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Chef Richard Sandoval

Chef Richard Sandoval

Keynote Speaker: Chef, Restaurateur, Author, TV Personality

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Chef Richard Sandoval Biography

Growing up in Mexico City, Richard Sandoval would join his grandmother in the kitchen and gather around her large table with family to enjoy lively Mexican feasts prepared from scratch.

From his grandmother, he learned to respect fresh, authentic, ingredients and to create the vibrant flavors that turned family dinners into celebrated events. Meanwhile, his restaurateur father – owner of Madeiras in Acapulco and Villa Fiore also in Acapulco –imparted lessons in service and restaurant management.

Sandoval, who was once a professional tennis player and had toured the world participating in prestigious matches, had such a passion for food that he decided to enroll in the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation, he gained the attention of New Yorkers with his contemporary French restaurants, Savann and Savann Est. Soon, though, he returned to his first love – the food of his childhood and in 1997 he opened Maya, his flagship modern Mexican restaurant in New York.

During the past 15 years Sandoval’s career as a chef and restaurateur has evolved to include serving as a culinary consultant, television personality, cookbook author and brand ambassador. Richard Sandoval Restaurants (RSR) is now a leading international restaurant group with over 35 concepts spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C., as well as in Dubai, Mexico, Qatar and Serbia. Restaurant Hospitality recently named Richard Sandoval Restaurant’s as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-concept Companies.”

With the broad range of restaurants in his portfolio, Chef Sandoval combines authentic Latin ingredients with international flavors and inventive techniques, to create new and unexpected concepts and cuisines such as modern and coastal Mexican, Latin-Asian, Peruvian and Pan-Latin.

Chef Sandoval has entered into creative partnerships over the years. In 2003, he opened Pampano in New York City with world-renowned opera

star Plácido Domingo. In 2013 he partnered with Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque of Mayta restaurant in Lima to open Raymi, also in New York City.

In Washington, D.C., Sandoval partnered with noted sushi chef Kaz Okochi and restaurateur to open Masa 14, El Centro D. F., El Centro D.F. Georgetown, as well as to consult on Ambar, the city’s first Eastern European restaurant. Later this year, Sandoval is slated to open a new DC location of his award-winning restaurant and nightlife concept Toro Toro.

Sandoval also introduced Pan-Latin cuisine to Serbia with the opening of Toro Latin Gastrobar in Belgrade, which was named “Best Restaurant in Serbia” by Tripadvisor.

Sandoval has developed menus for American Airlines First Class cabin, as well as many of the world’s leading hotels. He is equally passionate about tequila and has curated one of the largest collections in North America and the Middle East and aspires to educate diners on their quality and diversity. A frequent participant at international food and wine festivals, Sandoval’s recent television appearances include competing on the fifth season of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.”

When not cooking, Sandoval is passionate about training the chefs of the future. He supports their growth on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, the Culinary Institute of America. For his work, he has been awarded Mexico’s National Toque d’Oro 2003, Bon Appétit Restaurateur of the Year 2006 and Cordon d’Or Restaurateur of the Year 2012. Last year, Market Watch named him “On Premise Player of the Year 2013.”

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

How much does it cost to book Chef Richard Sandoval for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chef Richard Sandoval, 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 Richard Sandoval are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chef Richard Sandoval, 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 Richard Sandoval speak about?

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

Where does Chef Richard Sandoval travel from?

Chef Richard Sandoval generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chef Richard Sandoval?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chef Richard Sandoval 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 Richard Sandoval 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 Richard Sandoval 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 Richard Sandoval 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 Chef Richard Sandoval for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chef Richard Sandoval generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bonnell, Keke Palmer and Phylicia Rashad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chef Richard Sandoval for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Chef Richard Sandoval to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Chef Richard Sandoval, 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 Richard Sandoval are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chef Richard Sandoval, 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 Richard Sandoval speak about?

    Chef Richard Sandoval is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef and Food & Beverage.
  • Where does Chef Richard Sandoval travel from?

    Chef Richard Sandoval generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chef Richard Sandoval?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chef Richard Sandoval 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 Richard Sandoval 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 Richard Sandoval 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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