Jeffrey Saad

Jeffrey Saad

Keynote Speaker: Chef, Restaurateur & Runner-up on "The Next Food Network Star"

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Jeffrey Saad Biography

Jeffrey Saad was runner-up on season five of The Next Food Network Star, where he won viewers over with his easygoing personality and "cooking without borders" style, which uses flavorful and often unexpected ingredients to achieve simple, delicious dishes in no time. Since the show, Jeffrey has spent time cultivating his global cooking style by creating unique and flavor-filled recipes. Jeffrey's easy-to-follow style reflects the attitude of many of today's home cooks, who want to provide diverse, tasty, and nutritious meals to their families yet demand simple recipes, affordable and easily available ingredients and a no-fuss approach.

Food Network gave him the opportunity to host his own web series called Spice Smuggler following The Next Food Network Star, then he went on to host the show United Tastes of America on the Cooking Channel. He has also appeared on Chopped All-Stars, Grill It! with Bobby Flay, The Rachael Ray Show, Iron Chef America Countdown and ABC World News Now.

Jeffrey released his first cookbook titled Jeffrey Saad's Global Kitchen: Recipes Without Borders and opened his own restaurant, La Ventura, in California in 2013.

Jeffrey began his food career working in a Chicago diner at the age of 13. He decided at that moment that he would open restaurants and food would be his life. Jeffrey was formally trained as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York as well as the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, California. Jeffrey also opened three locations of his Sweet Heat Mexican restaurants in San Francisco and became a partner in Pasta Pomodoro Italian restaurants, which currently has more than 30 locations throughout California.

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Jeffrey Saad Videos

Talking Chili Toppings With Chef Jeffrey Saad
Cooking Quick With Jeffrey Saad
Dessert Hummus with Jeffrey Saad

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How much does it cost to book Jeffrey Saad for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jeffrey Saad, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeffrey Saad, 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 Jeffrey Saad speak about?

Jeffrey Saad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity, Food & Beverage, Reality TV and Lifestyle.

Where does Jeffrey Saad travel from?

Jeffrey Saad generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jeffrey Saad?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeffrey Saad 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 Jeffrey Saad 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 Jeffrey Saad 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?

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Jeffrey Saad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Authors and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeffrey Saad for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jeffrey Saad generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Aarti Sequeira and Michelle Bernstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeffrey Saad for an upcoming event.

Jeffrey Saad Videos

Talking Chili Toppings With Chef Jeffrey Saad
Cooking Quick With Jeffrey Saad
Dessert Hummus with Jeffrey Saad

Jeffrey Saad News

  • Jeffrey Saad Launches Cooking Channel Show, May Open S.F. Restaurant Next Year

    Jeffrey Saad, who once owned three locations of Sweet Heat restaurants in S.F., is starring in the new Cooking Channel series The United Tastes of America, premiering this evening at 6:30 PT. Eater spoke with Saad about the show, about his return to San Francisco and his role as consulting chef for The Grove restaurants, and about his plans to open his own restaurant here, possibly by next spring.

  • Lebanese-American Saad puts global spin on familiar dishes

    American chef Jeffrey Saad likes to play with flavors from around the world and to liven up soups, sandwiches and everyday food with Asian and Middle Eastern spices and sauces.

  • Jeffrey Saad Back on Food Network

    The favored contender (yet narrow loser) of The Next Food Network Star's fifth season is back on television after all. Jeffrey Saad has a new video series online at Food Network's website, and he looks poised to break into food TV after all.

  • How do I book Jeffrey Saad to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jeffrey Saad, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeffrey Saad, 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 Jeffrey Saad speak about?

    Jeffrey Saad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Celebrity, Food & Beverage, Reality TV and Lifestyle.
  • Where does Jeffrey Saad travel from?

    Jeffrey Saad generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jeffrey Saad?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeffrey Saad 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 Jeffrey Saad 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 Jeffrey Saad 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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