Andrew Zimmern
Keynote Speaker: Four-Time James Beard Award-Winning TV Personality, Chef, Writer & Social Justice Advocate
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Andrew Zimmern Biography
Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and social justice advocate. As the creator, executive producer and host of the "Bizarre Foods" franchise, "Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food," MSNBC’s "What’s Eating America," Magnolia Network’s Emmy-nominated "Family Dinner," and the Emmy-winning "The Zimmern List," he has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food. You can also find him judging "Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend" on Netflix, "The Silos Baking Competition" on HBO Max, and teaching live fire cooking on Outdoor Channel’s "Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen."
Zimmern’s first book, "The Bizarre Truth," offered a behind-the-scenes look at cultures in his favorite destinations. "Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs and Blood Sausage" gives younger fans a backstage look at his culinary adventures. A book for young adults, "Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, Wonderful Foods" is a pop culture-influenced look at fantastic and bizarre ingredients. His latest offering, a grade level reader series called "Alliance of World Explorers, Volume 1: AZ and the Lost City of Ophir" was released in February 2019 and won the Gold IPPY in Juvenile Fiction.
Zimmern hosted the three-part 2019 Conversations at Copia in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America to publicize, educate and amplify the hard conversations around social justice and food. He is an entrepreneur-in-residence at The Lewis Institute for Social Innovation at Babson College. In 2022, he was a contributor to the White House Strategic Policy for Hunger, Nutrition and Health and a contributor to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Through the James Beard Foundation and the Culinary Institute of America he funds Andrew Zimmern’s Second Chances Scholarships, which offer students faced with extreme challenges an opportunity to follow a culinary path.
Zimmern sits on the board of directors of Services for the UnderServed, EXPLR Media, Soigne Hospitality and Beans is How. He is on the advisory board of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, serves on City Harvest’s Food Council, is the International Rescue Committee’s Voice for Nutrition and was named a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme, as well as The Nature Conservancy. Zimmern is a founding member of the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture and the Independent Restaurant Coalition, fighting to save restaurants affected by Covid-19. Other charities Zimmern works with include Lovin’ Spoonfuls, ONE, Food Policy Action Committee, No Kid Hungry and Giving Kitchen. In his rare downtime, Zimmern relaxes in Minneapolis, spending time with family and his dogs Luca and Clemmie the Lagottos.
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Andrew Zimmern Speaking Topics
Stay far away from what William James called the evil of "contempt prior to investigation." Andrew Zimmern has used this motto as a bedrock of both his personal and professional life.
While most people know him as the host of his own wildly popular TV show, they might not know that he is also a survivor of drug addiction, alcoholism and homelessness. Now in his 20th year of sobriety, his inspiring and funny story is a prescription for hope that can be applied to anyone regardless of their life situation.
Zimmern grew up on the upper east side of NYC, was a daily drug user from the age of 15 and lay dying in a hospital bed at age 21 of acute alcohol poisoning. He continued to abuse drugs and booze for another 10 years before going homeless and off the grid in 1990. Drinking himself to death in a flop house hotel in January of 1992 he had a life-changing experience that saw him check into rehab, sober up and stay clean. Devoting himself to helping others, his life changed, his show Bizarre Foods is a direct result of his channeling that life choice, telling his stories through food and travel adventures.
Zimmern combines his personal and professional stories in an audio and video presentation detailing his fall and rise, his experiences in recovery and how those lessons have informed his life as a husband, adoptive father and activist for the social issues he holds dearest.
Zimmern believes that the best way to change the world is to share a meal with a stranger and his family, telling stories from the fringe as you seek to learn about the world and yourself in the global classroom of the traveler's universe.
His funny and inspiring message spans both the personal and the professional, and he gladly exemplifies the necessity for a public face to be put on the private hell of addiction.
Andrew Zimmern takes you with him for a whirlwind tour of his world travels, informing and entertaining as he connects the audience to both his "boots on the ground" experience and his philosophies of both food and life. His amazing stories cover everything from the great global food scene to how you really can change the planet one meal at a time, as he's experienced firsthand breaking bread (or other things!) with people from Syria and China to Cuba and the Kalahari desert. Inspiring, enlightening and always entertaining, Zimmern shows that the world is truly getting smaller, and that the best place to learn about it and other cultures, is at the dinner table, not in a museum.
