Marcela Valladolid
Keynote Speaker: Mexican-American Chef & Culinary Media Personality; Cookbook Author; Host of "Mexican Made Easy"; Former Co-Host of The Kitchen
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Marcela Valladolid Biography
Marcela Valladolid is an American chef, cookbook author, and television personality known for her work in promoting authentic Mexican cuisine to mainstream audiences. Raised in Tijuana, Mexico, Valladolid began her culinary career at her aunt's cooking school in Baja. She graduated from the Los Angeles Culinary Institute as a certified cook and later trained as a pastry chef at the Ritz Escoffier Cooking School in Paris. Upon returning to Tijuana, she ran a catering company and taught children about the culinary arts, drawing on her family's cooking traditions.
Valladolid served as a food editor at Bon Appétit magazine, where she recognized the limited accessibility of information on authentic Mexican cooking. This realization influenced her subsequent work in food media. Her first cooking show, "Relatos con Sabor," aired on Discovery en Español and was later broadcast in the United States and Latin America, focusing on traditional Hispanic cuisines. She gained national attention as the host of the Food Network series "Mexican Made Easy," which highlighted approachable Mexican recipes using everyday ingredients.
Valladolid joined The Kitchen as a co-host, contributing food demonstrations, cooking tips, and cultural insights alongside Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian. During her tenure, the show received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative. She has also appeared on Food Network programs including "Beat Bobby Flay," "Chopped," "Guy's Grocery Games," and served as a judge on "Best Baker in America."
As a cookbook author, Valladolid has written several titles, including "Fresh Mexico: 100 Simple Recipes for True Mexican Flavor," "Mexican Made Easy," "Casa Marcela," "Fiestas at Casa Marcela," and "Cocinando on Cook Street: A Collection of Mi Familia's Recipes." She expanded her culinary brand by launching a line of MARCELA VALLADOLID food products in partnership with Safeway, with distribution in more than 1,200 stores nationwide. Valladolid's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, and she has appeared on national television programs such as The TODAY Show, The Talk, The View, and The Rachael Ray Show.
Valladolid leverages her platform to highlight Mexican culture and cuisine, drawing on her bicultural background to connect with diverse audiences. Through her cookbooks, television appearances, and public speaking, she remains a prominent voice in Mexican-American culinary culture.
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Marcela Valladolid Videos
Mexican made easy: everyday ingredients, extraordinary flavor
Fiestas: tidbits, margaritas & more
Casa Marcela: recipes and food stories of my life in the Californias
Familia: 125 Foolproof Mexican Recipes to Feed Your People
Cocinando on Cook Street: A collection of mi familia’s recipes
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How much does it cost to book Marcela Valladolid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Marcela Valladolid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marcela Valladolid are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marcela Valladolid, 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 Marcela Valladolid speak about?
Marcela Valladolid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Reality TV, Hispanic Heritage, Influential Women, Inspirational, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Hospitality and Celebrity.
Where does Marcela Valladolid travel from?
Marcela Valladolid generally travels from Chula Vista, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Marcela Valladolid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcela Valladolid 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 Marcela Valladolid for your next private or corporate function.
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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.
Marcela Valladolid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Television & Film and Reality TV. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marcela Valladolid for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Marcela Valladolid generally travels from Chula Vista, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Hall, Rocco DiSpirito and Sunny Anderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marcela Valladolid for an upcoming event.
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BOOKS
Mexican made easy: everyday ingredients, extraordinary flavor
Fiestas: tidbits, margaritas & more
Casa Marcela: recipes and food stories of my life in the Californias
Familia: 125 Foolproof Mexican Recipes to Feed Your People
Cocinando on Cook Street: A collection of mi familia’s recipes
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Marcela Valladolid News
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EXCLUSIVE: Marcela Valladolid's 'Euro-Mexican' California Cottage ...
As a chef, Marcela Valladolid is known for creating accessible and delectable Mexican dishes. So it should come as no surprise that her charming Chula Vista, ...
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Facebook's Holiday Bake-Off Features Live Demos from Curtis ...
Celebrity chefs such as Colin Cowie, Curtis Stone, Marcela Valladolid, Johnny Iuzzini and more are live-baking holiday recipes sent in by fans. The full lineup is ...
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Marcela Valladolid makes creamy pumpkin cheesecake - with squash!
Chef Marcela Valladolid ventures out of Food Network's "The Kitchen" to demonstrate her version of a delicious classic pumpkin cheesecake. Instead of using ...
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Celebrate Fall! 2 Delicious Dishes from Mexican Chef Marcela ...
Acclaimed Food Network chef Marcela Valladolid shared two quick and delicious dishes to create this fall with TODAY hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb.
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Safeway and Celebrity Chef Marcela Valladolid Are on a Mission to ...
Food Network host, top-selling cookbook author and hard-working mom Marcela Valladolid has teamed up with Safeway (NYSE: SWY) to create the Marcela ...
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How do I book Marcela Valladolid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marcela Valladolid 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 Marcela Valladolid, 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 Marcela Valladolid or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Marcela Valladolid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Marcela Valladolid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marcela Valladolid are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marcela Valladolid, 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 Marcela Valladolid speak about?
Marcela Valladolid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Reality TV, Hispanic Heritage, Influential Women, Inspirational, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Hospitality and Celebrity. -
Where does Marcela Valladolid travel from?
Marcela Valladolid generally travels from Chula Vista, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Marcela Valladolid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marcela Valladolid 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 Marcela Valladolid 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 Marcela Valladolid 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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