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Ainsley Harriott
Transform culinary events with Ainsley Harriott, speaker, celebrity chef and television presenter. Ainsley works with organisations to deliver entertaining cooking demonstrations and engaging presentations, bringing MBE-recognised expertise and bestselling cookbook authority to prestigious events worldwide.
Ainsley Harriott is a highly acclaimed British celebrity chef and television presenter, renowned for his hosting roles on popular shows such as Ready. Steady. Cook and Can't Cook, Won't Cook. In addition to his successful television career, Ainsley has authored 12 bestselling cookbooks and was honoured with the prestigious MBE for his remarkable contributions to broadcasting and the culinary arts. Ainsley is in high demand as a celebrity chef and host for various events.
Ainsley's journey in the culinary world began in the 1990s, when he showcased his talents as a chef, comedian, and singer. He formed the Calypso Twins and even released an album titled World Party. Ainsley's exceptional skills as a chef and presenter led to his appointment as the Head Chef at the Long Room at Lord's Cricket Ground and joining BBC Radio 5 Live as the Presenter of More Nosh, Less Dosh. Since then, he has become a familiar face on television and radio, hosting shows and making notable guest appearances. Ainsley has also ventured into acting, with a role in Red Dwarf.
Among his recent television ventures, Ainsley has delighted audiences with shows like Ainsley's Fantastic Flavours and Ainsley's Coronation Kitchen. He has also appeared as a guest chef on Lorraine, featured on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, and even participated in the popular show Strictly Come Dancing. Ainsley's cookbooks, including Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen and The Feel Good Cookbook, have received immense acclaim from both critics and fans. Additionally, he has served as the President of the Television and Radio Industries Club.
Known for his charismatic character and engaging stage presence, Ainsley is the perfect addition to any event. He effortlessly incorporates humour into his public speaking engagements and culinary demonstrations.
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To book Ainsley Harriott, email ainsley.harriott@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ainsley's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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