Ted Allen

Ted Allen

Keynote Speaker: Host, "Chopped," Contributor, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate"

Ted Allen Biography

Emmy Award winner Ted Allen is host of Food Network's primetime hit competition series "Chopped," which challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. The show was recognized in 2012 with two James Beard Awards, the Oscars of the restaurant and food-media world, winning one for best in-studio television program and the other for Ted's work as host.

Allen is also a frequent contributor to the network's show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," the ultimate guide to the country's most amazing meals, eats, and treats as told by food stars and chefs who spend their lives obsessing over food..from a barbecue sandwich worth driving over 1500 miles to cannoli so good that it completely healed a bad breakup.

Allen was a judge on the first four seasons of Bravo's "Top Chef" and Food Network's "Iron Chef America," and was the food and wine specialist on the groundbreaking Bravo series "Queer Eye." He is author of The Food You Want to Eat: 100 Smart, Simple Recipes, a collection of vibrant, all-natural dishes, and co-wrote the New York Times Best Seller Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better.

Since 1997, Allen has been a contributing editor to Esquire magazine, where he writes about food, wine, style and everything else the American man needs to know. He was a finalist for a National Magazine Award for his Esquire feature on the little-known phenomenon of male breast cancer.

He also writes for such publications as Bon Appétit and Epicurious.com. Before joining Esquire, Ted was a senior editor and restaurant critic at Chicago magazine. He is the author of In My Kitchen: 100 Recipes and Discoveries for Passionate Cooks.

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Ted Allen Videos

Interview with Ted Allen from Food Network's Chopped - YouTube
Hire Ted Allen Cooking Demonstration
Ted Allen On Legacy Of 'Queer Eye' - YouTube

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What topics does Ted Allen speak about?

Ted Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Celebrity Chef, Reality TV, Food & Beverage, College, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity, Nutrition and Lifestyle.

Where does Ted Allen travel from?

Ted Allen generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ted Allen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ted Allen 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 Ted Allen for your next private or corporate function.

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Ted Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion and Celebrity Chef. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ted Allen generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Bayless, Marcus Samuelsson and Tom Colicchio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ted Allen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

Ted Allen Videos

Interview with Ted Allen from Food Network's Chopped - YouTube
Hire Ted Allen Cooking Demonstration
Ted Allen On Legacy Of 'Queer Eye' - YouTube
Ted Allen's 5 Kitchen Must-Haves

Ted Allen News

  • How do I book Ted Allen to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ted Allen, 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 Ted Allen, 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 Ted Allen speak about?

    Ted Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Celebrity Chef, Reality TV, Food & Beverage, College, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity, Nutrition and Lifestyle.
  • Where does Ted Allen travel from?

    Ted Allen generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ted Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ted Allen 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 Ted Allen 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 Ted Allen 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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