Lidia Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich

Keynote Speaker: Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author

Lidia Bastianich Biography

Lidia Bastianich is an Italian-American celebrity chef, television host, author, and restaurateur, recognized for her expertise in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. Since 1998, Bastianich has contributed to public television cooking shows and has authored over 15 cookbooks, including notable titles such as "Lidia's Italian American Kitchen," "Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and a Bowl," and "My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food."

In 2014, Bastianich launched her fifth television series, "Lidia's Kitchen." She also owns several acclaimed Italian restaurants in the U.S. and is a partner in the internationally renowned Eataly locations across cities like New York City, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Las Vegas, Toronto, and Sao Paolo, Brazil. Additionally, she has developed a successful line of artisanal pastas and all-natural sauces under her brand, LIDIA’S.

Bastianich's television appearances have extended beyond her own series; she served as a celebrity judge on "MasterChef USA" in 2000, appeared on "Junior MasterChef Italia" in 2014 and 2015, and was a judge on "La Prova del Cuoco" in 2016 and 2017. In 2020, she was a judge on the cooking competition show "Sky, Family Food Fight." Her significant accolades include seven James Beard Awards and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host. In 2022, she received the Silver Award from APT for her 25 years of contributions to Public Television.

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What topics does Lidia Bastianich speak about?

Lidia Bastianich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Disruptive Thinking, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Inspirational, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Futurism, Relationships, Government, Economy, Literary, Celebrity, History, Food & Beverage, Television & Film and Women in Tech.

Where does Lidia Bastianich travel from?

Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich 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.


Lidia Bastianich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Disruptive Thinking and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lidia Bastianich for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lidia Bastianich 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 Calvin Trillin, Cat Cora and An Phung. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lidia Bastianich for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Lidia Bastianich Videos

Lidia Bastianich Cooks Spaghetti With Shrimp & Basil, Tours Her ...
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich: Nostalgia and Success - YouTube
Lidia Bastianich at USF [news] - YouTube

Lidia Bastianich News

  • How do I book Lidia Bastianich to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Lidia Bastianich, 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 Lidia Bastianich, 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 Lidia Bastianich speak about?

    Lidia Bastianich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Disruptive Thinking, Authors, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Inspirational, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Futurism, Relationships, Government, Economy, Literary, Celebrity, History, Food & Beverage, Television & Film and Women in Tech.
  • Where does Lidia Bastianich travel from?

    Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich 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 Lidia Bastianich 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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