Giada De Laurentiis

Giada De Laurentiis

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef & Culinary Entrepreneur; Emmy Award-Winning Food Network Star; Bestselling Cookbook Author

Giada De Laurentiis Biography

Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian-American chef, entrepreneur, writer, and Emmy Award-winning television personality known for her influence in the culinary industry. The granddaughter of film producer Dino De Laurentiis, she was raised in an environment steeped in Italian food culture, spending significant time at her grandfather's restaurant, DDL Foodshow. After earning a degree in social anthropology from UCLA, De Laurentiis trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris with the goal of becoming a pastry chef. She refined her culinary skills at the Ritz Carlton and Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills before founding her catering company, GDL Foods, which served a Hollywood clientele.

De Laurentiis began her television career after being featured in Food & Wine magazine, which led to her debut on Food Network with the show "Everyday Italian." The program earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Host. She went on to host several series, including "Giada at Home," "Giada's Weekend Getaways," "Giada in Italy," "Giada Entertains," and "Giada's Holiday Handbook," and served as a judge and mentor on "Food Network Star." De Laurentiis has hosted or co-hosted 18 television shows and appears regularly as a contributor and guest co-host on NBC's Today. Her show "Giada Entertains" received additional Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Series and Outstanding Culinary Host, establishing her as a leading figure in food television.

In addition to her television work, De Laurentiis is the author of nine New York Times bestselling cookbooks, including "Everyday Italian," "Giada's Family Dinners," "Everyday Pasta," "Eat Better, Feel Better," and "Giada's Italy." She also created the children's book series "Recipe for Adventure," which explores culinary journeys in cities around the world. De Laurentiis expanded her brand with Giadzy.com, a lifestyle and e-commerce platform offering recipes, travel guidance, entertaining ideas, and curated kitchen products.

As a restaurateur, De Laurentiis became the first female chef to open a restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip with her flagship restaurant GIADA at The Cromwell hotel. Her restaurant portfolio includes "Pronto by Giada" at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, "GDL Italian" in Baltimore, and "Luna by Giada" at Caesars Republic Scottsdale, with additional locations planned. De Laurentiis has been recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the Global 100 in Hospitality and was named godmother of Oceania Cruises' ship Vista. She has addressed challenges such as childhood bullying and sexism in the culinary industry, contributing to ongoing discussions about diversity and inclusion in hospitality.

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Giada De Laurentiis Videos

Giada De Laurentiis Makes Cheesy Farmer's Pasta | Food Network
Giada De Laurentiis Teaches Ellen Italian Words
Bobby Flay & Giada De Laurentiis | Interview | TimesTalks

How do I book Giada De Laurentiis to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Giada De Laurentiis for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Giada De Laurentiis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Giada De Laurentiis are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Giada De Laurentiis, 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 Giada De Laurentiis speak about?

Giada De Laurentiis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Influential Women, Inspirational, Non-Fiction Authors, Host & Emcee, Author, Hospitality, Celebrity, European Heritage, Italian Heritage, Health & Wellness, Bestselling Authors, Television & Film, Fitness and Family & Parenting.

Where does Giada De Laurentiis travel from?

Giada De Laurentiis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Giada De Laurentiis?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Giada De Laurentiis 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 Giada De Laurentiis 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 Giada De Laurentiis 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.


Giada De Laurentiis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Influential Women and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Giada De Laurentiis for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $100,000 - $200,000. Giada De Laurentiis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay and Rocco DiSpirito. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Giada De Laurentiis for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/05/2026.

Giada De Laurentiis Videos

Giada De Laurentiis Makes Cheesy Farmer's Pasta | Food Network
Giada De Laurentiis Teaches Ellen Italian Words
Bobby Flay & Giada De Laurentiis | Interview | TimesTalks

Giada De Laurentiis News

  • Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network

    Giada De Laurentiis shares Italian recipes on Giada at Home and serves as a Food Network Star mentor and judge. Get her recipes on Food Network.

  • How do I book Giada De Laurentiis to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Giada De Laurentiis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Giada De Laurentiis are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $100,000 - $200,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Giada De Laurentiis, 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 Giada De Laurentiis speak about?

  • Where does Giada De Laurentiis travel from?

    Giada De Laurentiis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Giada De Laurentiis?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Giada De Laurentiis 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 Giada De Laurentiis 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 Giada De Laurentiis 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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