Pierre Thiam
Keynote Speaker: Senegalese Chef, Restaurateur & Culinary Innovator; Award-Winning Cookbook Author; Founder of Yolélé Foods & Teranga
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Pierre Thiam Biography
Pierre Thiam is a Senegalese chef, restaurateur, author, and social activist recognized for his role in introducing West African cuisine to the global fine dining scene. After studying physics and chemistry in Dakar, Thiam arrived in New York City, where he began working in a West Village restaurant. Starting as a busboy, he advanced to chef de cuisine at Boom and Two Rooms, where he developed African-inspired tasting menus.
Thiam opened his first restaurant, Yolélé, in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, offering a menu influenced by traditional West African flavors and modern culinary techniques. He later founded Pierre Thiam Group, which operates Teranga restaurants in New York City and Yolélé Foods. Teranga is a fine-casual food chain that highlights healthy, casual fare sourced directly from West African farmers. Thiam has also served as executive chef at Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria, and as signature chef at the Pullman Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. Through his group, he has collaborated with Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver on beers featuring African ingredients. Thiam has cooked for dignitaries including the King of Morocco, French President Emmanuel Macron, and former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon.
A strong advocate for African agriculture and food sustainability, Thiam has focused on fonio, an ancient West African grain. Yolélé Foods is a company centered on fonio and supports smallholder farmers in the Sahel by creating new markets for African-grown crops. Yolélé Fonio is available at major retailers such as Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon. Thiam's TEDTalk at TEDGlobal in Arusha, Tanzania, has reached a wide international audience.
Thiam is an award-winning cookbook author. His first two books, "Yolélé! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal" and "Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl," were finalists for several honors, including the Julia Child Cookbook Award, the Gourmand Award in Paris, and the James Beard Award for Best International Cookbook. He has authored four books, including "Simply West African." His fourth cookbook has been recognized by LA Times, Epicurious, Eater, and Food & Wine. Thiam has been inducted into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame.
Thiam has appeared on television programs such as Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown," CNN's "Inside Africa," and Food Network's "Iron Chef." His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, LA Times, Saveur Magazine, and Essence Magazine. Thiam serves on the board of directors for IDEO.org, SOS Sahel, the Culinary Institute of America's African Cuisines Advisory Board, and CorpsAfrica, reflecting his commitment to using food as a means for cultural pride, economic empowerment, and global change.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Pierre Thiam and other top speakers and celebrities.
Pierre Thiam Speaking Topics
Pierre Thiam Videos
How do I book Pierre Thiam to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam, 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 Pierre Thiam or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Pierre Thiam for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pierre Thiam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pierre Thiam are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pierre Thiam, 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 Pierre Thiam speak about?
Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Non-Fiction Authors, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship and Celebrity Chef.
Where does Pierre Thiam travel from?
Pierre Thiam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Pierre Thiam?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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.
Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Climate Change, Environmental Science and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pierre Thiam for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Pierre Thiam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Alice Waters and Rocco DiSpirito. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pierre Thiam for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Pierre Thiam Speaking Topics
-
Africa, climate change, sustainable agriculture, food, human rights, civil rights, race, culture
VIDEO
Pierre Thiam Videos
BOOKS
FAQS
-
How do I book Pierre Thiam to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam, 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 Pierre Thiam or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Pierre Thiam for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pierre Thiam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pierre Thiam are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pierre Thiam, 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 Pierre Thiam speak about?
Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Non-Fiction Authors, Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship and Celebrity Chef. -
Where does Pierre Thiam travel from?
Pierre Thiam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Pierre Thiam?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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.
BOOK PIERRE THIAM
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1.855.383.8805 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Pierre Thiam or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
