Food and Drink Speakers

Food and drink are about far more than what we consume. They are about culture, creativity, innovation and the stories behind what ends up on the plate or in the glass.

If you are looking to book food and drink speakers who can deliver substance, energy and flavour, our food speakers are selected for their industry expertise, storytelling ability and professional stage presence. From acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs to food entrepreneurs, writers and hospitality leaders, they bring experience that goes far beyond the kitchen, whether you are planning a conference, awards ceremony or brand event.

Why Book Food & Drink Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced food and drink speakers gives your audience more than a demonstration. It provides insight into creativity, business strategy, sustainability and the culture of food in ways that can resonate across industries.

Our food speakers cover a wide range of topics, including culinary innovation, sustainable food production, the business of hospitality, food entrepreneurship and the intersection of food, health and wellbeing. Our chef speakers bring first hand experience from some of the most demanding environments in the industry.

Chef Speakers for Every Audience

The right chef speaker can captivate an audience with stories from the kitchen, insight into building a food brand and practical lessons in leadership, creativity and working under pressure. We work with chefs, food writers, sommeliers and hospitality leaders who bring authority and charisma to every event. If your event also explores broader business and entrepreneurship themes, you may want to explore our entrepreneur speakers.

Public Speakers on Food and Drink

If you are looking to hire a public speaker on food and drink, it is important to find someone who can bring genuine culinary authority and connect with your audience in an engaging and memorable way. Our food and drink speakers regularly present at industry events, brand activations, corporate hospitality occasions and leadership programmes. For events exploring sustainability in business, you may also be interested in our sustainability speakers.

Find the Right Food & Drink Speaker for Your Event

We take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable food and drink speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and a memorable experience.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend food and drink speakers who fit your audience, occasion and objectives.

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Aldo Zilli
E   E: £2k-£5k   One of the most flamboyant chefs in the UK, Aldo is patron of the Zilli restaurant chain and TV personality ideal for any cookery inspired event.
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Allyson Stewart-Allen
D   D: £5k-£10k   Allyson is an international marketing and strategy consultant who has enabled clients to achieve their marketing and business development strategies worldwide.
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Annabel Karmel
E   E: £2k-£5k   Annabel Karmel MBE is the UK's No.1 children's cookery author, best-selling international author, and expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies, children and families.
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Atul Kochhar
D   D: £5k-£10k   Atul Kochhar has re-invented Indian cusine. The twice michelin starred chef is the creator of world reknowned restaurant Benares.
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A   A: £25k and over   Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Cassandra Stavrou MBE founded PROPER Snacks in 2011 and grew it into the UK's first B Corp snacks company, pioneering palm oil free and Fairtrade standards whilst building a cult following across 20 countries.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   What makes El Bulli worthy of three Michelin stars? And what is it about Ferrán Adrià that makes him one of the best-regarded chefs in the world today?
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The founder of innovative enterprises SuperJam, Beer52 and Envelope Coffee, Fraser Doherty’s drive and entrepreneurial spirit have made him the successful businessperson he is today.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Fred Sirieix is the General Manager at Galvin at Windows and host on Channel 4's First Dates
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POA   POA: Contact Us   Restaurateur, businessman and TV personality, Gordon Ramsay is an internationally renowned celebrity chef.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Entertaining & witty, wine expert Graham Mitchell will take you on a fascinating and amusing journey on the perils and joys of wine.
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A   A: £25k and over   Good food and good business? Audiences should tuck their bibs in as they can expect to fill up on the ingredients for both in an evening with Heston Blumenthal, the pioneer of multisensory cooking.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   James Averdieck is the man who built and sold Gü ! A master entrepreneur who realised his dream, lost it, and has invaluable lessons to impart.
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A   A: £25k and over   James Martin is one of the most recognisable UK chefs, having formerly appeared on screens every weekend for over ten years as host of Saturday Kitchen.
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A   A: £25k and over   After deciding it was time someone stood up and challenged the big confectionary brands, star of Made in Chelsea, Jamie Laing together with Ed Williams founded Candy Kittens.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Jilly is one of Britain's top wine tasters and taught the nation everything there was to know about wine for nearly two decades on Food & Drink.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, Jim Cregan believes common sense is the key to running a business.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and branding.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Joe is the former Head of Brand at innocent who was instrumental in establishing the company as one of the most engaged and loved brands in the UK.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   John Torode is best known as the straight-talking co-presenter and judge of BBC's MasterChef
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Award winning author and founder Leanne Spencer is also a dynamic and entertaining speaker on many topics ranging from stress and burnout in the workplace, using sport and exercise to build resilience, optimising your health, fitness and wellbeing.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   From Rastafarian musician to inspirational business success story, Levi Roots and his Reggae Reggae sauce have scaled unimaginable heights since their appearance on Dragon’s Den.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Liz Earle MBE, a renowned businesswoman and media influencer, is an expert in beauty and wellbeing, known for her natural beauty range and holistic health initiatives.
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