Michael Psilakis

Michael Psilakis

Keynote Speaker: Greek-American Chef, Restauranteur & Cookbook Author; Owner of MP Taverna & Kefi

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Michael Psilakis Biography

Michael Psilakis is the best-known Greek chef in America. He has been lauded for both his traditional and reinterpreted Greek menus.

In 2008 alone, Psilakis was awarded Food & Wine’s Best New Chef, and named Chef of the Year by Bon Appétit and Esquire magazines; nominated for A-List Chef by Bravo TV; and had his upscale Greek restaurant, Anthos, nominated for a James Beard Award in the category of Best New Restaurant. Anthos redefined Greek food and has had a lasting impact on the cuisine in the U.S., as well as in Greece itself. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and named a best new restaurant by The New York Times.

Psilakis now owns MP Taverna in Westchester.

In addition to running his restaurants, Psilakis was the Co-Executive Producer and Co-Star of BBC AMERICA’s original adventure cooking competition series, “No Kitchen Required,” which premiered in April 2012. Michael has also appeared many times on various Food Network shows, such as “The Ultimate Recipe Showdown” and “Iron Chef America.”

Psilakis’ top-selling cookbook, "How to Roast a Lamb," was published in October 2009. His latest cookbook, "Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way," was published in February 2017.

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Michael Psilakis Videos

Interview with Chef Michael Psilakis
Chef Michael Psilakis: Heat Up The Start of The Season with a ...
Michael Psilakis promotes "How to Roast a Lamb" on Martha ...

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Michael Psilakis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Authors.

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Michael Psilakis 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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Michael Psilakis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Psilakis for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Michael Psilakis 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 Art Smith, Adam Richman and Sara Moulton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Psilakis for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/06/2024.

Michael Psilakis Videos

Interview with Chef Michael Psilakis
Chef Michael Psilakis: Heat Up The Start of The Season with a ...
Michael Psilakis promotes "How to Roast a Lamb" on Martha ...
Chef Michael Psilakis creates healthy Greek dishes on Better TV ...
Chef Michael Psilakis from Kefi on Food(ography) - YouTube

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  • How do I book Michael Psilakis to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Michael Psilakis, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Psilakis, 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 Michael Psilakis speak about?

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

    Michael Psilakis 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 Michael Psilakis?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Psilakis 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 Michael Psilakis 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 Michael Psilakis 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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