Matthias Merges

Matthias Merges

Keynote Speaker: Owner of the restaurant Yusho in Chicago

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Matthias Merges Biography

Matthias Merges got into the industry early on, getting his first restaurant job at 14, and eventually graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. After graduation, Merges headed for Chicago, where he honed his skills at restaurants like Carlos, LaTour at the Park Hyatt, Gabriels, and The 95th. After a hugely successful stint opening Metropolitan in Salt Lake City (with wife and the restaurants architect Rachel Crowl), Merges headed back east to Charlie Trotters. Although he left the restaurant after two years, Merges returned in 1996 to run the kitchen, coordinate on cookbooks and television shows, and generally assume the Director of Operations mantle. In 2010, after over 14 years of service, Merges left Charlie Trotters to pursue his own dream: honoring American cuisine in all its diversity at a restaurant of his own at Yusho.

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Matthias Merges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef.

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Matthias Merges generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Matthias Merges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthias Merges for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthias Merges generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paul Hollywood, Kimbal Musk and Mark McEwan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthias Merges for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Matthias Merges to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Matthias Merges, 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 Matthias Merges, 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 Matthias Merges speak about?

    Matthias Merges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef.
  • Where does Matthias Merges travel from?

    Matthias Merges generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Matthias Merges?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthias Merges 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 Matthias Merges 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 Matthias Merges 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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