Steven Raichlen

Steven Raichlen

Keynote Speaker: TV Personality & Bestselling Author of the "Barbecue Bible" Cookbook Series

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Steven Raichlen Biography

Author, journalist, lecturer, and TV host, Steven Raichlen is the man who launched the barbecue revolution. His 32 books include the international blockbusters "The Barbecue Bible," "How to Grill," the New York Times bestselling "Planet Barbecue," and "Project Smoke." In "The Brisket Chronicles," Raichlen explores how this epic meat is prepared around the world, from Texas barbecue to Jewish pastrami to Vietnamese pho. His latest book, "How to Grill Vegetables," focuses on global plant-based grilling. Raichlen’s books have won five James Beard Awards and three IACP Julia Child Awards and have been translated into 17 languages.

Raichlen hosts the popular TV shows "Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire" and "Project Smoke," "Primal Grill," and "Barbecue University" on American Public Television. His new show, "Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue®" –focused on global grilling — launched on Memorial Day, 2023. Raichlen also stars in several French-language TV shows, including "Le Maître du Grill" and "Les Incontournables du BBQ." His Italian TV show, "Steven Raichlen Grills Italy," airs on Gambero Rosso. An award-winning journalist, Raichlen writes regularly for The New York Times. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, GQ, and all the major food magazines. In 2015, he was inducted into the KCBS Barbecue Hall of Fame.

In 2021, Raichlen launched Planet Barbecue®, a line of ready to heat and eat barbecue and grilled foods. He also created the Steven Raichlen Signature lines of grilling accessories and seasonings. His latest venture is a new restaurant concept: the Star Grill by Steven Raichlen for the Windstar cruise line. Raichlen founded Barbecue University®, now held at the Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang, California, and has lectured on this history of barbecue at institutions as diverse as Harvard, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Raichlen holds a degree in French literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and studied medieval cooking in Europe on a Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship. He was also awarded a Fulbright. When not grilling, you’ll find him at the helm of his sailboat, Barbacoa. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Miami and Martha’s Vineyard.

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Steven Raichlen Videos

Steven Raichlen's Wood-Grilled Artichokes on the Kalamazoo ...
Preview: Steven Raichlen's Project Fire
Steven Raichlen's Capetown Lamb on the Gaucho Grill

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Steven Raichlen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Health, Authors, Food & Beverage and Lifestyle.

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Steven Raichlen generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Steven Raichlen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Health and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steven Raichlen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Steven Raichlen generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Bayless, Bobby Flay and Art Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steven Raichlen for an upcoming event.

Steven Raichlen Videos

Steven Raichlen's Wood-Grilled Artichokes on the Kalamazoo ...
Preview: Steven Raichlen's Project Fire
Steven Raichlen's Capetown Lamb on the Gaucho Grill
  • How do I book Steven Raichlen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Steven Raichlen 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 Steven Raichlen, 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 Steven Raichlen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Steven Raichlen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Steven Raichlen, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Steven Raichlen, 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 Steven Raichlen speak about?

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

    Steven Raichlen generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Steven Raichlen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steven Raichlen 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 Steven Raichlen 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 Steven Raichlen 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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