- Was named after Charlie Parker.
- Brother of Annie Trotter Hinkamp.
- Parents are father, Bob Trotter (deceased), and mother, Donna Lee Trotter.
- Father of son Dylan Trotter.
- Chef/owner of "Charlie Trotter's" in Chicago, opened in 1987.
- James Beard award-winner for best restaurant.
- Attended the University of Wisconsin, studying political science.
- First culinary job, after college graduation, was with chef Norman Van Aken.
- Grew up in a Chicago suburb.
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