Ludo Lefebvre

Ludo Lefebvre

Keynote Speaker: French Chef & Culinary Innovator; Michelin-Starred Restaurateur; Author of "LudoBites" & "Crave"

  • Travels From:
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $30,000 - $50,000
    Virtual Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:

Ludo Lefebvre Biography

Ludo Lefebvre is a French chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality known for his influence on the Los Angeles culinary scene. Lefebvre began his culinary training at age 14 at L'Espérance in Vézelay under chef Marc Meneau, followed by positions with Pierre Gagnaire at his restaurant in Saint-Étienne, Alain Passard at L'Arpège, and Guy Martin at Le Grand Vefour. Lefebvre is a classically trained French chef with experience in all areas of the kitchen, including pastry.

After 12 years of training in France, Lefebvre moved to the United States and became executive chef at L'Orangerie in Los Angeles, earning Mobil Travel Guide Five Star Awards. He received the same recognition at Bastide, establishing his reputation for innovative French cuisine in Southern California. During Bastide's renovations, Lefebvre launched the restaurant tour "LudoBites," which contributed to the rise of the pop-up restaurant movement in Los Angeles.

Lefebvre opened Michelin-starred Trois Mec in partnership with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. Trois Mec was recognized by Esquire and GQ as one of the best new restaurants, and its Grilled Baby Corn with Black Garlic was named one of Food & Wine's best restaurant dishes. LA Weekly named Trois Mec Best New Restaurant Los Angeles and Best Restaurant in subsequent years, and Lefebvre was recognized as Best Chef. He later opened Petit Trois, a bistro concept next to Trois Mec, which was a James Beard finalist for Best New Restaurant. Lefebvre expanded his French cuisine to Denver with Chez Maggy, a French brasserie inside the Thompson Hotel.

Lefebvre has been named one of the World's 50 Greatest Chefs by Relais & Châteaux and was a James Beard Award finalist for Rising Star Chef, Best Chef West, and Best Culinary Program for hosting "Mind of a Chef." He received the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award from France. Lefebvre is the author of two cookbooks: "LudoBites: Recipes and Stories from the Pop-Up Restaurants of Ludo Lefebvre" and "Crave: The Feast of the Five Senses."

Lefebvre's television appearances include "Iron Chef America," "Top Chef Masters," "Hell's Kitchen," "Ludo Bites America" on Sundance Channel, and "The Taste" with Anthony Bourdain. He hosted Season 5 of "Mind of a Chef" and co-hosted the TBS cooking competition "Rat in the Kitchen" with Natasha Leggero. Lefebvre has contributed to community initiatives, including the Chefs ❤️ LA fundraiser, which raised funds for hospitality workers impacted by wildfires, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen and Restaurants Care.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Ludo Lefebvre and other top speakers and celebrities.

Ludo Lefebvre Videos

Modern-Day Young Chefs: Paying Your Dues Upfront | SXSW Convergence 2016

How do I book Ludo Lefebvre to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Ludo Lefebvre for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ludo Lefebvre, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ludo Lefebvre are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ludo Lefebvre, 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 Ludo Lefebvre speak about?

Ludo Lefebvre is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, Non-Fiction Authors and Television & Film.

Where does Ludo Lefebvre travel from?

Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre 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.


Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ludo Lefebvre 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 Chef Jeff Henderson, Grant Achatz and Eric Ripert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ludo Lefebvre for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

Ludo Lefebvre Videos

Modern-Day Young Chefs: Paying Your Dues Upfront | SXSW Convergence 2016
  • How do I book Ludo Lefebvre to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ludo Lefebvre, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ludo Lefebvre are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ludo Lefebvre, 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 Ludo Lefebvre speak about?

    Ludo Lefebvre is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, Non-Fiction Authors and Television & Film.
  • Where does Ludo Lefebvre travel from?

    Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre 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 Ludo Lefebvre 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.
BOOKING INFORMATION REQUEST
LUDO LEFEBVRE

We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.

Fill out the form below to or call us at 1.855.383.8805 if need immediate assistance.

Tell us about your event!

We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.


This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.