Carlos Gaytán

Carlos Gaytán

Keynote Speaker: Michelin-Starred Chef & Culinary Innovator; First Mexican-Born Chef to Earn a Michelin Star; Restaurateur at Tzuco & Ha'

  • Travels From:
    Chicago, IL, USA
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Contact us for details
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:
    Celebrity Chef, Hispanic Heritage, Hospitality
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Carlos Gaytán Biography

Chef Carlos Gaytán is a Mexican-born culinary professional known for his progression from dishwasher to Michelin-starred restaurateur. Gaytán is recognized for integrating Mexican heritage with French culinary techniques, becoming the first Mexican-born chef to earn a Michelin star. He is widely regarded as an ambassador for Mexican cuisine.

Gaytán began his culinary career as a dishwasher at the Sheraton North Shore Hotel. He pursued unpaid internships at various restaurants to develop his cooking skills, where he learned classical French cuisine, including the preparation of stocks, Beurre Blanc, and truffles. Gaytán advanced to Garde Manger at the Union League Club of Chicago and later became head chef at Bistro Margot, a French restaurant in Chicago.

He opened his restaurant, "Mexique," which combined Mexican and French culinary traditions. Mexique received a Michelin star, making Gaytán the first Mexican chef to achieve this distinction. He also received the Chef of the Year award from the American Culinary Federation. Mexique was recognized by Chicago Magazine as one of the top new restaurants and received best restaurant honors. After closing Mexique, Gaytán opened "Tzuco" in Chicago, focusing on authentic and diverse Mexican cuisine. Tzuco has received critical acclaim and was named a semifinalist in the Best New Restaurant category by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

Gaytán earned another Michelin star for his restaurant "Ha'" in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, making him one of the few chefs to receive Michelin stars in two countries. He was the first chef to earn a Michelin star both inside and outside of Mexico, and Ha' retained its Michelin star in subsequent years. Gaytán has appeared as a contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef" and as a judge on cooking shows in the United States and Mexico, further establishing his presence in the culinary industry.

In collaboration with SOMOS and Patina Restaurant Group, Gaytán opened "Paseo," "Céntrico," and "Tiendita" in Downtown Disneyland, California. These restaurants showcase his interpretation of traditional Mexican recipes using modern culinary techniques. Gaytán serves as president of Bocuse d'Or Mexico and is the founder of the Culinary Institute by Southwest University, alongside chefs Mikel Alonso and Jonatan Gómez Luna. He is also the author of "Raíces," a biographical and culinary book.

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What topics does Carlos Gaytán speak about?

Carlos Gaytán is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hispanic Heritage and Hospitality.

Where does Carlos Gaytán travel from?

Carlos Gaytán generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Carlos Gaytán is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Hispanic Heritage and Hospitality. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carlos Gaytán for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Carlos Gaytán generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are José M. Hernández, Ron Duprat and Lucas Sin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carlos Gaytán for an upcoming event.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/10/2026.

  • How do I book Carlos Gaytán to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carlos Gaytán 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 Carlos Gaytán, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carlos Gaytán or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Carlos Gaytán for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carlos Gaytán, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carlos Gaytán, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Carlos Gaytán speak about?

    Carlos Gaytán is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hispanic Heritage and Hospitality.

  • Where does Carlos Gaytán travel from?

    Carlos Gaytán generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Carlos Gaytán?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carlos Gaytán 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carlos Gaytán 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 Carlos Gaytán 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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