Susan Spicer
Keynote Speaker: James Beard Award-Winning Celebrity Chef; Author of "Crescent City Cooking"; New Orleans & Louisiana Cuisine Authority
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Susan Spicer Biography
Susan Spicer began her culinary career in New Orleans as an apprentice to chef Daniel Bonnot at Louis XVI Restaurant. After a four-month stage with chef Roland Durand at Hotel Sofitel in Paris, Spicer returned to New Orleans to open the 60-seat bistro Savoir Faire in the St. Charles Hotel as chef de cuisine. She later traveled in California and Europe, then worked in the kitchen at the New Orleans Meridien Hotel’s Henri, under consultant chef Marc Haeberlin.
In 1986, Spicer opened the Bistro at Maison de Ville in Hotel Maison de Ville. After nearly four years as chef, she partnered with Regina Keever to open Bayona in a historic cottage in the French Quarter. Bayona soon received national attention and has been featured in publications including Food and Wine, Saveur, Food Arts, Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, and The New York Times.
Spicer owned and operated Spice, Inc., a specialty food market offering take-out food, cooking classes, and an artisan bakery. This venture developed into Wild Flour Breads, which she co-owns with Sandy Whann.
Spicer and three partners opened Herbsaint, a contemporary bistro-style restaurant in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. She later sold her partnership but remains a regular patron.
Spicer has served as guest chef at the James Beard House, the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, the Lanesborough in London, and on Cunard and Crystal Cruise Lines. She has appeared on local and national television, including the finale of the Bravo series "Top Chef." Spicer regularly contributes to charity events, co-chairing the New Orleans chapter of Share Our Strength’s annual Taste of the Nation and representing New Orleans at the Super Bowl hunger-relief fundraiser Taste of the NFL since its inception.
Spicer received the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southeast Region, and the Mondavi Culinary Excellence Award. Bayona has been recognized with the Ivy Award from Restaurants and Institutions, named to Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, and received top ratings from the Zagat Guide for New Orleans and Mobile Star Awards. Spicer was named one of Food and Wine’s Best New Chefs and inducted into the magazine’s Best New Chef Hall of Fame. The John Folse Culinary Institute honored her with the Lafcadio Hearn Award for long-term positive influence on Louisiana cuisine and culture. Bayona received the highest rating from Times-Picayune and has consistently ranked among the top restaurants in New Orleans.
Spicer is the author of the book "Crescent City Cooking: Unforgettable Recipes from Susan Spicer’s New Orleans," published by Knopf. The book was nominated for Best American Cookbook by the International Association of Culinary Professionals and awarded Best New Cookbook by New Orleans Magazine. It was also included in Food & Wine’s Best of the Best, a collection of top cookbooks.
Spicer opened MONDO, a casual, family-style restaurant in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, further contributing to the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.
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Susan Spicer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Spicer for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Susan Spicer generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dominique Crenn, Vivian Howard and Susan Feniger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Spicer for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Susan Spicer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Susan Spicer, 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 Susan Spicer, 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 Susan Spicer speak about?
Susan Spicer 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 Susan Spicer travel from?
Susan Spicer generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Susan Spicer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Spicer 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 Susan Spicer 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 Susan Spicer 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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