Andrew Zimmern Videos
Andrew Zimmern's Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Foods: An Intrepid Eater's Digest
Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs, and Blood Sausage
The Bizarre Truth: Culinary Misadventures Around the Globe
The Bizarre Truth: How I Walked Out the Door Mouth First . . . and Came Back Shaking My Head
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How much does it cost to book Andrew Zimmern for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andrew Zimmern, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrew Zimmern are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew Zimmern, 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 Andrew Zimmern speak about?
Andrew Zimmern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Addiction & Recovery, Health, Food & Beverage, College, Authors and Diversity & Inclusion.
Where does Andrew Zimmern travel from?
Andrew Zimmern generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Andrew Zimmern?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrew Zimmern 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 Andrew Zimmern 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 Andrew Zimmern 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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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.
Andrew Zimmern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Television & Film and Addiction & Recovery. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andrew Zimmern for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Andrew Zimmern generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cat Cora, Chef Jeff Henderson and Danny Trejo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andrew Zimmern for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Andrew Zimmern Speaking Topics
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The Adventure of Recovery
Stay far away from what William James called the evil of "contempt prior to investigation." Andrew Zimmern has used this motto as a bedrock of both his personal and professional life.
While most people know him as the host of his own wildly popular TV show, they might not know that he is also a survivor of drug addiction, alcoholism and homelessness. Now in his 20th year of sobriety, his inspiring and funny story is a prescription for hope that can be applied to anyone regardless of their life situation.
Zimmern grew up on the upper east side of NYC, was a daily drug user from the age of 15 and lay dying in a hospital bed at age 21 of acute alcohol poisoning. He continued to abuse drugs and booze for another 10 years before going homeless and off the grid in 1990. Drinking himself to death in a flop house hotel in January of 1992 he had a life-changing experience that saw him check into rehab, sober up and stay clean. Devoting himself to helping others, his life changed, his show Bizarre Foods is a direct result of his channeling that life choice, telling his stories through food and travel adventures.
Zimmern combines his personal and professional stories in an audio and video presentation detailing his fall and rise, his experiences in recovery and how those lessons have informed his life as a husband, adoptive father and activist for the social issues he holds dearest.
Zimmern believes that the best way to change the world is to share a meal with a stranger and his family, telling stories from the fringe as you seek to learn about the world and yourself in the global classroom of the traveler's universe.
His funny and inspiring message spans both the personal and the professional, and he gladly exemplifies the necessity for a public face to be put on the private hell of addiction.
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FOOD : A Global Perspective on the State of our Food Life
Andrew Zimmern takes you with him for a whirlwind tour of his world travels, informing and entertaining as he connects the audience to both his "boots on the ground" experience and his philosophies of both food and life. His amazing stories cover everything from the great global food scene to how you really can change the planet one meal at a time, as he's experienced firsthand breaking bread (or other things!) with people from Syria and China to Cuba and the Kalahari desert. Inspiring, enlightening and always entertaining, Zimmern shows that the world is truly getting smaller, and that the best place to learn about it and other cultures, is at the dinner table, not in a museum.
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Andrew Zimmern Videos
BOOKS
Andrew Zimmern's Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Foods: An Intrepid Eater's Digest
Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs, and Blood Sausage
The Bizarre Truth: Culinary Misadventures Around the Globe
The Bizarre Truth: How I Walked Out the Door Mouth First . . . and Came Back Shaking My Head
REVIEWS
Andrew Zimmern Reviews
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Ascensa Health - Sep 29 2022
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Andrew Zimmern News
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Andrew Zimmern on the power of travel and Bizarre Foods.
Listen to this episode of The Moment with guest Andrew Zimmern: Subscribe in iTunes ? RSS feed ? Download ? Play in another tab Slate Plus members: Get ...
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Andrew Zimmern: I'm Dying To Taste A Human | TMZ.com
'Bizarre Foods' host Andrew Zimmern has tried everything from raw pig testicles to bull penis soup ... but seriously, human flesh? We got Zimmern…
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Inside Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen - WSJ
The host of the Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern' talks about knives to know, the beauty of schmaltz and why you should order the mussels ...
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How do I book Andrew Zimmern to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrew Zimmern 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 Andrew Zimmern, 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 Andrew Zimmern or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Andrew Zimmern for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andrew Zimmern, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrew Zimmern are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew Zimmern, 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 Andrew Zimmern speak about?
Andrew Zimmern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Addiction & Recovery, Health, Food & Beverage, College, Authors and Diversity & Inclusion. -
Where does Andrew Zimmern travel from?
Andrew Zimmern generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Andrew Zimmern?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrew Zimmern 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 Andrew Zimmern 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 Andrew Zimmern 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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