Melissa King
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Chef & Culinary Innovator; Winner of Bravo's "Top Chef: All Stars L.A."; Author of "Cook Like a King"
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Melissa King Biography
Chef Melissa King is an award-winning chef, author, curator, and television personality recognized for her expertise in modern California cuisine and Asian flavors. King is the author of the James Beard Award–winning cookbook "Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen" and the memoir "The Girl Who Became King." She won Bravo's "Top Chef: All Stars L.A.," was voted Fan Favorite, and holds the record for the most challenge wins in the show's history.
With more than 15 years in the culinary industry, King has led several Michelin-starred kitchens in San Francisco, including Campton Place, Luce, and The Ritz Carlton Dining Room, working alongside chefs such as Dominique Crenn and Ron Siegel. She graduated at the top of her class from culinary school and is a certified sommelier. King has been recognized by FSR Magazine's 40 Under 40: Rising Star and has cooked for public figures including Oprah Winfrey and Al Gore. She curated the menu for the Met Gala in collaboration with Anna Wintour.
King gained national recognition after placing fourth as a finalist on Season 12 of Bravo's "Top Chef." She returned for Season 17, the show's second all-stars season, where she was announced the winner and received the $250,000 grand prize. She donated her Top Chef Fan Favorite prize to organizations supporting Asian Americans and the LGBTQIA community. King has also served as a judge on "Top Chef" and "Top Chef Amateurs."
Her career extends beyond the kitchen into television, fashion, and culture. King hosted "Tasting Wild" for National Geographic, curated the Met Gala menu, and has been featured in global campaigns for Levi's and GAP. She appears as a judge on culinary programs including "America's Test Kitchen" and Pamela Anderson's "Cooking with Love." King has also appeared in HBO Max's "Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together Special," celebrating AAPI culture and introducing a new Korean American puppet named Ji Young.
King is committed to cultural inclusivity, media representation, environmental sustainability, and social justice, collaborating with organizations such as Stop AAPI Hate, The Trevor Project, and World Central Kitchen. She has performed at food and music festivals including Coachella, Outside Lands, and BottleRock, and has spoken for groups such as Google, Facebook, Chase, and Capital One. Known for her modern California Chinese cuisine, King is a leading voice in culinary innovation, cultural storytelling, and advocacy.
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Melissa King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, LGBTQ, Women, Inspirational, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Environment, Sustainability, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Women's Empowerment.
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Melissa King generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa King 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 Melissa King for your next private or corporate function.
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Melissa King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and LGBTQ. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Melissa King generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Munroe Bergdorf, Jodie Patterson and Geena Rocero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa King for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Melissa King to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa King 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 Melissa King, 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 Melissa King or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Melissa King for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa King, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa King, 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 Melissa King speak about?
Melissa King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, LGBTQ, Women, Inspirational, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Environment, Sustainability, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Women's Empowerment. -
Where does Melissa King travel from?
Melissa King generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Melissa King?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa King 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 Melissa King 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 Melissa King 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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