Michael Mina
Keynote Speaker: Chef, Restaurateur & Cookbook Author; Founder & Executive Chairman of MINA Group; James Beard Award Winner
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Michael Mina Biography
Michael Mina is an Egyptian-American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author recognized for his influence in modern American fine dining and the restaurant industry. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Mina gained national attention in San Francisco with the success of his restaurant Aqua. During his formal training, he gained hands-on experience in Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen at Aureole in New York City. Mina's career advanced when he partnered with Chef George Morrone to conceptualize and launch the seafood restaurant Aqua in San Francisco, where he served as executive chef and earned honors such as Rising Star Chef of the Year and Best Chef: California from the James Beard Foundation.
Mina's culinary and business vision led to the founding of MINA Group with partner Andre Agassi. Mina is the chef, founder, and executive chairman of MINA Group, a restaurant company with more than 30 concepts across the United States. He is the chef and creator behind concepts including Bourbon Steak, Stripsteak, Orla, International Smoke, and Estiatorio Ornos, as well as fine dining destinations that reflect both local character and global influence. Mina leads MINA Group, a hospitality brand with restaurants in cities such as San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami, and Dubai.
He has received three James Beard Awards, including Rising Star Chef, Best California Chef, and Who's Who of Food & Beverage. Mina has also earned a Michelin star at MICHAEL MINA, Gayot's Restaurateur of the Year, and Bon Appétit's Chef of the Year. He has been named to Robb Report's "50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining." Mina has appeared as a guest chef at the James Beard House, served as a judge on "Hell's Kitchen" and "Master Chef," and has cooked for three U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
Mina's culinary style emphasizes balance, boldness, and cultural storytelling, focusing on sweet, acid, spice, and fat as essential components of flavor. He is known for innovative cooking techniques, hospitality, and mentoring emerging chefs. Mina released "Michael Mina: The Cookbook," which won a James Beard Foundation Award for photography. His second cookbook, "My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots," is an IACP Award Winner for International Cookbook of the Year and explores recipes that reflect his Egyptian heritage and culinary journey.
Mina supports the development of young chefs and promotes upward mobility for staff, ensuring each restaurant concept engages in community philanthropy. He is an advocate of Ava's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization focused on pediatric cancer awareness, and MINA Group hosts the annual Ava's Kitchen Benefit to raise funds and awareness. Mina and his restaurants have been featured in national media outlets including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Food Network, The Today Show, TIME, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure, and Wine Spectator.
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Michael Mina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors.
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Michael Mina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Michael Mina 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 Tyler Florence, Chef Ryan Scott and Andrew Black. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Mina for an upcoming event.
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How Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina Built A Restaurant Empire
Michael Mina fell in love with cooking as a teenager in Washington State, and after convincing his skeptical parents that his future was in food, he enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America to perfect his craft. It was while he was a culinary student that he wound up in George Marrone?s kitchen even though George had not exactly hired him. But Michael kept showing up and George became not just Michael's boss, but collaborator and partner. Today, Michael has Michelin stars, James Beard Awards and more than 30 restaurants to his name, but he says none of this would have happened had he not cooked for George all those years ago.
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How do I book Michael Mina to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Michael Mina for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michael Mina, 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 Michael Mina, 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 Michael Mina speak about?
Michael Mina is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Michael Mina travel from?
Michael Mina 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 Michael Mina?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Mina 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 Michael Mina 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 Michael Mina 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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