Food and Drink Speakers
We like to consider ourselves food and drink connoisseurs here at Speakers Corner. Not only do we love to wine and dine, our hearty list of celebrity chefs, television wine experts, hospitality professionals and food and drink entrepreneurs bring the full flavour to your event.
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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.
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.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Atul Kochhar has re-invented Indian cusine. The twice michelin starred chef is the creator of world reknowned restaurant Benares.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder of PROPER snacks, the maker of internationally recognised brands Propercorn and Propercrisps, Cassandra Stavrou MBE is a hugely successful entrepreneur, with much to impart on entrepreneurship, creativity and sustainability.
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?
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.
B B: £15k- £25k Fred Sirieix is the General Manager at Galvin at Windows and host on Channel 4's First Dates
POA POA: Contact Us Restaurateur, businessman and TV personality, Gordon Ramsay is an internationally renowned celebrity chef.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k The founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, Jim Cregan believes common sense is the key to running a business.
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 marketing & branding.
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.
POA POA: Contact Us 'The Nation's PE Teacher', Joe Wicks MBE continues to lead the world of fitness and nutrition.
D D: £5k-£10k John Torode is best known as the straight-talking co-presenter and judge of BBC's MasterChef
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.
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.
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.
Food and Drink Speakers blogs
Food and drink speakers bring passion and expertise to topics like wine, cuisine, and hospitality, educating and entertaining audiences with rich stories and practical insights. Tom Surgey, a respected wine connoisseur, shares his journey and knowledge, making wine appreciation approachable and inspiring for all.
Advice & FAQs about Food and Drink Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect food and drink speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Food and drink speakers bring a mix of passion, creativity and expertise to the stage. They might explore topics such as innovation in hospitality, sustainable sourcing, or the art of building a brand through flavour and experience. Their talks are engaging, sensory and often deeply personal, celebrating what connects people through food and culture.
Yes. Many chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs can link lessons from the kitchen or hospitality industry to business and leadership themes - from teamwork and creativity to customer experience and resilience under pressure.
Our Food and drink speakers are perfect for hospitality conferences, brand activations, leadership events, or lifestyle-focused gatherings. They also bring warmth and authenticity to dinners, festivals, or client experiences where storytelling and passion are key.
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