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Melissa King

Melissa King

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef; Champion of "Top Chef All-Stars" and Finalist on "Top Chef" Season 12

Melissa King Biography

Chef Melissa King is one of the most exciting young talents in America’s culinary scene. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, King trained under several Michelin-star and James Beard-recognized chefs including Dominique Crenn, Craig Stoll, and Ron Siegel. She earned national recognition placing as a finalist on Bravo's television series Top Chef.

King’s hyper-local cooking style combines the Bay Area’s best ingredients with modern techniques and Asian flavors. In 2015, King founded Co+Lab, an experimental pop-up dinner series in which she collaborates with local chefs and food artisans. She is the first chef ambassador for Whole Foods Market. She’s created two ice cream flavors with Humphry Slocombe sold exclusively within Whole Foods: Hong Kong Milk Tea and Golden Milk & Gingerbread; a 3rd flavor to launch June 2018. She was selected as Celebrity Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride 2016 and has modeled for a Levi's Strauss 2018 global Pride campaign advocating for the LGBTQ community. In Nov 2016, she was the opening guest chef of Elle Café Aoyama, a fine dining restaurant in the fashion district of Tokyo, in collaboration with Elle Magazine.

Along with being a chef, international consultant, television personality, and brand partner, King actively participates in speaking panels supporting women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, food education for youths, and entrepreneurship. She also appears at food & music festivals such as Outsidelands, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, & the Napa Valley Film Festival.

She's been recognized as "one of the best female chefs in San Francisco" and a "40 under 40: Rising Star".

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Melissa King Videos

Levi's® Pride: A Conversation with Chef Melissa King
Hidden Seaside Gems of The Sunset with Chef Melissa King
Melissa King: "Top Chef Finalist" | Talks at Google

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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 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for 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. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. 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 1.800.698.2536 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, Food & Beverage, LGBTQ, Women, Inspirational, Influential Women, Empowerment, Environment, Sustainability, Diversity, Asian Heritage, Social Justice, Women's Empowerment, Lifestyle, Green and Social Activism.

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 1.800.698.2536, 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, Food & Beverage and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa King for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. 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 Geena Rocero, Kristen Kish and Lisa Ling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa King for an upcoming event.

Melissa King Videos

Levi's® Pride: A Conversation with Chef Melissa King
Hidden Seaside Gems of The Sunset with Chef Melissa King
Melissa King: "Top Chef Finalist" | Talks at Google
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