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Brian Malarkey

Brian Malarkey

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef, Top Chef "Cheftestant" and Judge on "The Taste"

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Brian Malarkey Biography

After being seduced all of his life by all the fresh seafood and abundant produce that the Oregon country side has to offer, Brian enrolled in Western Culinary Institutes Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Portland.

Upon completion, Brian set his sights on California, and sought the disciplines of the larger than life French chef Michael Richard at Citrus in Los Angeles. After holding several positions in Chef Richard's kitchen, Brian traveled abroad, eating his way through Europe and Northern Africa learning what food meant to different cultures.

Back in the states, Brian followed his business sense to Minneapolis where he held positions at several prominent Twin Cities establishments including the Loring Caf, and The Local before landing at The Oceanaire Seafood Room where he accepted the Sous Chef position. Brian returned to his beloved Pacific Northwest to open The Oceanaires Seattle restaurant in 2001 as Executive Sous Chef. Under the tutelage of Chef Rick Kimmes in Minneapolis and Chef Kevin Davis in Seattle, Brian blossomed into a promising young seafood talent.

In 2004 Brian relocated to beautiful Southern California to open the Oceanaire's San Diego restaurant as Executive Chef / Operating Partner finally giving his talent its due. Brian was honored by the California Restaurant Association as the 2007 Chef of the Year. The Oceanaire Seafood Room also received the Gold Medallion award for Best Seafood Restaurant-Fine Dining (2006 and 2007); Zagat Top Ten Restaurants Award (2007); Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2005, 2006 and 2007); and San Diego Magazines Readers Poll + Critics Pick Best Seafood Restaurant (2006 and 2007).

Adding to Brian's list of accolades is his participation as a contestant on Bravos Emmy-nominated reality cooking television series, "Top Chef Miami." Brian, who made it to the final four contestants, competed against 15 of the countries top chefs in a series of culinary cook-offs in which the competition was fierce and his display of culinary skill phenomenal.

While his main focus is the behind-the-scenes work that goes on in the kitchen, Brian finds time to contribute his skills to a host of local San Diego charities. Brian has donated his time, talent and food to support charitable events such as the National Kidney Foundation, It's All About the Kids, San Diego Zoo, KPBS, Huntingtons Disease Society of San Diego, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Eldercare, and many more. Brian continues to extend his culinary talents to these organizations because he is proud to be a part of the San Diego community.

The most beneficial and rewarding aspect of his work is in using his culinary prowess to help make a difference where he can. As a highlight of his career, in May 2006, Brian was asked by his alma mater, Western Culinary Institute to be the keynote speaker of the school's graduation ceremony. He was also invited to teach a class on his famous Angry Lobster for the top students of that years graduating class and was a guest at the annual President's Lunch.

Brian enjoys working outside of the restaurant and regularly teaches cooking classes at local culinary schools including Macy's School of Cooking and Great News! Cooking School. His dynamic personality and generous servings have earned him numerous fans in the classroom and beyond.

In the last two years, Brian opened five restaurants in San Diego, including Searsucker, Burlap, Gabrdine, Gingham and Herringbone. Alongside partner, James Brennan, Malarkey hopes to open a total of fifteen restaurants as part of their Fabric of Social Dining venture, which capitalizes on the dinner party experience. In addition to his career as a restaurateur, Malarkey is also the author of the cookbook, "Come Early: Stay, Late."

"The Taste," which airs on ABC, features Malarkey along with Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, and Ludo Lefebvre coaching a team of four competing pro and amateur cooks chosen from a nationwide casting call as they vie to create the best tasting dish. As these things often go, challenges are issued, elimination rounds are endured, and blind taste tests take place.

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What topics does Brian Malarkey speak about?

Brian Malarkey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef and Food & Beverage.

Who is the agent for Brian Malarkey?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Malarkey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Malarkey for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Malarkey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Brian Malarkey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef and Food & Beverage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Malarkey for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Brian Malarkey can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jose Enrique, Bobby Deen and Ben Roche. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Malarkey for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Brian Malarkey to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Malarkey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Malarkey, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Malarkey or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brian Malarkey for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brian Malarkey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Malarkey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brian Malarkey speak about?

    Brian Malarkey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef and Food & Beverage.
  • Who is the agent for Brian Malarkey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Malarkey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Malarkey for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Malarkey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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