Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Keynote Speaker: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a British celebrity chef, television personality, journalist, food writer and "real food" campaigner, known for his back-to-basics philosophy.

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Biography

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a multi-award-winning writer and broadcaster widely known for his uncompromising commitment to seasonal, ethically produced food.

He has earned a huge following through his River Cottage TV series and books, as well as campaigns such as Hugh’s Fish Fight.

Hugh’s early smallholding experiences were shown in the Channel 4 River Cottage series and led to the publication of The River Cottage Cookbook (2001) which won the Glenfiddich Trophy and the André Simon Food Book of the Year award (and was republished in an expanded 10-year-anniversary edition in 2011). Ten more books have followed, including the acclaimed River Cottage Meat Book and the hugely successful River Cottage Veg Everyday. River Cottage Light and Easy is Hugh’s latest book.

Hugh established River Cottage HQ in Dorset in 2004, and the operation is now based at Park Farm near Axminster in Devon. A working organic smallholding, HQ is also the base for a broad range of courses and events, and home to the newly launched River Cottage Chefs’ School.

Hugh’s broadcasting has earned him a BAFTA as well as awards from Radio 4, The Observer and the Guild of Food Writers. Besides more than 20 cookery-based series, Hugh’s TV work includes hard-hitting campaigns such as Chicken Out! which helped increase the proportion of higher welfare chicken sold in the UK and, most recently, the hugely influential Fish Fight, which brought about changes in law at the European level.

Hugh also continues to work as a journalist and wrote a weekly column for The Guardian between 2006 and 2014. He is Patron of the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (FARMA), and of Switchback, a charity that helps young offenders find opportunities in the catering industry.

Hugh lives on a small farm in East Devon with his wife Marie, their four children, and assorted livestock.

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall generally travels from Devon, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Comedy and Entertainers. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall generally travels from Devon, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kelsey Nixon, Lisa Garza and Michelle Bernstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, 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 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, 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 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall speak about?

    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Comedy, Entertainers, Celebrity Chef, Home & Decor, Reality TV and Celebrity.
  • Where does Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall travel from?

    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall generally travels from Devon, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 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 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 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 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 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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