardclark
• Facebook: Kelsey Barnard Clark
• X (Twitter): @kelsey_kbc

Personal Life

Kelsey Barnard Clark, 36 years old, has been married to Deavours Clark since April 18, 2015. The couple has two children, Monroe Clark, born in 2017, and Evelyn June Clark, born in 2020.

She stands approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. Kelsey enjoys gardening, boating, interior design, hosting gatherings, and spending time with her family at their home in Alabama.

Net Worth

Kelsey Barnard Clark has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through her restaurant KBC, catering business, television appearances, cookbook sales, brand partnerships, public speaking engagements, and other culinary ventures.

Her success as a chef and television personality has made her one of the most recognizable figures in modern Southern cuisine.

Filmography

Television

• Top Chef (2018–2022)
• Alex vs America (2022)
• NFL Tailgate Takedown (2023)
• Chopped (2023)
• Wildcard Kitchen (2024)
• Next Gen Chef (2025)
• House of Knives (2025)

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