Lorena Garcia

Lorena Garcia

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Chef & Restaurateur; Pioneer of Modern Latin Cuisine; Author of Two Bestselling Cookbooks; Founder of CHICA

Lorena Garcia Biography

Chef Lorena Garcia is an acclaimed Venezuelan-born chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, cookbook author, and television personality known for bringing modern Latin cuisine to a global audience. Inspired by her upbringing in Caracas, she blends traditional Latin flavors with international culinary techniques acquired while training and working in renowned kitchens across Europe and Asia. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Garcia also received an honorary doctorate in culinary arts.

Garcia rose to national prominence through television appearances on "Top Chef Masters," "America’s Next Great Restaurant," and numerous Telemundo and Univision programs. She is the author of two bestselling cookbooks and has been featured on major media outlets including CNN, "TODAY", "Good Morning America," and "The Talk."

A successful restaurateur, Garcia launched her first restaurant in Miami in 2002 and later expanded into airport dining concepts serving travelers across the United States. In 2017, she opened CHICA by Lorena Garcia at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, a celebrated showcase of Latin American cuisine that earned her recognition as the first female chef featured on the property's “Wall of Culinary Titans.” She later expanded the CHICA brand to Miami.

Beyond the kitchen, Garcia is a passionate philanthropist and founder of Big Chef, Little Chef, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating childhood obesity by helping children and families develop healthier eating habits.

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Lorena Garcia Videos

Lorena Garcia - How to Make Baked Hot Honey Chicken
Lorena Garcia - Common Threads
Lorena Garcia - FOX5 Las Vegas

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How much does it cost to book Lorena Garcia for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Lorena Garcia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lorena Garcia are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lorena Garcia, 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 Lorena Garcia speak about?

Lorena Garcia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Diversity & Inclusion, Hispanic Heritage, College, Hospitality, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Business.

Where does Lorena Garcia travel from?

Lorena Garcia generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Lorena Garcia?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lorena Garcia 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 Lorena Garcia 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 Lorena Garcia 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.


Lorena Garcia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Diversity & Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lorena Garcia for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lorena Garcia generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Aarti Sequeira and Linda Alvarado. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lorena Garcia for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/06/2026.

Lorena Garcia Videos

Lorena Garcia - How to Make Baked Hot Honey Chicken
Lorena Garcia - Common Threads
Lorena Garcia - FOX5 Las Vegas
Lorena Garcia - "The Dish"

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  • How do I book Lorena Garcia to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Lorena Garcia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lorena Garcia are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lorena Garcia, 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 Lorena Garcia speak about?

    Lorena Garcia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Diversity & Inclusion, Hispanic Heritage, College, Hospitality, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Business.
  • Where does Lorena Garcia travel from?

    Lorena Garcia generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lorena Garcia?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lorena Garcia 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 Lorena Garcia 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 Lorena Garcia 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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