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Chef Adrienne Cheatham

Chef Adrienne Cheatham

Keynote Speaker: Chef, Founder of SundayBest & Finalist on Season 15 of "Top Chef"

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Chef Adrienne Cheatham Biography

Chef Adrienne Cheatham grew up in the kitchens and dining rooms of the restaurants her mother managed in Chicago, Illinois. She would help with busing tables, running food, washing dishes, whatever was needed, after homework was finished. At her parents’ insistence, she went to college before pursuing her culinary ambitions, attending Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida where she studied business and journalism.

While in college Cheatham catered events on campus and in the community but wanted to return to restaurants. After graduating Magna Cum Laude, she started working as a line cook at a busy seafood restaurant in Orlando. Wanting to learn all aspects of kitchens, she then worked in pastry production at the Sandestin Resort on the Gulf of Mexico before moving to New York City. In New York, Cheatham bartended at night while working for free during the day for various chefs around the city and enrolled in classes at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). Cheatham was referred to the kitchen at Le Bernardin where she started as a commis. During her eight years at the three-Michelin star restaurant, Cheatham made her way up the ranks, eventually becoming Executive Sous Chef. During that time, she also worked with Chef Eric Ripert on his television show, Avec Eric, as well as the cookbook of the same name, testing and editing recipes.

In 2014, Cheatham was a part of the planning and opening team of the restaurant’s Aldo Sohm Wine Bar and private dining restaurant, Privé.

Cheatham went on to work with Marcus Samuelsson as the Chef de Cuisine of the Marcus Samuelsson Group, opening Streetbird, where she received a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide, and Marcus’ Bermuda before being promoted to Executive Chef at Red Rooster. Cheatham also travelled extensively with Chef Marcus for demonstrations, appearances, and festivals. Cheatham curated special tasting menus, including the Black History Month menu at Red Rooster, a multi-course menu inspired by female African-American chefs in the industry. When planning the Red Rooster Cookbook, Marcus tapped Cheatham to test and edit the recipes as well as cook/style all food that was photographed for the book.

Cheatham competed on season 15 of "Top Chef," making it all the way to the finale and finishing second. She has been featured as a speaker at Cherry Bombe Magazine’s annual Jubilee festival and was the subject of a New York Times documentary series titled “Tastemakers.” Passionate about nutrition, she works with Schwan’s as part of the Chef’s Collective to develop healthy food for school lunch programs. Cheatham has appeared in Food & Wine, US Weekly, Sports Illustrated online, People, Grubstreet, Eater, AM New York, among others.

Cheatham shares a home in Harlem with her best friend and husband, Stephen Bailey. She is also the founder of SundayBest, a pop-up series held in secret locations around Harlem.

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Chef Adrienne Cheatham Videos

Chef Adrienne Cheatham Makes Creole Shrimp Toast
Picking The Right Potato For Every Recipe - The Big Guide | Epicurious
Zero Waste Kitchen - Salmon Edition with Chef Adrienne Cheatham

How do I book Chef Adrienne Cheatham to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham, 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Chef Adrienne Cheatham for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chef Adrienne Cheatham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chef Adrienne Cheatham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chef Adrienne Cheatham, 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham speak about?

Chef Adrienne Cheatham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle and Reality TV.

Where does Chef Adrienne Cheatham travel from?

Chef Adrienne Cheatham generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chef Adrienne Cheatham?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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.


Chef Adrienne Cheatham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Lifestyle. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chef Adrienne Cheatham for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chef Adrienne Cheatham generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Dale Talde and Douglass Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chef Adrienne Cheatham for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/06/2024.

Chef Adrienne Cheatham Videos

Chef Adrienne Cheatham Makes Creole Shrimp Toast
Picking The Right Potato For Every Recipe - The Big Guide | Epicurious
Zero Waste Kitchen - Salmon Edition with Chef Adrienne Cheatham
How to Make Hollandaise Three Ways with Chef Adrienne Cheatham
How to Make Crab Benedict with Chef Adrienne Cheatham
  • How do I book Chef Adrienne Cheatham to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham, 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chef Adrienne Cheatham for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chef Adrienne Cheatham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chef Adrienne Cheatham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chef Adrienne Cheatham, 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham speak about?

    Chef Adrienne Cheatham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle and Reality TV.
  • Where does Chef Adrienne Cheatham travel from?

    Chef Adrienne Cheatham generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chef Adrienne Cheatham?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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 Chef Adrienne Cheatham 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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