Lydia Shire

Lydia Shire

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef and Owner of Scampo in Boston

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Lydia Shire Biography

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts and raised by artist parents, Chef Lydia Shire's earliest memories of life in the kitchen are of peeling garlic alongside her father at the age of four. Fast forward and Shire was again in the kitchen, now cooking for her husband and three children as a young bride. Then she made her move, first with a position as 'salad girl', slicing pat and opening oysters, at the venerable Maison Robert. Then it was on to London's Cordon Bleu Cooking School, and then back to Maison Robert as a Line Cook. Three and a half years later Shire became Head Chef at this prestigious dining room, and history was in the making.

Shire made her mark in Boston's most respected restaurants: Harvest, Caf Plaza at The Copley Plaza Hotel, Parker's at the Parker House Hotel, all the while earning critical praise and coveted Four Star reviews. She opened Seasons at the Bostonian Hotel in 1982, where restaurant and chef were nationally recognized for 'excellence' and 'daring' - two descriptives that embody Shire.

In the fall of 1986, Shire was asked to open the new Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, as the Executive Chef, making her the first female Executive Chef in the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Company to open a luxury property.

The sun and glamour of California could not sway Shire from her ultimate dream of opening her own restaurant in Boston. She realized this dream in 1989 with the opening of BIBA ('Back in Boston Again'). Shire's BIBA was the cutting edge of international cuisine. A chef of vision and talent, Shire presented a bold and daring menu arranged by types of food (fish, offal, meat, starch, legumina and sweets). Boston had never seen the likes of BIBA before.

The critical acclaim poured in, and the James Beard Foundation honored Shire as "America's Best Chef - Northeast "and" Who's Who of Food & Beverage in 1991. That same year, Food & Wine Magazine reported that Shire was "One of America's Top Ten Chefs." In 1994, Shire earned the prestigious Ivy Award for up and coming trendsetters. The James Beard Foundation again acknowledged her, this time nominated as "One of America's Top Five Chefs" in 1996.

In 1994, she opened Pignoli to rave reviews, and then in 2001, Shire shocked 'proper Bostonians' as she dared to take over the city's venerable Locke-Ober. Shire restored the restaurant's opulence and grand tradition of fine American and European cuisine. Again she made history as the chef/owner at this institution which had proudly prohibited women from its dining room for ninety seven years.

An avid collector, Shire's zest for life is fueled by her love of travel, and her eye for quality. She has logged thousands of miles traveling the world, bringing to her home and restaurants additions to her collections of copper, silver, antique children's clothes, and photography.

A never-ending creative force, Shire's passion for excellence and creativity is evident in all that she does, inside and outside the restaurant. A seasoned pro at a young age, Shire's kitchen has proven a fertile training ground for some of the city's finest culinary talent. She continues her commitment to hard work and limitless creativity, expanding to Maine with the opening of Blue Sky at the Atlantic House Hotel on York Beach and, back on the home front, Scampo, located in Boston's Liberty Hotel, a national historic landmark that was once the storied Charles Street Jail.

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Lydia Shire is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lydia Shire for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lydia Shire can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vivienne Ming, Jeni Kubota and Hansy Better Barraza. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lydia Shire for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Lydia Shire to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Lydia Shire for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lydia Shire, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lydia Shire, 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.

  • Who is the agent for Lydia Shire?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lydia Shire 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 Lydia Shire 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 Lydia Shire 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.

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