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Cat Cora

Cat Cora

Keynote Speaker: World-Renowned Chef, Author, Restaurateur, Contributing Editor, Television Host, Actress, Avid Philanthropist, Health and Fitness Expert & Lifestyle Entrepreneur

Cat Cora Biography

Cat Cora is a celebrated world renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. The Jackson, Mississippi native, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and went on to cook at two 3-star Michelin restaurants in France, was crowned the first female Iron Chef, and was also the first female inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame.

Cat has opened more than 18 restaurants across the United States and globally, highlighting her platform on health, wellness and sustainability. Outside of the kitchen, Cat is the President/Founder of Chefs for Humanity, a non-profit dedicated to reducing hunger worldwide, as well as Ambassador of Little Kitchen Academy, a Montessori-style culinary school for ages 3-teen.

Cat most recently won Fox Network’s competition show “The Real Dirty Dancing”, appeared on “Stars on Mars”, and is a judge on Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions”. Cat received the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama.

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Cat Cora Videos

If You Only Knew: Cat Cora - YouTube
Cat Cora Remembers Her Time As The First Female 'Iron Chef ...

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cat Cora 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 Cat Cora, 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 Cat Cora or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Cat Cora for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Cat Cora, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cat Cora are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cat Cora, 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 Cat Cora speak about?

Cat Cora is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Authors, Hosts & Emcees, Entrepreneurship, LGBTQ, Influential Women, Inspirational, Food & Beverage, College, Entertainers, Cancer, Celebrity, Government, Lifestyle, Motivational, Health, Fitness, Nutrition and Diversity.

Where does Cat Cora travel from?

Cat Cora generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Cat Cora?

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

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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 Cat Cora 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.

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Cat Cora is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Television & Film and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cat Cora for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Cat Cora generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Hall, Art Smith and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cat Cora for an upcoming event.

Cat Cora Videos

If You Only Knew: Cat Cora - YouTube
Cat Cora Remembers Her Time As The First Female 'Iron Chef ...
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