David Burtka

David Burtka

Keynote Speaker: American Actor & Chef, Husband of Neil Patrick Harris

David Burtka Biography

In 2010, David Burtka started an L.A.-based catering company called Gourmet M. D. with Molly Hanisee, a classmate from Pasadena's Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts school. In addition to his culinary arts degree from Pasadena's Le Cordon Bleu, Burtka trained under chef Mario Batali at Batali's New York restaurant Babbo and with chef and author Gina De Palma.

Burtka made his television debut in 2002 with The West Wing; Crossing Jordan and later on How I Met Your Mother. Currently, David hosts Celebrity Dish on Cooking Channel.

His Broadway debut was as Tulsa in the 2003 production of Gypsy starring Bernadette Peters. He played The Boy in the American premiere of Edward Albee's The Play About the Baby, for which he won the 2001 Clarence Derwent Award for most promising male performer. In 2004, Burtka originated the role of Matt in the musical The Opposite of Sex, and reprised the role in the work's East Coast premiere in the summer of 2006.

David has been in a committed relationship with partner Neil Patrick Harris since 2004. They have twin children born by surrogate. The twins were born on October 12th, 2010. Their son is named Gideon Scott and their daughter is named Harper Grace.

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David Burtka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Acting, Food & Beverage, Performing Arts, Authors, Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Celebrity and Comedy.

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

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David Burtka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Burtka for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Burtka 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 Antoni Porowski, Tituss Burgess and Kate McKinnon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Burtka for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book David Burtka to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Burtka, 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 David Burtka, 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 David Burtka speak about?

    David Burtka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Acting, Food & Beverage, Performing Arts, Authors, Celebrity Chef, Television & Film, Celebrity and Comedy.
  • Where does David Burtka travel from?

    David Burtka 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 David Burtka?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Burtka 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 David Burtka 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 David Burtka 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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