Kevin Gillespie
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Chef & Southern Cuisine Innovator; Finalist & Fan Favorite on "Top Chef"; Founder of Gunshow & Red Beard Restaurants
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Kevin Gillespie Biography
Kevin Gillespie is an American chef, restaurateur, and author recognized for his appearances on Bravo's cooking competition "Top Chef," where he was a finalist and named Fan Favorite during Season 6. Gillespie distinguished himself by winning the most Quickfire and Elimination Challenges in the show's history and competed as one of the final three chefs in Napa Valley. He later returned to the franchise, participating in "Top Chef Duels" and "Top Chef All Stars LA," rejoining the competition after winning Last Chance Kitchen.
Prior to his television career, Gillespie served as head chef at Woodfire Grill, a notable Atlanta restaurant influential in the city's farm-to-table movement. After graduating with honors from the Art Institute of Atlanta, he held positions at several prominent Atlanta establishments, including Atlanta Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Two Urban Licks, and Woodfire Grill. Gillespie is known for his focus on fresh, organic, and sustainable ingredients, a defining aspect of his culinary approach. Following his television success, he opened Gunshow, a dim-sum-inspired Southern restaurant recognized by Bon Appétit, Esquire, and GQ. He also opened Revival in Decatur, Georgia, and expanded his business through Red Beard Restaurants, offering consulting services and opening Kevin Gillespie's Gamechanger at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Gillespie has been a seven-time James Beard Awards finalist, including multiple nominations for Rising Star Chef of the Year and Best Chef: Southeast. His cookbook "Fire in My Belly" received a James Beard Award, and his subsequent book, "Pure Pork Awesomeness," focused on pork recipes. Gillespie has also been nominated for Food & Wine's People's Best New Chef and was included in Forbes 30 Under 30. He received the GRACE Innovator Award from the Georgia Restaurant Association.
Gillespie has publicly discussed his experience with a rare form of renal cancer, diagnosed at age 35, and his return to the kitchen following recovery. He has shared his story to inspire others facing health challenges. Gillespie is the founder of the Defend Southern Food Foundation, an organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in Atlanta communities.
Gillespie continues to innovate in Southern cuisine. He opened Nadair in Atlanta, a restaurant inspired by his Scottish heritage and Southern roots, with a menu centered on seasonally focused wood-fired cooking. Gillespie's career is marked by a commitment to authenticity, resilience, and the preservation of Southern food traditions, establishing him as a significant figure in American cuisine.
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Kevin Gillespie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors.
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Kevin Gillespie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin Gillespie for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Kevin Gillespie generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Jose Garces and Richard Blais. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Gillespie for an upcoming event.
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Risk-taking 'Top Chef' Kevin Gillespie returns to his roots
As a veteran of "Top Chef" and the creative force behind Gunshow, his risk-taking Atlanta restaurant, Kevin Gillespie is no stranger to pressure.
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Atlanta chef Kevin Gillespie is gearing up for Gunshow, his new restaurant.
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How do I book Kevin Gillespie to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Kevin Gillespie for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kevin Gillespie, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin Gillespie are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin Gillespie, 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 Kevin Gillespie speak about?
Kevin Gillespie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Kevin Gillespie travel from?
Kevin Gillespie generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kevin Gillespie?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin Gillespie 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 Kevin Gillespie 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 Kevin Gillespie 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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