Cat Cora
Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef & Culinary Innovator; First Female Iron Chef on "Iron Chef America"; Restaurateur & Author
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Cat Cora Biography
Cat Cora is a chef, author, restaurateur, television personality, philanthropist, and lifestyle entrepreneur recognized for her contributions to the culinary industry. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Cora gained experience at two three-star Michelin restaurants in France, establishing a classical foundation for her career. Her professional background includes chef positions in New York under Anne Rozensweig and Larry Forgione, as well as work with Roger Vergé at Le Moulin de Mougins and Georges Blanc in France. Cora also served as executive chef at Postino in Lafayette in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cora made her television debut as co-host of Food Network's "Melting Pot" and became the first female Iron Chef on "Iron Chef America," joining Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, and Masaharu Morimoto for 10 seasons. Her cooking style blends Mediterranean cuisine with Southern influences. Cora has appeared on several television shows, including Bravo's "Around the World in 80 Plates," Fox's "My Kitchen Rules," and ABC's "Family Food Fight." She also competed in Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions on Food Network.
Cora's achievements include being named Bon Appétit Magazine's "Teacher of the Year" and serving as the magazine's executive chef. She was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame by the American Culinary Federation as the first female chef to receive this honor. Cora has opened more than 18 restaurants in the United States and internationally, focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability. Her ventures include Cat Cora's Kitchen, Cat Cora's Gourmet Market in airport locations, Ocean by Cat Cora in Singapore, and Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney World. Cora is the author of three cookbooks, a children's book, and a memoir titled "Cooking as Fast as I Can: A Chef's Story of Food, Family and Forgiveness."
Cora is active in humanitarian work, co-founding Chefs For Humanity to support emergency and humanitarian aid, nutritional education, and hunger-related initiatives. She received the President's Volunteer Service Award and the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for her volunteer service. Cora also launched a Women's Empowerment Culinary Internship Program to mentor women in the culinary arts. She has appeared on Netflix's "Next Gen Chef" series filmed at the Culinary Institute of America, contributing to culinary education and mentorship.
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Speaking fees for Cat Cora, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cat Cora are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cat Cora, 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 Cat Cora speak about?
Cat Cora is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Author, Host & Emcee, Entrepreneurship, LGBTQ, Influential Women, Inspirational, College, Non-Fiction Authors, Cancer, Hospitality, Celebrity, Government, Motivational, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition and Diversity & Inclusion.
Where does Cat Cora travel from?
Cat Cora generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Cat Cora?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora 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.
Cat Cora is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Author and Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cat Cora for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Cat Cora generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Hall, Roy Choi and Antoni Porowski. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cat Cora for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Cat Cora to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora, 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 Cat Cora or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cat Cora for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cat Cora, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cat Cora are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cat Cora, 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 Cat Cora speak about?
Cat Cora is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Author, Host & Emcee, Entrepreneurship, LGBTQ, Influential Women, Inspirational, College, Non-Fiction Authors, Cancer, Hospitality, Celebrity, Government, Motivational, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition and Diversity & Inclusion. -
Where does Cat Cora travel from?
Cat Cora generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cat Cora?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora 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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