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Martha Foose

Martha Foose

Keynote Speaker: Former Executive Chef of the Viking Cooking School & Author of "A Southerly Course"

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Martha Foose Biography

Chef Foose is the former Executive Chef of the Viking Cooking School where she oversaw the development of recipes and menus taught to over 67,000 students who attend the school annually. Chef Foose is also owner of the Mockingbird Bakery in Greenwood, an artisan bakery specializing in unique breads, pastries and gourmet cuisine

Martha Hall Foose is the James Beard Award–winning author of the bestselling cookbooks Screen Doors & Sweet Tea and A Southerly Course. The former executive chef of the Viking Cooking School, Martha was a food stylist for the movie The Help, based on the bestselling novel of the same name.

Mississippi native Martha Hall Foose began her cooking career as a pastry chef at the renowned La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. After studying at Ecole lNotre in Plaisir, France she returned to Mississippi and founded Bottletree Bakery in Oxford, Mississippi.

Marthas varied culinary career also includes a stint as a cookbook writer and editor for The Pillsbury Company in Minneapolis. After having cooked from Austin to Aspen and Burlington to Paris, Martha decided, theres no place like home and returned to the Mississippi Delta where she lives with her husband Donald and their baby Joe in Greenwood.

Martha has been on the opening team of The Alluvian hotel and Giardinas restaurant. She and her husband Donald own and operate The Mockingbird Bakery in downtown Greenwood. This artisan bakery specializes in unique breads, pastries and gourmet cuisine.

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Martha Foose Speaking Topics

Preparing the Perfect Picnic, Cooking Delicacies from the Delta, and What to Know About Southern BBQ

How to Make a Signature Southern Dessert

Bringing Homespun Flavor to Your Cookout

Quick, Simple Recipes for Southern Cuisine

How to be a Great Food Stylist

Martha Foose Videos

Greenwood | Palate to Palette
A Mississippi Palate-- St. John & Foose in the kitchen

How do I book Martha Foose to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Martha Foose or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Martha Foose for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Martha Foose, 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 Martha Foose, 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.

What topics does Martha Foose speak about?

Martha Foose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Authors, Lifestyle and Television & Film.

Where does Martha Foose travel from?

Martha Foose generally travels from Holmes County, MS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Martha Foose?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose 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.


Martha Foose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martha Foose for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Martha Foose generally travels from Holmes County, MS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alice Waters, Emeril Lagasse and Susan Spicer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martha Foose for an upcoming event.

Martha Foose Speaking Topics

  • Preparing the Perfect Picnic, Cooking Delicacies from the Delta, and What to Know About Southern BBQ

  • How to Make a Signature Southern Dessert

  • Bringing Homespun Flavor to Your Cookout

  • Quick, Simple Recipes for Southern Cuisine

  • How to be a Great Food Stylist

Martha Foose Videos

Greenwood | Palate to Palette
A Mississippi Palate-- St. John & Foose in the kitchen
  • How do I book Martha Foose to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Martha Foose or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Martha Foose for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Martha Foose, 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 Martha Foose, 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.
  • What topics does Martha Foose speak about?

    Martha Foose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Authors, Lifestyle and Television & Film.
  • Where does Martha Foose travel from?

    Martha Foose generally travels from Holmes County, MS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Martha Foose?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose 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 Martha Foose 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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