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Top 10 Chef Speakers

Food has a way of bringing people together—and when you add the energy and charisma of a celebrity chef, you create an unforgettable event experience. Beyond the kitchen, today’s celebrity chefs are storytellers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and motivators who inspire audiences with lessons on leadership, creativity, resilience, and passion.

Our Celebrity Chef keynote speakers combine world-class culinary expertise with engaging stage presence. They offer more than just keynotes—they create fun, interactive experiences that bring your audience into the action. From live cooking demos and tastings to behind-the-scenes stories of building restaurants and brands, these speakers make events memorable, energizing, and delicious.

Why Book a Celebrity Chef Speaker?

  • Inspire with Powerful Stories – Hear about the grit, creativity, and innovation that built their careers.

  • Deliver Memorable Experiences – Add excitement with live demos, tastings, or audience participation.

  • Connect Through Food & Culture – Explore how cuisine brings people together across backgrounds.

  • Learn Business & Leadership Lessons – Discover insights on branding, entrepreneurship, and teamwork from culinary leaders.

  • Create Buzz Around Your Event – A celebrity chef speaker ensures your event is both high-impact and highly memorable.

Whether your audience is corporate leaders, association members, or clients, a celebrity chef keynote blends inspiration with entertainment, leaving attendees talking about your event long after it ends.

Book a Celebrity Chef Speaker Today
Turn your next event into a feast for the senses. Contact us now to book a celebrity chef keynote speaker who will inspire your audience and create a fun, interactive experience they’ll never forget.

Curtis Aikens

Curtis Aikens

  • Food Network Chef
  • Literacy Advocate
  • Food Consultant
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Elizabeth Blau, speaker

Elizabeth Blau

  • Founder & CEO, Blau & Associates
  • Investor on CNBC’s Restaurant Startup
  • James Beard Award Nominee
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Nevada

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GiGi Butler Speaker

Gigi Butler

  • Founder & Culinary Creator of Gigi’s Cupcakes, as seen on Undercover Boss

  • Author of: “The Secret Ingredient: Recipes for Success In Business and Life”
In Person-Fee:

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Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Giada DeLaurentiis, Chef

Giada De Laurentiis

  • Renowned Chef and Restaurateur
  • Multiple Emmy Award-Winning TV Personality
  • Nine-Time New York Times Best-Selling Author
  • Entrepreneur and Founder, Giadzy.com
In Person-Fee:

Over $200,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Bobby Flay, Chef Speaker

Bobby Flay

  • James Beard Award-Winning Chef
  • Emmy Award-Winning Host of Countless Food Network Programs
  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 15 Cookbooks
  • Entrepreneur and Serial Restaurateur
In Person-Fee:

Over $200,000

Virtual Fee:

Please Inquire

Travels From

Nevada

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Gale Gand, Women's Issues Speaker

Gale Gand

  • Nationally Acclaimed Pastry Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Illinois

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Wesley Hamilton, keynote speaker

Wesley Hamilton

  • Executive Director of Disabled But Not Really
  • Motivational Speaker, Featured on Queer Eye
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Missouri

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Cheff Jeff, Celebrity Chef

Jeff Henderson

  • Inspiring Celebrity Chef, Star of "Flip My Food with Chef Jeff"
  • Author of If You Can See It, You Can Be It
  • Found his passion for cooking while in prison for drug charges and it quickly turned his life around
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Nevada

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Thomas Keller, speaker

Thomas Keller

  • Award-Winning Chef & Entrepreneur
In Person-Fee:

$100,000 - $200,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Nick Stellino, Health & Wellness Speaker

Nick Stellino

  • Celebrity Chef
In Person-Fee:

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Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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