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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Marco Pierre White

B B: £15k- £25k The godfather of modern cooking and the first celebrity chef of the UK restaurant scene, Marco Pierre White mixes extensive knowledge and expertise with a charming and humorous on screen persona that's perfect for any event.

Mark Edwards

C C: £10k-£15k Head Chef at Nobu, Mark Edwards imparts the secrets of his success and how to run a world renowned Michelin starred kitchen.

Mark Palmer

E E: £2k-£5k As the former Marketing Director of Pret A Manger and Green & Black's organic chocolate, Mark Palmer is one of the UK’s most popular and influential business speakers.

Martyn Dawes

E E: £2k-£5k Martyn Dawes, founder of Coffee Nation and entrepreneur was always destined to do things his own way. As a keynote speaker he is inspirational and charismatic.

Megan Rossi

D D: £5k-£10k Dr Megan Rossi is a leading gut health expert, author and founder, known for making science-backed nutrition accessible and empowering people to improve their health from the inside out.

Nadiya Hussain

B B: £15k- £25k Nadiya Hussain rose to fame after winning the sixth series of The Great British Bake Off. She was one of the most loved contestants ever due to her captivating smile and inspirational winner’s speech. In 2016, she was recognised by the BBC as one of the 100 Most Influential Women.

Nigella Lawson

A A: £25k and over Author of 'How to be a Domestic Goddess' and 'How to Eat: the Pleasures & Principles of Good Food'.

Nisha Katona

C C: £10k-£15k Nisha Katona is a British-born Indian, a dedicated curry evangelist and the founder of Mowgli Street Food.

Oliver Rowe

E E: £2k-£5k BBC2's Urban Chef, Oliver Rowe is the founder of Konstam at the Prince Albert, a restaurant sourcing 80% of produce locally

Olly Smith

D D: £5k-£10k Olly Smith is a uniquely enthusiastic British TV presenter, wine expert, foodie, writer and awards host.

Oz Clarke

D D: £5k-£10k Wine expert, best selling author, star of food and drink alongside Jilly Goolden, Oz Clarke's wine tasting sessions and speeches about wine are always a hit.

Paul Hollywood

B B: £15k- £25k Paul Hollywood is the baker’s baker. Author, Great British Bake-Off presenter, TV food expert and awards host, Paul also does baking demonstrations for corporate events.

Paul Rankin

E E: £2k-£5k Paul Rankin is an award winning television Chef from Northern Ireland. A vivacious personality, Paul performs cooking demonstrations and is an experienced and popular awards host.

Peter Avis

E E: £2k-£5k Peter Avis is a multi-award-winning General Manager and customer service consultant with over 25 years’ international experience in the hospitality sector. In a career that has seen him launch high-end restaurants and some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, Peter’s rise through the hospitality industry, from dishwasher to 2009 winner of the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year, epitomizes the power of hard work and humility, along with a continued pursuit for exceptional quality and high standards.

Pixie Turner

E E: £2k-£5k A qualified nutritionist (MSc) and scientist (BSc), Pixie Turner is the founder of Plantbased Pixie, a food blog and Instagram sensation with over 120,000 followers.

Priya Lakhani

D D: £5k-£10k Priya Lakhani is an impressive, insightful and immediately-likeable entrepreneur. She speaks passionately about her business journey and demonstrates shrewd, analytical business know-how.

Ruth Watson

E E: £2k-£5k Former star of the Channel 5 TV series The Hotel Inspector, she is also a broadcaster, food writer and awards host.

Sarah Ann Macklin

D D: £5k-£10k Sarah-Ann is an award-winning AfN accredited nutritionist, celebrated podcast host, and engaging public speaker. She’s also an international model and respected health journalist, honoured as Woman of the Year by Rake magazine in 2019.

Sarah Willingham

C C: £10k-£15k Sarah Willingham is founder and CEO of Nightcap Group, the award-winning hospitality company behind The Cocktail Club, Dirty Martini, and Brighton i360. A former Dragons' Den investor and the entrepreneur who transformed Bombay Bicycle Club into the UK's largest Indian restaurant chain, she has also led international expansion for Pizza Express and Planet Hollywood.

Simon Davis

E E: £2k-£5k Country House Rescue presenter Simon Davis is an entrepreneur, restaurant and event consultant, country house specialist, journalist, publisher, keynote speaker and broadcaster.

Simon Rimmer

D D: £5k-£10k Simon Rimmer is the chef and co-presenter of Sunday Brunch, the Sunday morning show waking up the nation with a mix of chat, current affairs, guests and food.

Tim Dorsett

E E: £2k-£5k Working as the Internal Communications Manager for innocent drinks, Tim Dorsett has been at innocent for 7 years with one mission - to help people work better and go home happy.

Tom Aikens

D D: £5k-£10k Tom Aikens' culinary voyage, fuelled by a love for French cuisine, has spawned acclaimed restaurants worldwide, notably the Michelin-starred Muse, alongside his charitable endeavours to foster healthy eating and culinary education for underprivileged children.

Tom Kerridge

A A: £25k and over Tom Kerridge is the incredibly popular and loveable chef patron at the extraordinary two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, which he opened with wife Beth in 2005.

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